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Neighbourhood: Central Business District

The Sydney Central Business District is abuzz with energy. Power brokers run to and from high rise buildings and after-work drink places, high-end shoppers tour venues like the QVB, and fine diners frequent the many celebrity chef restaurants. For a dose of culture, walk to the NSW Art Gallery, or visit the Sydney Museum. To escape the hustle and bustle, reconnect with nature at the Sydney Botanical Gardens or picnic lunch at High Park. No matter your interest, be sure to check the full calendar of events hosted by the city, from the Sydney Festival in January to October’s Good Food Month at Hyde Park.

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Circular Quay • 7 min walk

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PBPG

Yorkshire, UK8,453 contributions

Great fun

Nov 2022

Created in 1991 and extended in 2011 the embedded brass plaques, there are 60 of them, run from the ferry terminal to nearly the opera house and honour Australian writers or those that have visited. Fun seeing who you can spot.

Written 20 November 2022

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Steven W

Sacramento, CA1,339 contributions

Interesting and fun

Oct 2019

We didn't know about this before coming to Sydney, but stumbled upon it while walking in the area. We then started looking for the other markers. Very interesting and fun way to acknowledge the writers.

Written 4 November 2019

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yandinazetland

Stonehaven, UK2,642 contributions

Ponder at the plaques to famous Aussie Writers

Feb 2019 • Couples

Between East and West Circular Quay you will find a series of bronze plaques set into the pavement. Each bronze is reme,bers a particular writer , has a quotation and a short bio. Includes Germaine Greer and Clive James and about 25 more. Keep your eyes open you will be surprised how many names you recognise.

Written 23 March 2019

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yandinazetland

Stonehaven, UK2,642 contributions

Honouring Australian writers

Feb 2019 • Couples

There is a lot going on around Circular Quay - keep your eye on the pavement and look out for the Sydney Writers Walk. A collection of 25 or so bronze plaques between the Opera House and the Passenger Terminal on the west side of the Quay.
The writers are mainly Australian and the plaques include a few lines of their writing and a short bio.
Those honoured include Clive James , Neville Shute and Germaine Greer, Keep a lookout for the others.

Written 20 March 2019

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globtrotteuse

France160,952 contributions

unique literary experience!

Mar 2023 • Solo

These plaques all around Sydney Harbour, between the cruise ship terminal and the opera house, pay tribute to writers.

Written 6 August 2023

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