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Avondale University Cooranbong NSW Australia

Administration Building

Avondale University Cooranbong NSW Australia

Located in Cooranbong NSW, the Avondale University has several old heritage buildings that are worth looking at if you are in the area. We had been visiting the nearby Swinging Bridge and Sanitarium Building, so went for a walk around the campus.

Visiting on a weekend, the carparks were mostly empty, so parking wasn’t an issue. From the carpark we walked down a palm lined walk and cycleway that used to be the entrance the workers took to the nearby Sanitarium Factory. On a wet morning, it was very atmospheric walking along the path.

Affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church, the original architecture seems to reflect this heritage as the buildings are built in the New England Style and date from the late 1890s. The two-story wooden buildings are beautiful, and are well maintained and very photogenic.

As we walked through the grounds, we came across an amphitheater. All of these were within a few minutes walk from the carpark. After finishing here, we went for a look at the Sanitarium building.

Palm lined walkway to the factory
Palm lined walkway to the University
Circular amphitheater Avondale University
Circular amphitheater
College Hall Avondale University
College Hall
Administration Building Avondale University
Administration Building

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Sydney University

University of Sydney

Large enough to have its own postcode, Sydney University contains buildings dating from the mid-1800s. Built from Sydney sandstone, these wonderful buildings are Neo-Gothic designs and look magnificent.

Walking through the grounds is relaxing and the atmosphere is casual, with many places to stop, sit down and relax. The Quadrangle and Clock Tower, next to the Great Hall are particularly impressive and we spent an hour walking around.

How to Get There

We walked there from Carriageworks, another great place to visit in the area. We took the train from Central Station to Redfern, after which we walked. There was a ten-minutes to Carriageworks and a further fifteen to Sydney University.

If you are not travelling from Carriageworks, buses run from Central on a regular basis.

The Great Hall and Clock Tower

The most impressive building on campus, the Great Hall and clock tower date to the founding on the university. Built from Sydney Sandstone in a Neo-Gothic style, it is one of the draw cards for visitors.

University of Sydney
University of Sydney
Great Hall
Great Hall
The Great Hall and Clock Tower
Clock Tower and Great Hall

Sydney University Quadrangle

University of Sydney Quadrangle
Quadrangle
University of Sydney Quadrangle
The Quadrangle

Sydney University Cloisters

Surrounding the Quadrangle, the cloisters, have beautiful sandstone arches which look amazing. The wide, paved walkways also provide a shade if you want to get out of the sun.

University of Sydney Quadrangle
The Quadrangle
Cloisters
CCloisters
University of Sydney Cloisters
Cloisters

Anderson Stuart Building

Designed by James Barnet and completed in 1889, the Anderson Stuart Building has many gargoyles, stained glass windows and carvings. Located next to the main quadrangle, this sandstone building is an example of neo-gothic architecture.

Named after Thomas Peter Anderson Stuart who took up office of Professor of Anatomy & Physiology in 1883, the building houses the School of Medicine.

Anderson Stuart Building
Anderson Stuart Building

What Did We Think?

We thought this was a great place to visit, because of the beautiful buildings. The atmosphere was very relaxed with plenty of places to stop and sit down.

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