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7 Barangaroo operating example of a true
1930s fun house, and the gentle
Map 1 A2–3. g Barangaroo.
∑ barangaroo.sydney Ferris Wheel ride is popular for
its panoramic views of the
Named after Barangaroo, a harbour, especially as the sun sets.
Cammeraygal woman who was Both an amusement and
a key figure in the early days of entertainment precinct, Luna
Colonial Sydney, this area Park includes the 2,000-seat Big
stretches along the foreshore Top entertain ment and concert
west of Hickson Road near venue. While entry to the park is
Millers Point, and from The Rocks free, passes are required for the
to King Street Wharf and Darling rides and entry into Coney Island.
Harbour in the south. The
massive redevelop ment has
transformed this former 9 Kirribilli Point
industrial site and shipping- Kirribilli Ave, Kirribilli. g Kirribilli
container terminal into a North Sydney.
stunning foreshore precinct
comprising recreation, culture, Ferris wheel at Luna Park, which is based Best seen on the water from a
retail and business offerings. on the Coney Island fair of the same name ferry or harbour cruise, the two
To the north, Barangaroo houses occupying this prominent
Reserve is a magnificent six- 8 Luna Park headland, in their delightful
hectare (15-acre) harbourfront 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point. garden settings, are typical
park (see p46). Filled with over Tel 9922 6644. Open times vary, of the magnificent homes in
84 species of native plants, it check website for details.  Milsons sprawling grounds that once
offers walking paths, cycling Point. g Milsons Point. 7 ringed the harbour. Most have
trails and a welcome place to ∑ lunaparksydney.com been demolished now and the
relax by the water. Signposts land subdivided for apartment
tell the story of the area’s Luna Park represents Sydney’s living. Kirribilli, meaning “place
maritime and Aboriginal history, collective childhood. It has for fishing”, is the most densely
while there are tours for those been one of the most iconic populated suburb in Australia.
wanting to explore in more detail. destinations on the Sydney The larger, more dominant
The Wynyard Walk, a pedestrian Harbour shoreline for both locals of the two houses is Admiralty
tunnel, links Sydney’s Central and visitors since its inception in House, built as a single-storey
Business District to Barangaroo 1935. The park’s famous smiling residence in 1843. Between
waterfront’s dining and shopping face entrance has welcomed 1885 and 1913 it served as the
precinct, which fills with office generations to experience its residence of the commanding
workers from the towers that historic architec ture and classic officer of Britain’s Royal Navy
have dramatically added to the attrac tions, combined with Pacific Squadron, which was
skyline on the city’s edge. modern rides. Inspired by based in Sydney. Fortifications
The final stage of the develop- New York’s Coney Island, the on the shoreline recall its mil-
ment, Barangaroo Central, will predominant style here is Art itary history. Now the official
house a luxury hotel and Deco, with the two towers of Sydney home of Australia’s
controversial VIP-only casino. the gateway face inspired by the governor-general, it is said that
Once completed in 2024, the Chrysler Building in New York even its shed could be consid-
entire Barangaroo precinct will City. Luna Park’s heritage-listed ered the city’s best address.
be connected by walking paths. Coney Island is the world’s last In 1855, the charming Gothic
Kirribilli House, with its steep
gables and decorative fretwork,
was built in the grounds of
Admiralty House. Today it is
the official Sydney residence
of Australia’s prime minister.

0 Nutcote
5 Wallaringa Ave, Neutral Bay. Tel 9953
4453. g Neutral Bay. Open 11am–
3pm Wed–Sun. Closed some public
hols. & 8 ∑ nutcote.org
One of the classics of Aust ralian
children’s literature, Snugglepot
Walking paths in Barangaroo Reserve, a harbour foreshore park and Cuddlepie, was published in

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