Anzac Parade, Sydney

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Anzac Parade, Kingsford

Anzac Parade is a major road in the south-eastern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

[edit] 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 a southwards extension of Flinders Street, on the border of Surry Hills and Paddington. The street received its name in memory of members of the First Australian Imperial Force (later to become known as "the 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.

[edit] Public transport

The road is served by frequent State Transit government bus services, including Sydney bus routes 300-399 and the L94. 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.

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.