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Barangaroo Reserve

New South Wales · Australia

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Take in Sydney's newest waterfront park and restaurants and learn where the name Barangaroo comes from.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Barangaroo Reserve

    Welcome to Barangaroo Reserve, a site of profound 'reconciliation and healing' situated on the edge of Sydney’s modern metropolis. We are standing on a landscape that has undergone a 'spectacular transformation' from a derelict…

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  2. 2The Cutaway: A Subterranean Cultural Vessel

    The Cutaway is a massive, cavernous space hidden beneath the hills of Barangaroo Reserve, serving as a site for exhibitions and cultural events. At its entrance, the 'Wellama' film plays on a seamless loop, reflecting 'Aboriginal…

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  3. 3Sandstone and Sea: The Nawi Cove Edge

    Walking along the water’s edge at Nawi Cove, you are surrounded by over ten thousand 'sandstone blocks' that were quarried on-site to create this headland. This is a literal 'symbolism' of the land being reshaped into its…

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  4. 4The Stargazer Lawn: Celestial Connections

    The Stargazer Lawn is the highest point of Barangaroo Reserve, offering 'spectacular harbor views' and a unique connection to the sky. It is a place for 'final reflections' and for 'looking after each other' under the vast…

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  5. 5Aboriginal Flora and the Paka Plant

    The vegetation at Barangaroo Reserve is a meticulously curated 'living museum' of native Sydney plants. Over seventy-five thousand plants were used to recreate the bushland, including the 'Paka' plant. …

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  6. 6Barangaroo: The Woman and the Legacy

    As we walk through the park, it is essential to reflect on the woman for whom it is named: Barangaroo. She was a 'powerful Aboriginal woman' who lived during the early years of British settlement and was known for her strength…

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  7. 7The Northern Cove: A Site of Reconciliation

    The northern reaches of the reserve culminate in a second cove, which offers a 'unique perspective' on the 'spectacular harbor views' toward the Harbor Bridge. This area is a site of 'reconciliation and healing,' where the…

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  8. 8Closing

    As our scholarly journey through Barangaroo Reserve comes to an end, we are reminded of the 'spiritual potency' and 'heartbeat' that define this sacred land. We have walked through the 'Cutaway,' felt the 'sandstone' blocks, and…

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What is Barangaroo Reserve?

Barangaroo Reserve is a place in New South Wales · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationNew South Wales · Australia
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-33.8575, 151.2011
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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