About Randwick
The oldest municipality in New South Wales, incorporated in 1859 and proclaimed a city in 1990, Randwick takes its name from the town in Gloucestershire, England. Conveniently located, it is only a short bus or car ride from the heart of Sydney (6kms) and the airport (5kms.) Randwick City enjoys 25 kms of ocean coastline and bayside foreshores - strongly influencing the character, ambience and leisure activities of the area.
Historic, culturally diverse and endowed with great natural beauty, all ensure that it remains the most visited tourist area outside central Sydney. Boasting world class accommodation facilities and sporting amenities second to none. It is central to all the major attractions and venues including the University of NSW, The Entertainment Quarter (Fox Studios), Randwick Racecourse, the Sydney Football Stadium, the Prince of Wales Hospital, Golf Courses, the Coastal Walkway and stunning beaches all within a short bus ride from the centre of Sydney.
A Brief Historical Overview
Aboriginals were the first to inhabit the Randwick area with archaeological evidence dating back some 10,000 years. |
1770 | Captain James Cook discovered Botany Bay. |
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| 1788 | Captain Arthur Phillip - brought the first fleet into Botany Bay. A French expedition led by La Perouse arrived in Botany Bay. Australia's first European trail ran from Botany Bay to Sydney Cove following the coastal ridge. |
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| 1811 | Governor Macquarie set aside 185 hectares for grazing and water. This land was later to become Centennial Park. |
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| 1859 | Randwick incorporated as a Municipality - New South Wales' oldest. |
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| 1888 | Centennial Park was opened on Australia Day, January 26, as part of centenary celebrations. The park is visited by more than 3 million people annually. Sydney's only example of an English country style park and also Australia's grandest of the 19th century. |
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| 1901 | Declaration of the Commonwealth of Australia in Centennial Park. |
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| 1990 | Randwick declared a city. |
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| 2000 | Olympic venue for a number of events. |
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| 2001 | Celebration of centenary of Federation in Centennial Park. |
Coastal Walkway 
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