Most reviewed Historical landmarks in New South Wales

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of New South Wales through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 159 places from Historical landmark category.

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Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Historical landmark
Sandstone bench carved by convicts in 1811 for the then-governor's wife, offering harbour views.
4.60 (7.9K reviews)
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The Dog on the Tucker Box
Tourist attraction
Depicting a famous 1850s bush ballad, this monument shows a dog guarding his owner's tuckerbox.
4.20 (2.9K reviews)
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Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Tourist attraction
Built in 1881, this sandstone lighthouse sits at Sydney's northernmost point & offers weekly tours.
4.80 (2.9K reviews)
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Hornby Lighthouse
Tourist attraction
This still functioning, red & white striped lighthouse was first constructed in 1858.
4.60 (2.2K reviews)
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Customs House
Historical landmark
Built in 1845, this former customs house now hosts history exhibits, a bar, a restaurant & more.
4.50 (1.9K reviews)
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George IV Inn
Hotel
Relaxed 19th-century pub offering casual rooms, a bistro, a courtyard & an ice cream bar.
4.40 (1.3K reviews)
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Hyde Park Barracks
Heritage museum
Former prison providing a glimpse into the lives of convicts & orphans who dwelt there in the 1800s.
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Wollombi Tavern
Pub
👍👍 Stopped on the way back from a drive out to explore the area outside of Sydney. The roads into and from Wollombi were amazing and it was lovely to stop for a quick brew and a game of hoops in the beer garden - even though it was very warm. The pub seemed like a great community location and was very...
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4.30 (1.2K reviews)
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Paddington Reservoir Gardens
Park
Urban sunken garden in an old reservoir, with arches of salvaged masonry & modern steel boardwalks.
4.50 (1K reviews)
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University of Sydney Quadrangle
Historical landmark
👍👍 Need a place to chill out, here it is.
4.80 (964 reviews)
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Trial Bay Gaol
Historical landmark
Remains of a 19th-century prison featuring a museum & memorial located on a scenic peninsula.
4.60 (912 reviews)
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Everglades House & Gardens
Tourist attraction
Graceful, 1930s art deco home with landscaped gardens, traditional tea rooms & guided tours.
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4.50 (864 reviews)
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Hampden Bridge
Bridge
19th-century, single-lane vehicular wooden suspension bridge with castlelike towers.
4.50 (832 reviews)
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Archibald Memorial Fountain
Historical landmark
Dramatic circa-1932 art deco fountain with lots of bronze statuary & adjacent seating.
4.60 (811 reviews)
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Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse
Historical landmark
Elegant 1875 lighthouse with external stairs leading up to a lookout popular for whale watching.
4.80 (794 reviews)
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Sydney Town Hall
City or town hall
Imposing, elegant, 19th-century building with ornate interiors & stained-glass windows.
4.60 (771 reviews)
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Old Helensburgh Station
Historical landmark
👍👍 The second time came here. This time definitely more glow worms!! I think it’s because it’s closed it for a while during Covid and the glow worms came back. Yeah… But please protect our glow worms. Please don’t shine the light directly on the glow worms!!! Better not to use torch! Be quiet please! I...
4.40 (704 reviews)
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Jones Bay Wharf
Historical landmark
👍👍 Well what a Nice place with lots of cafes and restaurants around with great views of the Harbour Bridge, Crown casino and surrounding city, excellent place for stretching your legs and going for a walk along the marina filled with lots of multi-million dollar yachts, there is a nearby Park which off...
4.50 (688 reviews)
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Ellenborough Falls
Historical landmark
Waterfall dropping over 150 meters, with viewing decks & long, steep steps to a pool at its base.
4.70 (683 reviews)
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Bogey Hole
Public swimming pool
👍👍 Stunning rock pool touched by some wild waves!
4.70 (648 reviews)
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