Barangaroo, Urban administrative district in Sydney, Australia.
Barangaroo is a contemporary waterfront district on Sydney's northwestern edge, stretching from the harbor to the southern end of Sydney Harbour Bridge. It combines office towers, residential buildings, and a substantial public park with direct access to the water.
The area served as a major port and shipbuilding operation from the 1800s through the 1980s, handling wool and bulk goods for export. A comprehensive redevelopment in the early 2000s closed the working docks and transformed it into the mixed-use district we see today.
The area is named after an Eora leader, honoring the Indigenous people who lived here long before European settlement. Today, public art and informational displays throughout the neighborhood reflect this connection and its ongoing importance to the community.
The area is accessible by ferry at the Barangaroo wharf, by bus, and on foot through Wynyard Walk; a new metro station is planned to open soon. Daytime visits work best when shops, restaurants, and the public park are fully open and active.
Beneath the new development lie shell middens and rock carvings dating back 6,000 years, evidence of how long the Eora people used this location. These archaeological remains were discovered and partially preserved during the redevelopment to protect the early heritage of the site.
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