Pyrmont
New South Wales · Australia
Pyrmont is a thriving hub on the water that boasts beautiful colonial heritage, from Victorian terraces to classic pubs and Jones Bay Wharf, which was finished in 1919. It's best known as being home to the Sydney Fish Markets and The Star casino.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Pyrmont
Welcome to Pyrmont, a peninsula that encapsulates the 'vibrant city' energy and complex history of Sydney. Originally home to the Gadigal people, Pyrmont transformed during the 'colonial period' into an industrial powerhouse,…
Listen in the app2Union Square and the Sandstone Legacy
Union Square serves as the historical heart of Pyrmont. This 'tiny park'—much like the 'Chinese Garden of Friendship' in its sense of enclosure—is surrounded by some of the finest examples of Victorian and Federation-era…
Listen in the app3The Star and Modern Entertainment
Just a short walk from the square, we encounter 'The Star,' a massive complex that represents the 'modern entertainment' phase of Pyrmont. This site was formerly the Pyrmont Power Station, an industrial giant that once provided…
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Descending toward the water, we reach Jones Bay Wharf. This is a 'stunning' example of maritime heritage preservation. …
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Harris Street is the main artery of Pyrmont, a 'vibrant' thoroughfare that connects the 'business district' to the waterfront. In recent decades, it has become Sydney's 'media hub,' housing major broadcasters and 'technology…
Listen in the app6The Pyrmont Fish Market and Culinary Excellence
Located at the edge of Pyrmont is the Sydney Fish Market, the largest of its kind in the 'Southern Hemisphere.' This is a 'mecca' for 'fresh seafood' enthusiasts. Much like the 'market days' in Dartmouth, the atmosphere here is…
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We conclude this section at Point Park, on the western foreshore of Pyrmont. This 'tiny park' offers a 'magnificent view' of the 'Anzac Bridge' and the 'White Bay' cruise terminal. …
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As we finish our exploration of Pyrmont, it is clear that this peninsula is a 'microcosm' of Sydney's 'resilience' and 'evolution.' From the 'sandstone quarries' that built the 'largest city' to the 'media hubs' that drive its…
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What is Pyrmont?
Pyrmont 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.
| Location | New South Wales · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -33.8688, 151.1931 |
| Last updated |
