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Oxford street is a major thoroughfare in central Sydney. We have been there many times and it now seems that it is showing its age. There are many shops of all descriptions, including cafes and so on, but the area is in desperate need of some renovation. Something has to be done to improve its appearance. The local authorities have started to make certain changes but much more is really needed. Many of the side streets along Oxford are probably more attractive with some really lovely cafes and other shops. Worth a visit.…
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Date of experience: October 2020
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This is quite an interesting street. The best way to check it out is really to start at one end, or anywhere for that matter, and keep walking. The street is full of establishments of all sorts. There are restaurants to satisfy all tastes, there bars, cafes, fashion shops, churches, office buildings,lots of nightclubs, hospital and even parts of universities, such as the University of Notre Dame and the University of New South Wales. The street is now mostly famous for its connection to the Gay community and Sydney's Mardi Gras. It's a lively precinct which starts at Whitlam Square, at one corner of Hyde Park, roughly where Museum train station is located, and goes all the way to Bondi Junction!…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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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.
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Date of experience: November 2019
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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.…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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