landmark
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Massive steel arch bridge spanning Sydney Harbour, affectionately nicknamed 'the Coathanger' and open for bridge climbs.
11 km · about 20 min drive
OceaniaAustraliaNew South Wales
Macquarie Park
New South Wales, Australia · Oceania
About Macquarie Park
Macquarie Park works well as a base: 5 minutes from Gordon, 11km from Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Macquarie Park is in New South Wales, Australia, with about 9,100 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Gordon, about 4 km away.
Macquarie Park () is a suburb in the Northern Sydney region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Macquarie Park is located 13 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Ryde.
Macquarie Park was part of the suburb of North Ryde until it was gazetted as aRead more
suburb in its own right on 5 February 1999, and many businesses still use North Ryde as the address. Both suburbs share the 2113 postcode, but Macquarie University, which is located at the northern part of the suburb, has its own postcode of 2109.
Where to Stay in Macquarie Park
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Macquarie Park.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Macquarie Park.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Macquarie Park?
Within an hour or so of Macquarie Park: Sydney Harbour Bridge (11 km), Luna Park Sydney (11 km), Sydney Harbour Tunnel (11 km), Sydney Opera House Forecourt (12 km).
Are there any good drives near Macquarie Park?
The nearest famous roads are Grand Pacific Drive and Macquarie Pass.
Where is Macquarie Park?
Macquarie Park is in New South Wales, Australia, about 4 km from Gordon.
Road trip
Drive to Macquarie Park
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Macquarie Park. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 9,054
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- New South Wales
- Timezone
- Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates
- -33.7811, 151.1276
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Australia
112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
Full driving guide for AustraliaTags
Worth the detour from Macquarie Park
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Luna Park Sydney
Iconic harbourside amusement park at Milsons Point with stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
11 km · about 20 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.
11 km · about 20 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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Darling Harbour aquarium showcasing Australia's unique marine life including platypus, dugongs, and Great Barrier Reef displays.
12 km · about 25 min 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Cafe de Wheels (Woolloomooloo)
A legendary Sydney pie cart that has served hot pies and peas to locals, sailors, and road trippers from its harbourside van since 1945.
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Australian Museum
Australia's oldest museum, specializing in natural history and Indigenous Australian culture with world-class collections.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Macquarie Park
- 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.
- 51 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.
- 51 kmBald Hill LookoutClifftop lookout and hang-gliding launch at Stanwell Tops overlooking the Sea Cliff Bridge and Illawarra coastline, with roadside parking.
- 54 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.
- 76 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.
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Macquarie Park.
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Macquarie Park.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.