What to see in the park
The ANZAC War Memorial, located in the southern part of Hyde Park, was built to commemorate the Australian and New Zealand Allied soldiers who died in World War I. It is a solemn and dignified memorial that faces a calm, contemplative pond and is surrounded by woodland on three other sides.The solemn memorial faces a calm, contemplative pond and is surrounded on three sides by dense woodland.The War Memorial is not only open to the public as an attraction, but is also an important place of historical remembrance for the local community.
Archibald Fountain, located just north of Hyde Park, is recognized as Australia's most beautiful public fountain.Archibald Fountain was built to commemorate the Australian and French alliances of World War I. Today, it is not only a popular filming location for tourists, but is also a popular performance and speech venue for street performers and public gatherings in the Sydney metropolitan area.
Admission and Opening Hours
Most of Hyde Park is free and open to the public all day, except for some of the historic buildings, for which admission is required.
Transportation
Buses：Take a Sydney city bus to Museum Station (Elizabeth St, Stand E) or Hyde park.
Train：Take the train to Museum Station and walk for about 5 minutes. Recommended duration: 1-2 hours.
Other You Should Know
- Hyde Park, located in the center of Sydney, was first built in 1810 and has a history of nearly 200 years, with nearly 580 trees throughout the park.
- The park has a large clean lawn with trees over 100 years old and is a great place for locals to relax and have a picnic on the lawn.
- The centerpiece of the park is a uniquely designed fountain, with old sculptures everywhere, and a military memorial.
- Australia's oldest park, modeled after Hyde Park in London.