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Randwick falls in the state of New South Wales and is located in south-eastern Sydney. Essentially a suburb, Randwick is only 6 km from Sydney central business district.
The sprawling Randwick Racecourse makes up most of Randwick, while a large remaining portion is a residential area. Randwick is the administrative center for the local government area of the City of Randwick. A local government area in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, the City of Randwick encompasses Centennial Park, the largest park in Sydney.
Randwick: History
Randwick takes its name from the village of Randwick in Gloucestershire, England. The mayor of the district, Simeon Henry Pearce hailed from the particular village in England. He along with his brother had worked hard at developing Randwick in its early years. Randwick municipality is the oldest in New South Wales. Some of the old terrace houses, houses, cemeteries, churches and other historical buildings stand secure in Randwick- exuding magnificence and grandeur.
Randwick: Places of interest
Randwick plays host to number of tourists every year. Some of the most visited places in the Randwick are-
Royal Randwick Racecourse
Royal Randwick Racecourse is one of the best race courses in Sydney. The first official horse race in Randwick Course was recorded in 1833. The racing events in Randwick courses generate an overwhelming amount of public interest. Glamour and excitement are the usual accompaniment to the horse races in Randwick race course.
Centennial Parklands
Centennial Parklands was declared open to the public in 1888 by Sir Henry Parkes. One of the major reasons for the special regard that Australians bear for Centennial Parklands is that it houses the Federation Pavilion, a monument of great significance to the Australians since it commemorates the birth of Australia as an independent nation. Centennial Parklands consists of Moor Park, Queens Park and Centennial Park. One of the best ways to appreciate the varying expanse of Centennial Parklands is taking a cycling tour around it.
The Royal Hotel Randwick
The Royal Hotel Randwick is listed under the National Trust Building. It was built in 1887 and remains one of the best suburban hotels in Sydney.
Randwick also has many shopping places, out of which The Spot remains the most popular. The Spot comprises numerous shops, cafes and a movie hall.
