Location & Overview
Just eight kilometres from the CBD and two kilometres from the coast, Randwick is the bridge between the city and the east. Best known as the home of horse racing in Sydney, Randwick offers much more than a famous racecourse. You'll also find a rainforest gully, unique museums, a heritage-listed cinema, plenty of shopping and a bustling Eat Street.
Traditional & History
The traditional owners are the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples of the Eora Nation, who used the area for fishing and cultural activities. Randwick's present-day name comes from a village in Gloucestershire, England, birthplace of the six-time mayor of Randwick, Simeon Henry Pearce.
Housing
Beyond the hustle and bustle, Randwick is primarily residential. The majority of its homes are apartments catering to working professionals and students. These range from 1960s and '70s blocks to charming Tudor and Gothic-influenced apartments.
Recreation and Amenities
Immerse yourself in nature and take the short walk-through Fred Hollows Reserve, a magical rainforest gully. Founded in 1833, Royal Randwick Racecourse is an iconic Australian sporting venue and attracts a regular crowd revelling in the chance to dress up and enjoy the A-grade entertainment facilities.
The heritage-listed Ritz Cinema in The Spot was built in 1937. One of only two remaining Art Deco cinemas in Sydney, it's guaranteed to transport you back to a golden age of cinema.
Dining and Entertainment
There's no shortage of delicious places to eat in Randwick. Visit the Newmarket dining precinct and the ever popular 'The Spot', where you'll find a high concentration of restaurants, cafes and bars serving up tapas, Hungarian pastries, Italian delights and American style burgers. As you explore the boulevards of Randwick, you'll discover a handful of charming gastropubs, such as The DOG Hotel, which has a range of craft brews on tap and a wonderful beer garden. The classic two-storey Royal Hotel Randwick, built in 1887, is a grand corner pub.