St James’s Square Sydney, Sydney, Bezoekersgids & wat te doen in de buurt

St James's Square is a public square on Macquarie Street, listed at 243 Macquarie St, in the centre of Sydney, Australia. It is an easy stop on foot for anyone exploring the city centre, and a good excuse to slow down and look around this part of town.

Tips for your visit

• A short stop is enough for most visitors. Allow more time if you want to walk the surrounding streets as well.
• Daylight is the most comfortable time to visit, both for photos and for finding your way around on foot.
• Macquarie Street is known for its historic public buildings, so it is worth pairing the visit with a stroll along it.
• If you plan to go inside any building nearby, check current opening hours before you set out, and wear comfortable shoes.

See it on a quest

The Oz Escape in Sydney is an Oz-themed quest that passes St James's Square. You reach it on foot as one stop of a longer route through the area, the app tells you about each place as you arrive, and you solve a puzzle on the spot. One ticket covers the whole group.

The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Sydney, AU is a second Oz-themed route that also takes you past the square. Play it any time on your phone, with no guide and no group to join, and one ticket covers the whole group.

Sydney Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society. suits anyone who prefers a detective theme. You walk to the square as part of the route, hear about each place as you get there and solve a puzzle in what is in front of you. One ticket covers the whole group.