Timeline
13:00
Pick up a savory pie and a coffee from The Pie Tin. With a wide selection of sweet and savory options, it is the perfect quick bite to keep you going. The shop is open from 10:00, so you can arrive right when your walk begins.
13:15
Walk two minutes to Better Read Than Dead. As one of the Inner-west's largest bookstores, it offers a quiet corner to browse biographies and hard-to-find titles. The shelves are easy to navigate, and you can spend as much or as little time as you like.
13:45
Head to Camperdown Memorial Rest Park. Located just two blocks behind King Street, this spot offers plenty of open space and atmospheric views of the adjoining church cemetery. Sit on the grass, people-watch, and enjoy the relaxed vibe. The Newtown Festival is held here in November, but it is a great spot any day of the year.
Local tip
The Pie Tin serves craft beers as well as coffee, so you can choose your preferred afternoon drink. Better Read Than Dead is open until 21:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to browse.
Check before you go
- The Pie Tin is open Mo-We 10:00-20:00, Th-Sa 10:00-22:00, and Su 10:00-18:00.
- Better Read Than Dead is open Mo-Sa 09:30-21:00 and Su 10:00-18:00.
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