Lloyd Rees Fountain , Sydney, Visitor Guide & Things to Do Nearby

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Sydney Shadows: The Ghost of the QVB

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94 min
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About Lloyd Rees Fountain

The Lloyd Rees Fountain is a public fountain on Martin Place, the pedestrian plaza that runs through the centre of Sydney's business district. It sits in one of the city's best-known open spaces, which makes it an easy stop on any walk through the CBD.

Tips for your visit

Plan on 10 to 15 minutes at the fountain itself. It is an outdoor space in a public plaza, so you can see it at any time without going inside anywhere.
Weekday mornings and lunchtimes are busy with office workers. Early morning or late afternoon is usually calmer for photos.
Martin Place is pedestrianised, so it is easy to walk. Explore the rest of the plaza on foot, including the Cenotaph further along it.
Sydney's summer sun can be strong and there is limited shade in open plazas, so bring water and a hat in warm months.

See it on a quest

The Oz Escape in Sydney passes this spot. You reach it on foot as one stop on a longer route through the city centre, 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 goes by the fountain. You walk between stops at your own pace, hear about each place as you reach it and work out a puzzle from what is in front of you. One ticket covers the whole group.

Sydney Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society. is a detective-style route that includes this stop. You start whenever you like, with no guide and no group to join, and you solve a puzzle at each place. One ticket covers the whole group.

Plan Your Visit

Address: 30C Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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Lloyd Rees Fountain Quest starting points

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lloyd Rees Fountain free to visit?

It is an outdoor fountain in the public plaza of Martin Place, so you can look at it from the street without going inside anywhere. Check the City of Sydney for any current works or closures before you go.

How long do you need at the Lloyd Rees Fountain?

Most visitors need only 10 to 15 minutes at the fountain. It works best as one stop on a longer walk through Martin Place and the surrounding Sydney CBD streets rather than a destination on its own.

Where is the Lloyd Rees Fountain?

It is on Martin Place in the centre of Sydney, at 30C Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000. Martin Place is pedestrianised, so the fountain is easy to reach on foot from nearby streets in the CBD.

How can I see the Lloyd Rees Fountain on a self-guided walk?

Play The Oz Escape in Sydney, which passes the fountain. You walk to it as one stop on a longer route, the app tells you about each place as you arrive, and you solve a puzzle there. No guide or group is needed.

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