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New South Wales

Sydney Opera House – Sydney Harbour Bridge loop from Kings Cross

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Australia
New South Wales

Sydney Opera House – Sydney Harbour Bridge loop from Kings Cross

Moderate

4.8

(4)

767

runners

Sydney Opera House – Sydney Harbour Bridge loop from Kings Cross

01:10

11.2km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.17 km

Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mrs Macquarie's Chair (also known as Lady Macquarie's Chair) is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench, on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour. It was hand carved by convicts in 1810, for Elizabeth Macquarie, the wife of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales. The peninsula itself was known to the Gadigal as Yurong Point, and is now widely known as Mrs Macquarie's Point, and is part of The Domain, near the Royal Botanic Gardens. Wikipedia. It offers great views on the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, the Skyline of Sydney CBD aswell as the surrounding bay.

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2.28 km

Mrs Macquarie's Chair Lookout

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3

3.53 km

4

4.15 km

Sydney Opera House

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The Sydney Opera House is one of Australia's most iconic landmarks and therefore a must-see for anyone visiting the city. Located on Sydney Harbour, it offers breathtaking views of the city skyline and the famous Harbour Bridges.

Opened in 1973, the Opera House is considered one of the finest opera houses in the world. It hosts numerous opera, ballet, and theatre performances each year, as well as concerts and other cultural events.

A visit to the Sydney Opera House is also recommended for those who aren't particularly interested in classical music. The building's architecture is simply stunning and offers the opportunity to take a guided tour, where you can learn more about its history and significance.

The Opera House also features a restaurant and a bar, both offering wonderful views of the harbour.

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5

4.82 km

Circular Quay

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From here you can take a boat to any of Sydney's wharfs. From the water you have a great view of the Opera House and the Harbor Bridge.

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6

5.65 km

View of the Sydney Opera House

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Wonderful place for running ans a good view to the Sydney Opera House.

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7

6.02 km

Sydney Harbour Bridge

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The Sydney Harbour Bridge was officially opened on March 19, 1932. The arched bridge is the main connection between Sydney's north and south shores across Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson). Locals also call it the "coat hanger." The bridge was inscribed on the Australian National Heritage List as a national monument on its 75th anniversary in 2007. According to the Australian Heritage Authority's statement, the bridge symbolizes the development of modern Sydney and, internationally, Australia's bright future.[1]

Along with the famous Sydney Opera House, this structure is often cited as another landmark of Sydney.

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8

9.10 km

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

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If you are in Sydney and looking for some peace and quiet, you should make a detour to the Botanical Garden! Here you can experience an oasis of calm in the middle of the city. The Botanical Garden is one of the oldest public parks in Australia and an important part of Sydney's history and culture.

A walk through the garden is a good option for all nature lovers and city visitors. You will be impressed by the diversity of plants and flowers that are native here. The Domain pond, surrounded by a beautiful fountain, is also particularly worth seeing.

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11.2 km

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Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.78 km

2.41 km

774 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

4.86 km

289 m

< 100 m

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