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Newington Armory

This was an anarmament depot for over 100 years, before being decommissioned in 1996 to be used as part of the athletes' village for the 2000 Olympic Games. Now, the site is used for a variety of tours, a bird sanctuary and art exhibitions.

Address: Jamieson Street
Hours: Weekends & school holidays: 10AM–4PM
Price: Costs Vary
Website: sydneyolympicpark.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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