King Street, Sydney facts for kids

Quick facts for kids King Street New South Wales
A contemporary view of King Street, looking east from George Street
General information
Type	Street
Length	900 m (0.6 mi)
Major junctions
Western end	Lime Street Sydney CBD
	Shelley Street Sussex Street Kent Street Clarence Street York Street George Street Pitt Street Castlereagh Street Elizabeth Street Phillip Street
Eastern end	Macquarie Street Sydney CBD
Location(s)
LGA(s)	City of Sydney
Major suburbs	Sydney CBD

King Street is a busy street located in the heart of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It stretches from King Street Wharf and Lime Street near Darling Harbour in the west. In the east, it reaches Queens Square at St James railway station.

About King Street

King Street is an important road in Sydney's city centre. It connects many key areas and is home to several famous buildings.

Its Name and Past

King Street was named after Governor Phillip Gidley King. He was the third Governor of New South Wales. This means he was a very important leader in the early days of the colony.

For many years, the Watsons Bay tramway used to run along King Street. Trams are like electric buses that run on tracks. In 1960, the tram service stopped. Buses then took over to carry people around the city.

Important Buildings

King Street forms the northern edge of the famous Pitt Street Mall. This mall is a popular shopping area in Sydney.

You can also find some very tall and important buildings along King Street. One of these is 25 Martin Place, a huge skyscraper. It stands proudly at the corner of Castlereagh Street.

Other notable places on King Street include the Supreme Court of New South Wales. This is where important legal cases are decided. You will also see the beautiful St James Church. The St James campus of the Sydney Law School is also located here.