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The old 2CH radio station in Ermington, Sydney, Australia, on the site of what is now Timor Barracks.  Exact date is unknown, but it was before the 1960s.

This photograph was taken by my grandfather William Devaney, who is now deceased.  It was scanned by me.  As such, I consider myself, John Dalton, to be the copyright holder. I agree to license this photograph under the GNU General Public License.  This picture has been cropped slightly.  I have the original uncropped file and the paper print to prove ownership if anyone tries to falsely claim they own the photograph.
The old 2CH radio station in Ermington, Sydney, Australia, on the site of what is now Timor Barracks.  Exact date is unknown, but it was before the 1960s.
This photograph was taken by my grandfather William Devaney, who is now deceased.  It was scanned by me.  As such, I consider myself, John Dalton, to be the copyright holder. I agree to license this photograph under the GNU General Public License.  This picture has been cropped slightly.  I have the original uncropped file and the paper print to prove ownership if anyone tries to falsely claim they own the photograph.

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Riverwalk, Ermington, New South Wales
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Ermington

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Ermington

Ermington works well as a base: 15km from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Ermington is in New South Wales, Australia, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the left here.

Ermington is a riverside suburb in the geographical and demographic centre of Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Ermington is located 15 kilometres from the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Parramatta. Ermington lies on the northern bank of the Parramatta River.

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What is there to see near Ermington?

Within an hour or so of Ermington: Deus Ex Machina Camperdown (14 km), Sydney Harbour Bridge (15 km), Sydney Opera House Forecourt (15 km), Rising Sun Workshop (15 km).

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The nearest famous roads are Grand Pacific Drive and Macquarie Pass.

Where is Ermington?

Ermington is in New South Wales, Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
10,550
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.8148, 151.0547

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Ermington

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Deus Ex Machina Camperdown

The original Temple of Enthusiasm in Sydney, a pioneering cafe-motorcycle-surfboard-fashion concept that spawned a global cult following.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Massive steel arch bridge spanning Sydney Harbour, affectionately nicknamed 'the Coathanger' and open for bridge climbs.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Harbourside promenade at Bennelong Point offering the classic combined view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge together.

15 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Rising Sun Workshop

A motorcycle workshop, cafe, and barbershop in Newtown, Sydney, fusing Japanese aesthetics with Australian moto culture.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Sydney

Iconic harbourside amusement park at Milsons Point with stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Darling Harbour aquarium showcasing Australia's unique marine life including platypus, dugongs, and Great Barrier Reef displays.

15 km · about 30 min drive

tunnel

Sydney Harbour Tunnel

A 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Australian Museum

Australia's oldest museum, specializing in natural history and Indigenous Australian culture with world-class collections.

16 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Ermington

  • Right hereSydney Harbour TunnelA 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.
  • 46 kmGrand Pacific Drive140 km coastal route from the Royal National Park to Wollongong and beyond, sweeping past Bald Hill's hang-glider lookout, seaside villages and the famous Sea Cliff Bridge.
  • 46 kmBald Hill LookoutClifftop lookout and hang-gliding launch at Stanwell Tops overlooking the Sea Cliff Bridge and Illawarra coastline, with roadside parking.
  • 49 kmSea Cliff BridgeA 665 m balanced-cantilever bridge that curves off the Illawarra escarpment and hangs over the Pacific, the photogenic centrepiece of Grand Pacific Drive south of Sydney.
  • 69 kmThree Sisters, Echo Point (Blue Mountains)Sandstone rock formation above the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains, viewed from Echo Point which has a large car park and visitor centre.

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