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Art, Markets, and a Harbour Pie

Start with contemporary art, browse the local makers, and finish with a classic Sydney takeaway by the water.

Best time: noneAbout 195 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery

    Visit Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery. It opens at 10:00 on weekdays and 11:00 on Saturdays. Arriving right at opening gives you the quietest time to view the challenging contemporary art before the crowds arrive.

  2. 10:45

    Paddington Markets

    Walk 10 minutes to Paddington Markets. This stylish stall venue has been running since 1973 and features designers, jewellers, and craftsmen. It is open from 10:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays, making it the perfect mid-morning stop to browse and buy.

  3. 11:45

    Harry's Cafe de Wheels

    Head to Harry's Cafe de Wheels in Woolloomooloo for lunch. This piece of Sydney history sits right on the water. Stand up against the van and grab a pie, peas, and mash. It is open from 09:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 23:30 on Saturdays.

Local tip

The walk from Paddington Markets to Woolloomooloo is longer than the other steps. Check the route for the best path along the harbour.

Check before you go

  • Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery is open Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00 and Sa 11:00-18:00.
  • Paddington Markets is open Sa 10:00-16:00.
  • Harry's Cafe de Wheels is open Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr 09:00-23:30; Sa 10:00-23:30; Su 10:00-22:00.

Worth knowing

  • Paddington Markets is open at 10:45 only on Sa

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