Anzac Parade, Sydney

Anzac Parade, Sydney

Anzac Parade is a major road in the south-eastern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It constituted part of the marathon during the 2000 Summer Olympics, and the blue line denoting the marathon's path still exists today.

Route

Anzac Parade starts at "Driver's Triangle", a small park at the intersection of Moore Park Road and South Dowling Street at Moore Park. It is a southwards extension of Flinders Street, on the border of Surry Hills and Paddington. At this intersection there is also an entrance to the Eastern Distributor. The street received its name in memory of members of the First Australian Imperial Force (later to become known as ANZACs) who marched down the street from their barracks (now a heritage listed part of UNSW) to the harbour where they were transported to World War I.

Anzac Parade passes south through the suburbs of Moore Park, Kensington, Kingsford, Maroubra, Matraville, Malabar, Chifley and Little Bay before ending at a loop at La Perouse.

Public transport

The road is served by frequent State Transit government bus services, including Sydney bus routes 300-399 and the L94. The road also contains a bus-only lane prior to its intersection with Alison Road, as well as a separate parallel bus corridor accompanying its route through Moore Park. It is one of the busiest road based public transport routes in Sydney. This is due to the lack of rail infrastructure in the area and the Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney Cricket Ground, Randwick Racecourse and The University of New South Wales all being along this road. Other major features are the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and Long Bay Gaol.

South of Kingsford, Anzac Parade is a divided road with a wide grassy median stip. This median strip was formerly used by a tram service. The line was closed in 1961, when the route was replaced by buses. [Keenan, D. "Tramways of Sydney". Transit Press 1979]

References

External links

* [http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/trafficreports/innersydcameras/anzacpde.html RTA Webcam]


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