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Centennial Parklands

Parks and Gardens

Centennial Parklands

Located moments from the CBD and easily accessible by car or public transport, Centennial Parklands is a must-see location in Sydney. Made up of three major urban parks covering 360 hectares, the Parklands are aesthetically beautiful as well as historically significant, housing Australia’s Federation Monument, The Federation Pavilion. Free to visit, the Parklands are home to over 15,000 trees, Australian wildlife, ponds, flowers beds, statues, as well as offering a selection of cafes and restaurants. When visiting the Parklands do as the locals do – take a walk, hire a bike, enjoy a round of golf, go horse-riding, or enjoy a picnic in the vast and beautifully maintained open green spaces.

Centennial Park NSW

0.0 km away

The Ian Potter Children's WILD PLAY Garden

Parks and Gardens

The Ian Potter Children's Wild Play Garden

The Ian Potter Children's Wild Play Garden Is perfect for kids of all ages and abilities to run, jump, play, learn and discover the wild side of nature play. The Ian Potter Children's Wild Play Garden is all about discovering the wild side of life. Kids of all ages and abilities can run, jump, play and learn in a dramatic landscape. They might get lost in the wonder of nature with dry creek beds, an artesian water play area, a bamboo forest, banksia tunnels, turtle mounds and Centennial Park's first treehouse. Sitting within a busy part of the city, the garden is the perfect spot for children to reconnect with nature when many don't always have access to nature and the outdoors. Rather than a 'playground' where a structure is placed onto a space to engage children in physical movement, the Wild Play Garden is a 'play space' or a 'play ecosystem' by design. It incorporates elements from the natural environment in a way that encourages kids to test their boundaries. express themselves, practice critical thinking and engage with nature. Not just for the kids, families can now enjoy for birthday parties, BBQs or for playdates.

Centennial Park NSW

0.0 km away

Live stand-up comedy performance at Comedy Store in Sydney. — Image credit: Sydney Comedy Festival

Entertainment Venues

Comedy Store

Located in the heart of Moore Park, The Comedy Store is Sydney's premier destination for live stand-up comedy and one of Australia's most iconic comedy venues. Hosting performances from the biggest names in Australian and international comedy alongside the country's best emerging talent, The Comedy Store delivers unforgettable nights of laughter year-round. Visitors can experience a diverse program of headline performances, touring comedians, showcase events and special comedy experiences in an intimate venue designed specifically for live comedy. Whether you're planning a night out with friends, looking for a unique date night, or seeking a memorable Sydney entertainment experience, The Comedy Store offers world-class comedy just minutes from the CBD. As the home of comedy in Sydney, The Comedy Store has been making audiences laugh for decades and remains a must-visit destination for comedy lovers visiting the city.

Moore Park NSW

0.3 km away

Pixel Games

Amusement and Theme Parks

Pixel Games

Pixel Games is an exciting interactive floor game with unique game modes, testing speed, memory and agility. Players can choose from a variety of game types and play solo or multiplayer for the ultimate experience! Pixel is self-service and is walk-in only. In the same space, you can immerse yourself in a new world of excitement and adventure with Virtual Reality, their state-of-the-art VR arena in the heart of the Entertainment Quarter. Feel the adrenaline as you explore futuristic worlds, team up with friends, or face off against them for the win. Virtual Reality delivers fully immersive games including Zombies, Battle Royale, Team Deathmatch, Archery and Kitchen Panic! Their system uses tetherless headsets and controllers so you can walk around freely in both the real and virtual world. The 10m x 10m arena can hold up to 6 people each session.

Moore Park NSW

0.3 km away

Children enjoying Lizard Log playground at Wester Sydney Parklands

Parks and Gardens

Greater Sydney Parklands

The iconic parks that form the parklands estate are, from west to east: Fernhill Estate Western Sydney Parklands Parramatta Park (including Wistaria Gardens) Callan Park Centennial Parklands (Centennial, Moore and Queens parks) Each park hosts unique events or activities and are enjoyed by millions of people each year. From festivals, to nature-based activities and sporting events, there is always something for everyone to enjoy.

Centennial Park NSW

0.3 km away

Centennial Equestrian

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Centennial Equestrian

The Hidden Equestrian Experience: Exploring Centennial Parklands on horseback. Centennial Parklands stands out as a haven of tranquillity and natural beauty, nestled in the heart of Sydney. Amidst the bustling city life, this sprawling park offers a unique opportunity to experience the serene charm of horse riding. It's not just a ride; it's an equestrian adventure waiting to be discovered. Centennial Equestrian is committed to teaching all ages and levels of riders from beginners to advanced. They offer Private and Group lessons, Showjumping lessons and Horsemanship Programs, with world-class instructors boasting international experience. Their staff have spent their lives in the horse industry and competition world and love being able to pass on their knowledge and skills to their clients.

Moore Park NSW

0.4 km away

Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre — Image credit: Centennial Parklands

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre

Officially opened to the public in 1998, the Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre site has enjoyed heritage restoration and new stables added over the years, including a main covered arena that unites history and horse riding tradition. Nine commercial businesses operate within the Centre, as well as up to 135 privately leased stables catering to almost 200 horses in total. There are two riding schools, an on-site equine veterinarian, two livery providers and a farrier service. Equine facilities include three arenas (including two roofed arenas), a covered lunge yard, stables (both inside pavilions and outdoors), wash bay facilities, sand rolls and on-site float parking.

Moore Park NSW

0.4 km away

Archie Brothers Entertainment Quarter

Amusement and Theme Parks

Archie Brothers Entertainment Quarter

They are your local arcade, but not how you remember it. Prepare to be dazzled and delighted by a spectacle for (all) the ages! Archie Brothers is a prize for your eyes, a kaleidoscopic circus of cocktails and arcade games – bringing new fun to old classics! From classic arcade games to childhood favourites and raucous redemption games, everyone's a winner at Archie Brothers.

Moore Park NSW

0.4 km away

Hyper Karting — Image credit: Hyper Karting

Amusement and Theme Parks

Hyper Karting

Hyper Karting delivers high-octane, futuristic entertainment in the heart of Sydney! Explore a racetrack that's built for speed and excitement, where you can unleash your inner racer and push boundaries on high-performance go-karts. Not to mention dozens of arcade machines for you to enjoy while you wait for your next race. With cutting-edge electric karts, this track changes its layout twice weekly, keeping every race fresh and exciting. There's something for everyone at Hyper Karting with a Mini track (ages 3-6), Junior track (ages 7-9), Intermediate track (ages 10-14), and Main track (ages 15+). Located on Level 5 of The Entertainment Quarter car park, travelling to Hyper Karting is a breeze with easily accessible public transport options, including light rail or bus. Plus, there is always plenty of parking available in the rest of the car park.

Moore Park NSW

0.4 km away

Strike Bowling Entertainment Quarter

Amusement and Theme Parks

Strike Bowling Entertainment Quarter

Located in Moore Park's Entertainment Quarter, Strike isn't your ordinary bowling alley. They've got your tastebuds sorted with their fully decked out bar plus delicious food offerings courtesy of their pop-up mates at Rando Sandos. With eight bowling lanes, a million-dollar laser tag arena and private karaoke rooms, Strike Entertainment Quarter has all your fun sorted.

Moore Park NSW

0.4 km away

The Comedy Store — Image credit: The Comedy Store

Entertainment Venues

The Comedy Store

The Comedy Store is one of Australia's premier stand up comedy clubs. Australia's home of comedy since 1981, presenting world class comedy every week. A night at The Comedy Store is a traditional authentic comedy club experience like no other. Two hard hitting hours of hilarity with a rotating line up of Australia's and the world's best comedians, all delivered by an expert host. Shows run every Thursday to Saturday from 8:30pm. All performances at The Sydney Comedy Store may contain mature content and adult themes.

Moore Park NSW

0.4 km away

The Entertainment Quarter — Image credit: The Entertainment Quarter

Entertainment Venues

The Entertainment Quarter

The Entertainment Quarter is an iconic entertainment, leisure and retail precinct located in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. EQ features cinemas, restaurants, bars and retail shops, largely surrounding The Showring, an exceptional outdoor performance and event space, and the home of The EQ Village Markets. Situated immediately adjacent to the Sydney Cricket Ground, Fox Studios, The Hordern Pavilion and The Royal Hall of Industries, the 11.08 hectare site benefits from the major sporting and entertainment events that are held regularly at these facilities. EQ also offers ample public parking for over 2000 cars. From shopping, food and drinks, markets, a state-of-the art cinema complex, a dance school, kids play centre and a film and television school, every time you visit EQ you’re guaranteed to find something new.

Moore Park NSW

0.4 km away

BattleKart Sydney

Amusement and Theme Parks

BattleKart Sydney

BattleKart in Moore Park is a go-karting experience that blends elements of racing with the excitement of video games. Players drive electric karts on specially designed tracks where the surroundings come to life through projectors, digital effects, and sound. The tracks often feature power-ups, weapons, and obstacles, similar to many childhood games, creating a competitive and immersive racing experience. You can book now at hyperkarting.com.au

Moore Park NSW

0.4 km away

Hordern Pavilion

Entertainment Venues

Hordern Pavilion

The Hordern Pavilion, simply known as The Hordern to locals, has hosted everything from up-and-coming bands to music festivals and fashion runway shows to the epic Mardi Gras Party. Built in 1924 by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, it was originally used as exhibition space for the Royal Easter Show when it was based at Moore Park. It’s all that big, open space that makes it a fantastic venue. It can be left bare for a dance party, put in rows of chairs for a seated concert or install seating around the edges and leave the middle empty for a mosh pit. One of its big drawcards is the location. Right next to the Entertainment Quarter, it’s easy to park or it’s just a short stroll from Central Station if coming via public transport.

Moore Park NSW

0.6 km away

Arisoo Korean Bathhouse and Spa — Image credit: Arisoo Spa

Spas and Retreats

Arisoo Korean Bathhouse and Spa

Feel invigorated, exfoliated and reborn at Arisoo Day Spa, a traditional, women's-only Korean bathhouse with locations in Chatswood and Paddington. Here you can opt to bathe nude, though it's not compulsory, and every visit entitles guests to a traditional Korean body scrub, a body wash and shampoo, as well as spa entry. Bath-wise, Arisoo offers wet and dry saunas, spas and hot and cold baths. Treatments-wise, there are additional massages and facials that can be added to your experience. Spa-entry-only is also possible.

Paddington NSW

0.8 km away

D Lan Galleries - Sydney

Galleries, Museums and Collections

D Lan Galleries

Representing Australia's most dynamic and distinctive art movement, D Lan Galleries presents exhibitions of exceptional modern and contemporary art by leading and emerging First Nations artists at its gallery spaces in Melbourne, Sydney and New York, at international art fairs and partner venues. Founded in Melbourne in 2016, D Lan Galleries has established itself as a leading international platform for the presentation and appreciation of Australian First Nations art. With a program that balances historically significant works with contemporary voices, D Lan Galleries has played a key role in raising awareness of and elevating First Nations art within private and institutional collections and the broader international art world.

Woollahra NSW

1.1 km away

Sydney Cricket Ground Museum Entrance — Image credit: Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Sydney Cricket Ground Museum

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Museum is dedicated to collecting, documenting, preserving and displaying the unique sporting and social activities that have occurred on the grounds of the Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Sports Ground since the mid-1800s. Significant items in the museum include the baggy green caps of cricket legends Victor Trumper, Don Bradman and Steve Waugh, and Ricky Ponting's 2007 bat. There are also early documents from the grounds' administration, and images of early international sporting matches played at the SCG. The SCG Museum is accessible via the SCG Tour, a 90-minute behind-the-scenes historical journey through the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct and the SCG Museum.

Moore Park NSW

1.1 km away

Parlour X — Image credit: Parlour X

Shopping and Markets

Parlour X

Founded in 2001 by fashion buying pioneer, Eva Galambos, Parlour X has established itself as one of Australia’s leading multi-brand luxury fashion destinations. Renowned for its expertly curated selection of the most coveted ready-to-wear and accessories collections from the world’s most sought-after luxury designers including Céline, Chloé, Fendi, Balenciaga, Valentino, Saint Laurent, Comme Des Garçons, Stella McCartney, Proenza Schouler and Isabel Marant.

Paddington NSW

1.2 km away

Sonya Hopkins Sydney luxury cashmere knitwear for women, men & home — Image credit: Sonya Hopkins Sydney

Shopping and Markets

Sonya Hopkins Sydney

Luxury pure cashmere knitwear for women, men and home. Established in 1995, Sonya Hopkins Sydney is a haven for luxury knitwear enthusiasts. This beautiful Paddington boutique offers timeless cashmere cardigans, sweaters, scarves and accessories knitted from premium sustainable cashmere and cashmere blends. Sonya Hopkins dedication to quality and design ensures an enduring investment in comfort and style.

Paddington NSW

1.2 km away

Woollahra Bookshop — Image credit: Woollahra Bookshop

Shopping and Markets

Woollahra Bookshop

Woollahra Bookshop is a proudly independent Sydney bookshop. Hidden away down a little side street in the picturesque village of Woollahra, they have been serving the book lovers of Sydney for over thirty years. Their knowledgeable staff love giving recommendations. Become a regular, and they'll remember your name (and reading tastes). If they don't stock a book you're after, they're always happy to order it in. Woollahra Bookshop is open seven days a week. They offer free local delivery and can post books anywhere in Australia. They are also dog-friendly (with an annual Cutest Dog Photo Competition)! Art can always be found in the bookshop, including mini-exhibitions by local artists.

Woollahra NSW

1.2 km away

Neil Grigg Millinery

Shopping and Markets

Neil Grigg Millinery

In his 30-year career, Neil has created thousands of hats for brides, race-goers and celebrities alike. He has created headwear for theatre productions such as Miss Saigon, 42nd Street, Glimpses and Les Miserables. Renowned for his beautiful hand-made flowers, enchanting feather-work, and an endless imagination, Neil's headpieces bring a particular individual style for each client. His bridal wear ranges from delicate headpieces through to flowing full-length veils. His race wear channels a vintage elegance that has a theatrical lilt and individuality that has resulted in many of his clients becoming finalists or winning "Fashions on the Field". Throughout Australia, Neil judges fashion competitions, regularly teaches millinery master classes and appears on television.

Paddington NSW

1.2 km away

Paddington Reservoir Gardens, Sydney — Image credit: Destination NSW

Natural Attractions

Paddington Reservoir and Gardens

Paddington Reservoir was part of Sydney's third water supply system, and was designed to contain water pumped from Lords Dam at Botany Bay, which had been built in 1815. After being decommissioned, then abandoned, it was returned to its original glory as a free multi-storey park, incorporating restored original reservoir features, which now see it listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. Somewhat reminiscent of the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome, the site today is a leafy and cool place to reconnect with nature. Original brick, timber and iron fixtures were salvaged and the site is fused with contemporary and sustainable elements – an intriguing blend of old and new – around a sunken garden and grassed area of subtropical plants. Stroll through the immaculate gardens along wide boardwalks, then find a spot to sit and watch the sun set; the changing light transforms the space once again.

Paddington NSW

1.3 km away

Di Nuovo — Image credit: Di Nuovo

Shopping and Markets

Di Nuovo

For high-end, global designer vintage shopping, don’t miss Di Nuovo – a unique vintage shop on well-trodden fashion haunt, William Street, in the heart of Paddington. Pieces here are curated carefully and presented in a delightful and treasure-filled setting making it a must-visit for fashion lovers in the know. Step into this well-established recycled retailer and you won’t be surprised to find preloved Loewe handbags, Chanel boots, Dior heels, Gucci loafers, The Row dresses and many other beautifully constructed pieces.

Paddington NSW

1.3 km away

Retail counter inside store — Image credit: McIntyre Merino

Shopping and Markets

McIntyre Merino Paddington

McIntyre is an independent Australian fashion label producing a range of clothing made from 100 per cent Australian merino wool. Their family has been growing wool in western Victoria for over 150 years and their love knowledge of Australian merino is second to none. Shop their collection of men's Merino clothing, women's Merino clothing and Merino accessories in the lovely shopping district of Paddington. McIntyre also offers a range of Australian-made knitwear which is visible online and in the retail store.

Paddington NSW

1.4 km away

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