Cadmans Cottage
Historical Site One of Sydney's oldest colonial cottages by harbour
Historic sandstone cottage at Sydney’s Circular Quay, one of the city’s oldest surviving dwellings. Tourists photograph the cottage while walking the waterfront, close to ferry terminals and the Opera House.
Cadmans Cottage is an early colonial sandstone building located at the western edge of Circular Quay in Sydney, Australia. It is among the city’s oldest surviving residences and government buildings and retains its simple Georgian form.
Historically the building served as accommodation for government boatmen and later had varied official uses; it has been conserved and interpreted as a historic structure. The cottage sits beside the waterfront near the Overseas Passenger Terminal and close to the Royal Botanic Garden.
Its compact footprint and original sandstone walls make it a visible relic of Sydney’s early 19th-century harbour-edge development, and it is frequently noted on walking routes around Circular Quay.
- Age and construction: One of Sydney's oldest surviving structures, constructed in 1816 from local sandstone and preserved as an early colonial government building.
How to Get to Cadmans Cottage #
Located in The Rocks at the foot of George Street near Circular Quay. Walk from Circular Quay station (5-10 minutes) or take any ferry to Circular Quay and follow the waterfront promenade south to Cadmans Cottage.
Tips for Visiting Cadmans Cottage #
- Stand on the stone threshold and notice the burnished wear of the steps-that polished surface is nineteenth-century footfall.
- Visit early afternoon for the best light on the sandstone; the cottage faces the harbor so the light changes dramatically through the day.
- Check City of Sydney or local heritage listings for limited interior tours-most visits are exterior views only.
Best Time to Visit Cadmans Cottage #
Best visited in shoulder seasons to avoid peak tourist crowds; exterior visit any time.
Weather & Climate near Cadmans Cottage #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1244 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (151 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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