Sydney Architecture Historic Building Monument Tour Australia

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Experiment Farm Cottage
Experiment Farm Cottage stands on the colony's first land grant. The cottage has been restored and furnished to reflect the period.

Hambledon Cottage
This sandstone cottage was built in 1824 for Penelope Lucas, governess to the daughters of John and Elizabeth Macarthur, and is a couple of blocks away from the Macarthur's Elizabeth Farm. The cottage has been restored to the period 1820-50.

Nutcote Historic House
Nutcote was the home of May Gibbs, author and illustrator. Nutcote has been restored and refurbished in the style of the 1930s.

The Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is the busiest performing arts center in the world. The Sydney Opera House is really a complex of theatres and halls that present theatre, musicals, opera, contemporary dance, ballet and music.

Sydney Opera House
With its white, sculptural 'shells' rising from the harbor foreshore at Bennelong Point, the Opera House is Sydney's most recognisable building and, officially, one of the 7 wonders of the 20th century.

St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral, begun in 1821, was not completed until 1928. It is a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture. A feature of the Cathedral is the Crypt, and the Celtic-inspired terrazzo mosaic floor.

Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Museum and Lookout
Inside the south-east pylon ot the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a museum with displays showing the construction of the bridge. There is a viewing platform with magnificent views of the harbour.

Fort Denison
Located in the middle of Sydney Harbour, Fort Denison, originally known as Rock Island was an isolated prison for the most dangerous convicts. Known as "Pinchgut" due to the meagre rations given to convicts, the island has a grim history.

Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales
The Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales presents 9 exciting museums that reveal Sydney 's history. 9 exciting museums that reveal Sydney history. Australian historic houses, properties, buildings and gardens in Sydney and surrounds.

Archibald Fountain
The Archibald Fountain commemorates the WWI alliance between Australia and France.

Royal Automobile Club of Australia
The Royal Automobile Club building, made of easy face brick and sandstone, has impressive interiors.

Sydney Opera House
Features calendar of events, booking and information about the famous opera house.

Telstra Stadium
Telstra Stadium was purpose built to host the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. It was the largest, most technologically advanced Olympic Stadium ever built, seating over 110,000 people.

St Philip's Church
St Philip's Anglican Church is a Victorian Gothic church, begun in 1848 and completed in 1856.

University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is Australia's oldest with many buildings of architectural significance. Also at the University is the Nicholson Museum of Antiquities, the Macleay Museum of Natural History, and the War Memorial Art Gallery.

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