Oxford Street
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AndyJohn74
Sydney, Australia5,035 contributions
June 2021
Oxford Street is quite lengthy for someone going for a walk. The upside being there is public transport to catch. There is a bit of everything along this road from shops, eateries, homes, churches and parks. Worth a look is you want to see everything in one street.
Written 16 August 2021
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rhysw552016
Sydney, Australia172 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
This used to be an iconic street and the heart of gay and lesbian Sydney (and Australia really). Then came the shift (pardon the pun) to integrated nightclubs, quickly followed by the drugs and now finally we have a street in which the gays only arrive in their numbers at club-time and the rest of the time its frequented by ordinary folk plus a higher-than-average share of homeless, street-beggars and people who talk to themselves. The gay-owned businesses are now in the minority and many shops just a bit in the sad side. If you want more interesting walking - head on further up the street to Oxford Street Paddington.
Written 15 January 2017
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toodooloo_driver
Sydney, Australia35 contributions
May 2017
Although quite a few stores have closed over recent years and consequently Oxford st has lost some of it's luster, the main drag and surrounding areas are a must visit for anyone coming to Sydney. Great selection of food, drinks, art, high-end and boutique shopping and unique items you wont find in other areas of Sydney.
Exploring the side streets gives you a real feel for the inner-city of Sydney. The streets are tree lined, beautifully renovated terrace houses with intricate wrought iron balconies, tiny landscaped gardens (and
expensive sports cars parked out front). Sydney at it's trendy best.
Exploring the side streets gives you a real feel for the inner-city of Sydney. The streets are tree lined, beautifully renovated terrace houses with intricate wrought iron balconies, tiny landscaped gardens (and
expensive sports cars parked out front). Sydney at it's trendy best.
Written 20 July 2017
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,533 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I was staying nearby and visited Oxford Street a few times looking for something to eat and somewhere to have a drink. It's a bit run down but served it's purpose.
Written 23 June 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,543 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
This is one of the centers of night life in Sydney because it is the capital of the LGBT community in town. Lots of clubs and bars, but also lots of restaurants and shops, all welcome to all. Lots of bus lines cruise down the street.
Written 27 May 2019
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Michael M
Sydney, Australia326 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
From Woollahra in the East to Surry Hills to the West, Oxford St will cater for ever your needs are. Plenty of designer label shopping at the Eastern end for fashion and homewares. Some great bars, cafe's, pubs, clubs, restaurants. Right next to the SCG and Allianz stadium for NRL, AFL and cricket.
Check out Paddington markets for your cheap and decent quality souvenirs.
And of course the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Oxford St comes alive.
Check out Paddington markets for your cheap and decent quality souvenirs.
And of course the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Oxford St comes alive.
Written 14 January 2018
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Alys-Schatzi
Melbourne, Australia842 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
Oxford Street is a long inner-east street running through Darlinghurst and then Paddington on its way towards Bondi. For some people the words "Oxford Street" mean only the gay culture of the Darlinghurst section of the road.
Of course there are gay and lesbian and other LGBTI people living throughout Sydney, but Oxford Street Darlinghurst is known for its overtly gay male culture. This is where the Mardi Gras procession happens each summer. and it's where there are many gay-run and gay-friendly businesses.
In its Paddington stretch Oxford Street is more middle-class and mainstream and hetero. There are fashionable clothing and beauty therapy stores, and the housing in the side streets is more expensive.
Several bus routes run along Oxford Street. I stayed with a relative in Darlinghurst and used the 311 bus to and from Railway Square.
Of course there are gay and lesbian and other LGBTI people living throughout Sydney, but Oxford Street Darlinghurst is known for its overtly gay male culture. This is where the Mardi Gras procession happens each summer. and it's where there are many gay-run and gay-friendly businesses.
In its Paddington stretch Oxford Street is more middle-class and mainstream and hetero. There are fashionable clothing and beauty therapy stores, and the housing in the side streets is more expensive.
Several bus routes run along Oxford Street. I stayed with a relative in Darlinghurst and used the 311 bus to and from Railway Square.
Written 10 August 2016
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David B
Rayong, Thailand9,493 contributions
June 2015 • Friends
Sydney's Oxford Street is an historic thoroughfare linking Sydney to the famous Bondi Beach and other eastern suburbs. It is home to the 170-year-old Victoria Barracks, one of the finest examples of Regency-style colonial architecture in the world, the heritage listed Paddington Town Hall, and the Paddington Public School, which was built in 1870.
It is lined with many boutique shops and restaurants, and at weekends has flea markets located in the forecourts of some of the churches or public buildings.
But it is as the epicenter of Gay Sydney that Oxford Street is known for today. It has many gay pubs and clubs, adult sex shops and other facilities catering to the gay and lesbian community.
Once a year Oxford Street is the scene of the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, which attracts tens of thousands of local, national and international visitors, many of whom are happily heterosexual but who just want to watch the spectacle and join in the fun.
It is lined with many boutique shops and restaurants, and at weekends has flea markets located in the forecourts of some of the churches or public buildings.
But it is as the epicenter of Gay Sydney that Oxford Street is known for today. It has many gay pubs and clubs, adult sex shops and other facilities catering to the gay and lesbian community.
Once a year Oxford Street is the scene of the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, which attracts tens of thousands of local, national and international visitors, many of whom are happily heterosexual but who just want to watch the spectacle and join in the fun.
Written 9 January 2016
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Elliot S
Santa Fe, NM214 contributions
Nov 2019
Among the unusual sights: churches converted to boutiques, and a bank to a hotel, there are many unique stores, restaurants and pubs galore and an excellent park. Worth a stroll. You can also walk downtown.
Written 29 January 2020
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia29,079 contributions
Aug 2019
Close to Hyde Park Oxford Street is definitely is tacky which many poor quality restaurants and shops that probably need not be there. There are exceptions. As you move down into Paddington it develops some class and style and character. The best way to see Oxford Street is walk it and I have done this a number of times. Some of the side streets off Oxford are far more interesting with historical terrace house and better class of restaurants.
Written 30 August 2019
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