Cremorne Point, New South Wales
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| Cremorne Point Sydney, New South Wales |
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 Cremorne Point Wharf prior to collapse |
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| Postcode: | 2090 | ||||||||||||
| Location: | 6 km (4 mi) north of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | North Sydney Council | ||||||||||||
| State District: | North Shore, | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | North Sydney | ||||||||||||
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Cremorne Point is a harbourside suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Cremorne is located 6 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government areas of North Sydney Council.
Cremorne Point shares the postcode of 2090 with Cremorne, a separate suburb to the north. Cremorne Point sits on Sydney Harbour between Shell Cove and Mosman Bay. Cremorne Junction is a locality within the suburb of Cremorne.
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[edit] History
Cremorne was named after the Cremorne Gardens, a popular pleasure ground in London, England. [1]
Robertsons Point was named after James Robertson who was granted 35 hectares there in 1820. He was the father of Premier Sir John Robertson. Robertsons Point offers one of the best views of Sydney and its harbour.
[edit] Transport
Cremorne Point has a ferry a wharf located on the peninsula's south-west. It was partially sunk in wild storms on 9th June 2007[2] but was operational again on 15 September 2007. [3]
[edit] References
- ^ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Frances Pollon, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8, page 72
- ^ Cremorne wharf collapses.
- ^ Cremorne Point Wharf reopens Saturday 15 September 2007.
[edit] External links
- Cremorne Point, New South Wales is at coordinates Coordinates:
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