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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia53,567 contributions
Oct 2020
An old area of Sydney city with a long history going back to the colonial days. A mill owned by a convict was located in this area and eventually the name Millers Point stuck! It is next to the old Rocks district and in the middle of a lot of activity, like pubs and cafes, restaurants and the like! Right on Sydney Harbour. There is lots to see and the views are fantastic.
Written November 20, 2020
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Star707
Sydney, Australia546 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
A walk through this area leaving time for lunch or dinner is a must if you are visiting Sydney. Millers Point is most associated with the landmark Argyle Cut with its spectacular road tunnel. In this general area you will find Sydney Town's first catholic church, St Brigid's) which is still used by the local folk; the old school house; the Garrison Church used by the early soldiers; and, several of Sydney's oldest and most famous pubs: the Lord Nelson, the Hero of Waterloo and the Palisade. This is also the location of Observatory Hill where you will find a working Observatory and co-located National Trust building and the S.H. Irving Gallery. This gallery exhibits the Packer's Choice paintings from the annual Archibald Art competition. Fort Street Girl's High School used to be located here until it moved to Taverner's Hill in Petersham, where it was integrated with the Boys High School. This is also the location of an old Georgian Warehouse which has a kind of indoor marketplace where you can amuse yourself seeking out knick knacks and exploring quaint little shops. The area itself is one of the last "villages" in Sydney, having been the location of a large public housing settlement. More recently these homes have been repossessed by the State Government to make way for a large new contentious development on the site now known as Barangaroo. So hurry before the views and the old feel disappears. The views of the Harbour from Millers Point are just superb. You can have a picnic at Observatory Hill and take it all in. You can get here easily by foot from the Circular Quay area which is easily reached by train or bus. Travel by car is difficult because parking is problematic. The area is well served by nearby restaurants in the Rocks area. You can combine a visit to Millers Point with a visit to the Rocks and the Rocks Market on weekends. Don't forget your camera, and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Written June 28, 2014
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Jon M
Little Rock, AR7,355 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
We walked from Queen Victoria building all the way around to the Rocks and went through Millers Point. It is a neat walking park and worth the Side trek. Plenty of places to sit and view the Harbour. Well worth the time spent!! Look at all the cut stone they put into place - Amazing!!
Written July 15, 2017
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AndyJohn74
Sydney, Australia5,975 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
Millers Point encompasses the local streets and buildings. This is on the other side of the Harbour Bridge to the Rocks. There are numerous old buildings, as well as many new ones. Plenty to see and a number of cafes, restaurants and shops to visit along the way.
Written January 17, 2022
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Caron
10 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Perfect location! Walking distance to restaurants, Opera House, Botanical Gardens, and our cruise ship. Fit our needs perfectly. Easily slept 6. Washer/dryer helped out. Enjoyed playing cards on the patio table.
Written November 9, 2019
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stinkwink
Sydney, Australia7,223 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Millers Point is a historic part of Sydney, where a few remaining streets and houses are telling you interesting stories from the past of the city. Because we don't like walking tours, we always prefer to discover new places on our own. Maybe we miss some information, which a tour guide would provide us with, but on the other hand, we can enjoy discoveries and feeling to be a real explorer. We spent a wonderful time in this area, and one of our aims was Millers Point. Probably the best part of it was Lower Fort Road. To look down onto the bottom of the houses, much lower than street level, was like something similar than to walk in Rome around the Parthenon. There were buildings where the original surface during the millenniums lifted up, partly covering the lower part of the buildings. Or like in Petra the Al Khazneh (Treasury), where through some grid you can see, how deeper was the original surface. In Millers Point I have to admit, that I have no idea, that is it on that way because the houses were built on a hillside, or initially, this lower part was also on street level. This old row of houses is including Clyde Bank as well. Being a kind of Peeing Tom, having a look through fences, let you see leftovers from the past on the front porches of the houses. Old benches, and a water fountain, that you hardly can see anymore. Reading about the history of this suburb tells you how fond of were the residents of this place, and what a wonderful close, caring community did they form. These stories let you desire to live there or just a neighborhood similar to it, but this kind of circle of people are already gone with the wind.
Written July 11, 2018
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Krishnan N
Suva, Fiji421 contributions
Jun 2018 • Business
We were here on business and booked an apartment on Airbnb. The property was on High Street, Millers Point right in the midst of the renovation, restoration of the row houses on that street. The apartment that we stayed was done up well and was comfortable. Great views of the river and developing new buildings coming up across. Being close to the Harbour bridge, Opera house and the Rocks it was worth the stay
Written June 13, 2018
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Lukajoreb
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, UK1,390 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Our hotel was close to here so it was only a short walk for us to get here. It’s full of old Sydney charm and well worth the visit.
Written December 26, 2017
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Dakles
Southampton, UK1,296 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Walk up Atgyke Street from the harbour, through Argyle Cut, and you will come to this quiet and authentic residential area of period properties. It looks as if it may be starting to become gentrified but, at the moment at least, it gives a great look into historic Sydney.
Written December 9, 2017
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Off_down_under
Tamworth, UK1,095 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Millers point in wedged between the Rocks and Barangaroo and has been fighting for the survival of the old small houses that were part of early Sydney development. It's a shame to think that in years to come, they will be demolished to allow space for further tower development. But money talks.
In the meantime, it's worth a walk out from the rocks and through the bridge under the road to the Harbour Bridge to head out to this quaint suburb of Sydney.
Look for the rows of old houses, the converted old warehouses and wharf buildings. Plenty to see and visit for a few hours around one of the few remaining original Harbour suburbs.
In the meantime, it's worth a walk out from the rocks and through the bridge under the road to the Harbour Bridge to head out to this quaint suburb of Sydney.
Look for the rows of old houses, the converted old warehouses and wharf buildings. Plenty to see and visit for a few hours around one of the few remaining original Harbour suburbs.
Written May 14, 2016
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Written February 13, 2016
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