Wynyard, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WynyardSydney, New South Wales |
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Wynyard railway station entrance
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 Wynyard
Location in Sydney
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| Postcode(s) | 2000 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Sydney | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Sydney | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Sydney | ||||||||||||||
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Wynyard (/ˈwɪnjərd/) is a busy area right next to Wynyard Station in the heart of Sydney, Australia. It's part of the City of Sydney local government area. The postcode for Wynyard is 2000. You'll find a well-known spot called Wynyard Park here.
The Story of Wynyard's Name
Wynyard got its name from a person named Major-General Edward Buckley Wynyard. He was an officer in the British Army a long time ago. In September 1847, he was put in charge of soldiers in New South Wales, Van Diemen's Land, and New Zealand.
Getting Around Wynyard
Wynyard is a major hub for getting around Sydney.
Wynyard Railway Station
The Wynyard railway station is a big train station located underground. It's a key part of the Sydney Trains network. Six different train lines use this station.
Bus Connections
Wynyard is also a very important bus terminal. Many bus routes from the Northern Beaches and North Shore areas end their journeys here. This makes it easy for people to travel into and out of the city centre.
