MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS
SPORT AND AQUATIC CENTRE 800,000+ visitors per year enjoy the University’s sporting facilities on Gymnasium Road. Heated 50 metre and 25 metre pools, a modern gymnasium, yoga studios, badminton and squash courts are available for use of the general public.
MUSEUMS Macquarie University hosts four museum collections, reflecting just some of the rich scholarly diversity of the teaching departments. The Museum of Ancient Cultures - building X5B; Australian History Museum – building W6A; Earth Sciences Museum - building E5A foyer; Biological Sciences Museum - Building E8B.
ART GALLERY The University Art Gallery presents a diverse range of exhibitions aimed to impart knowledge, inspire ideas and stimulate discussion. Supporting the individual exhibits are a wide range of public programs of talks, forums and performance. Building E11A.
SCULPTURE PARK AND ARBORETUM The Macquarie campus offers a number of intriguing walks showcasing one of the largest outdoor sculpture collections in the southern hemisphere. Complementing these sculptures are a series of botanic themed walks showcasing the Macquarie University Arboretum.
ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY Open to the public each Friday evening between February and December, with observation of the night sky guided by professional astronomy staff. Online bookings essential.
For more info: mq.edu.au
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This sun-dappled cafe is shorthand for freshly baked pastries, hand-crafted salads and the kind of high-voltage Campos coffee hit that’s an instant antidote to a flagging afternoon. Make sure you try the salted caramel shakes with a Cronut. Bldg D, Optus Campus, 1 Lyon Park Rd.
Batch ZKK C41
This buzzy caffeine hub keeps workers fuelled with creamy cappuccinos, full-bodied espresso and aromatic coffee beans sourced from Brazil, Ethiopia, India and Columbia. It also offers an in-house catering service. 15 Talavera Rd. T: 0404 160 802
Fibonacci Coffee E4 & F69
Red accents and sleek fixtures might make this post-work hangout the perfect place to down a cocktail but it’s also ground zero for meat fiends, thanks to an array of burgers, chicken wings and beef ribs. 11 Talavera Rd. T: 9805 1199
Ribs and Rumps D318
Imaginative toasted paninis, colourburst fruit salads and a lineup of hot breakfast options play a starring role at this family-run eatery. It also serves up freshly baked Turkish pide.13-15 Lyon Park Rd. T: 9889 8935
Ellate C48
Lined with pretty bunches of roses, gerbera’s and natives, this laid-back garden cafe is the perfect excuse for ordering a side of blooms with your coffee. It’s also home to a simple menu and friendly service. Macquarie Park Cemetry. T: 9889 3899
Macquarie Park Florist E527
This charming cafe at Eden Gardens doles out feather-light cakes, seasonal salads and modern Australian lunches in garden surrounds. Rally your favourite colleagues and make a beeline for a table on the sun-lit deck. 301/307 Lane Cove Rd. T: 9491 9900
Dragonfly Cafe E37
At this bustling caffeine hub, an ultramodern fitout - all pendant lighting and upcycled wood - meets an inventive menu featuring fall-apart brownies, ham and cheese melts and three types of breakfast wrap. The baristas here mean business. LGF, 5 Talavera Rd. T: 9888 3533
Cafe Parco D416
You don’t need to be in the midst of an all-night study session to frequent this library cafe which fuels students with sandwiches, espresso and snacks. Pull up a courtyard table and relive your uni days - minus the exam stress. GF, MQU Library, Central Av. T: 9850 9420
Long Shot Cafe (MQ) B214
Leather couches, red chairs and foliage dot this eatery which takes decor tips from French style. However, its presswiches - toasted sandwiches stuffed with everything from smoked salmon to grilled vegetables - are its real claim to fame. 1 University Av, MQU. T: 0404 089 289
Presse Cafe (MQ) B317
The handiwork of ex-Rugby star George Gregan, this sun-splashed café in the Avaya foyer, pours a consistently good brew courtesy of Allpress. It also owes its popularity to Brasserie Bread sandwiches and a fresh, slick interior. Image: Rosie & Co.123 Epping Rd. T: 9889 4884
GG Espresso C410
Are you a noodle fiend? Offering everything from Hokkien and vermicelli to egg noodles and Udon, this lunch institution lets you customise a takeaway box that’s the culinary equivalent of your dream Asian holiday. Shop 4/6 Eden Park Dr. T: 9889 1122
Hokka Hokka Noodles D413
This classy meeting venue isn’t short on culinary kudos - think hearty steaks, wallet-friendly lunch specials and a European-style buffet breakfast to make you feel like you’re on holiday during the week. 7-11 Talavera Rd, North Ryde. T: 9491 9500
Orchards at Courtyard Marriott D415
This fuss-free student stalwart offers freshly made sandwiches, tantalising hot meals and dangerously addictive snacks. If you’re environmentally conscious take note - it makes flawless flat whites using 100% organic and fair trade beans. GF, E3A Building, Eastern Rd. T: 9850 7764
Globe Cafe (MQ) B212
This airy eatery combines fast, friendly service, ample seating and a culinary offering that covers everything from a takeway latte and muffin to a hearty, house-made lunch. It also offers corporate catering.1/3 Richardson Pl. T: 9889 8581
Binary Cafe F624
This Optus campus mainstay is shorthand for artisanal bread, melt-in-your-mouth pastries and stellar coffee courtesy of local roasters Espresso Di Manfredi. Bonus points for a sleek fitout heavy on indoor plants and modern fixtures. Bld F, Optus Campus, 1 Lyon Park Rd. T: 8087 1866
Bluestone Cafe C42
Chirpy red-and-white accents, generous wooden tables and modern seating make this cafe a popular interlude to endless meetings. It also serves up fresh bagels, Vietnamese rice paper rolls and a sumptuous range of tarts. 376 Lane Cove Rd. T: 9889 0122
Cafe Pinnacle D43
This spacious eatery-cum-lounge lures office workers with freshly baked paninis, a soulful lineup of pastas and a newly minted carnivore’s bar offering everything from pulled pork sandwiches to slow-cooked lamb. Bldg C, 12-24 Talavera Rd. T: 9889 4550
Cafe Pronto D34
Gym buffs flock to this lively cafe for post-workout rewards - think dulche de leche milkshakes, baby sorrel salads, bircher muesli and a colourful lineup of made-to-order sandwiches. 1 Gymnasium Rd, MQU. T: 9850 9417
Cafe Crunch (MQ) B25
Freshness isn’t just a figure of speech at this bustling food bar. Come for hearty chicken wraps, imaginative salads and daily hot food specials that range from flavoursome curries to soulful roasts. 1/6 Eden Park Dr. T: 9888 2577
D’Fresh Food Bar D46
This much-loved Malaysian eatery conjures the flavours and textures of a Kuala Lumpur Hawker’s Market. It turns out flaky roti, fiery chicken curry and char kway teoh that’s just the right shade of smoky. Shop 7/285-297 Lane Cove Rd. T: 9889 7977
Sambals D419
What do you get when you cross rich, soulful flat whites, friendly service and a scrambled egg breakfast wrap that’s the secret to a perfect morning? There’s a reason that this caffeine hub is a favourite local pick. 80 Waterloo Rd. T: 9888 6666
Silverchair Cafe C320
This compact caffeine joint is shorthand for warm, speedy service, a wide range of breakfast options and fresh pastries tailor-made for a quick afternoon tea. Don’t miss its velvety in-house coffee blend.GL, Bldg B, 15 Talavera Rd. T: 9888 6884
Styx Cafe D321
Pouring icy beer, crisp sauvignon blanc and flawless Cosmopolitans, this lively bar-cum-bistro plays a starring role in post-work rituals. Take your friends, decamp to the garden bar and commemorate the end of your week. 108 Herring Rd. T: 9887 2411
The Ranch B422
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Pairing mood lighting with a plush fitout, this eatery-cum-wine bar dishes up bistro favourites such as Atlantic salmon and salt n’ pepper squid. It’s also home to a well-edited wine list. 6 Eden Park Dr. T: 9888 6377
Glasshouse Cafe D411
This upmarket eatery is a prime backdrop for winning over clients - come for heavenly Sydney rock oysters, a legendary Black Angus rib eye and an adventurous wine list that features everything from Spanish tempranillo to Mudgee pinot grigio. 58–62 Delhi Rd. T: 8899 8980
Atlantis Bar & Dining F623
Drop by for a quick burger, or stay longer for a lunch meeting over steak and wine. This bar bistro offers up fine dining plus quick and fresh eats, with an extensive wine menu, cocktails and tap beer. 1/39 Dehli Rd. T: 9889 1115
Cicada Cafe Bar Bistro E625
This friendly cafe dishes up rustic Mediterranean fare - think chilli prawn linguine, mezze plates heaving with prosciutto, haloumi and octopus, spicy Italian sausage and bread brushed with salt. 56 Delhi Rd. T: 9889 4118
Fourno Restaurant F626
Breakfast meeting? This sun-dappled cafe offers pitch-perfect flat whites and a wholesome brunch menu bound to cure your egg cravings. It’s also the go-to locale for a fancy - but well-priced - lunch. 1/1-3 Julius Av. T: 9889 2405
Trebbiano F628
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GETTING AROUNDConnect Macquarie Park + North Ryde are helping to make it easier for you to travel to, and around, Macquarie Park.
Located 16 km from the Sydney CBD, Macquarie Park is the second largest business district in NSW. It is highly accessible by train and bus. There are three train stations at Macquarie University, Macquarie Park and North Ryde. The Macquarie Centre bus interchange is the key pick up and dropoff point for the 30+ bus routes serving Macquarie Park and North Ryde. Go to: connectmacpark.com for more transport information.
SHARED PATH CODE OF CONDUCT
Several paths in Macquarie Park are shared between pedestrians and cyclists. When using and enjoying these paths, remember to look out for fellow path users.
PEDESTRIANS
• Keep to the left• Move off the path when stationary • Be aware of other path users and bike riders• Wear bright or reflective clothing if walking at night
CYCLISTS
• Keep left unless overtaking• Slow down if sight lines are unclear• Warn walkers of your approach with your bell or voice
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Connect Macquarie Park + North Ryde is the first Transport Management Association in NSW, a pilot project between businesses in the area, state and local government, developers and institutions. To make it easier for staff to commute to work and for business to operate efficiently in the area, this innovative collaboration seeks to increase the number of people catching public transport, sharing a car, walking or cycling to work. For more information visit connectmacpark.com
Special thanks for our foundation member businesses, Transport for NSW and City of Ryde
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1 Batch ZKK C4 Fresh eats and espresso Optus Building D, Optus Campus, 1 Lyonpark Rd. batchzkk.com M to F 6am-5pm
2 Bluestone Espresso Bar C4Good food, coffee and drinksOptus Building F, Optus Campus, 1 Lyonpark Rd. T: 8087 1866 bluestoneoptus.com.au M to F 6am-5pm
3 Cafe Pinnacle D4 Modern lunchtime one-stop-shopPinnacle Office Park, Ground Floor, Building B, 376 Lane Cove Rd.T: 9889 0122 cafepinnacle.com.auM to F 6am-4pm
4 Café Pronto D3Espresso eatery loungeBuilding C, 12-24 Talavera Rd.T: 9889 4550 cafepronto.com.auM to F 6am-4pm
5 Crunch Café (MQ) B2 Foof for fitness enthusiasts1 Gymnasium Rd, Macquarie University Sport and Recreation Centre. T: 9850 9417 mq.edu.auM to F 7am-7pm Sa Su 7.30am to 5pm
6 D’ Fresh Food Bar D4 Bustling food bar1/6 Eden Park Dr.T: 9888 2577 justcatering.com.au M to F 6am-4pm
7 Dragonfly Cafe E3 Garden oasis cafe
301/307 Lane Cove Rd. T: 9491 9900 edengardens.com.auM to F 8.30am-4pm Sa Su 8.30am-4.30pm
8 Ellatte C3 Family run eatery13-15 Lyon Park Rd.T: 9889 8935 elattecoffeebar.com.auM to F 6am-4.30pm
9 Fibonacci Coffee E4 F6 Buzzy caffeine hub15 Talavera Rd. T: 0404 160 802 1 Julius Av. T: 0410 652 000 fibonaccicoffee.com.auM to F 6.30am-4.30pm
10 GG Espresso C4 Outdoor cafe123 Epping Rd.T: 9889 4884 georgegregan.comM to F 7am-4pm
11 Glasshouse Cafe D4 Eatery and wine bar6 Eden Park Dr. T: 9888 6377 glasshousecafe.com M to F 7am-4pm
12 Globe Cafe (MQ) B2 Handy uni cafe hotspotGround Floor, E3A Building, Eastern Rd.T: 9850 7764 mq.edu.au M to F 7:30am-5pm
13 Hokka Hokka Noodles D4 Lunchtime institutionShop 4/6 Eden Park Dr.T: 9889 1122 hokkahokka.com.au M to F 7.30am-3.30pm
14 Long Shot Cafe (MQ) B2 Student fuel stop
Ground Floor, Macquarie University Library, Central Av.T: 9850 9420 mq.edu.au M to F 8am-10pm Sa Su 10am-6pm
15 Orchards at Marriott D4 Perfect after work meeting spot7-11 Talavera Rd. T: 9491 9500 marriott.com 7 days 7am-10pm
16 Cafe Parco D4 Bustling caffeine hubThe Park Estate, Lower Ground Floor, 5 Talavera Rd.T: 9888 3533 cafeparco.com.au M to F 7.30am-4pm
17 Presse Cafe Campus (MQ) B3 The home of PresswichesLevel 2, Campus Hub, 1 University Av. T: 0404 089 289 pressecafe.comM to F 6am-5pm
18 Ribs and Rumps D4Post work hangout11 Talavera Rd.T: 9805 1199 ribsandrumps.com.au7 days 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10pm
19 Sambal’s D4Malaysian and Singaporean eateryShop 7, 285-297 Lane Cove Rd.T: 9889 7977 sambal.com.auLunch M to F 11.30am-2.30pm Sa Su 11.30am-3.00pmDinner Th to Su 6pm-10pm Take Away Th to Su 5.30pm-10pm
20 Silverchair Cafe C3Comforting local cafe80 Waterloo Rd. T: 9888 6666 Facebook: Silverchair-CafeM to F 6am-3:30pm
21 Styx D3Compact caffeine jointGround Floor, 15 Talavera Rd.T: 9888 6884 M to F 6am-4.30pm
22 The Ranch C3 Bar and bistro108 Herring Rd (corner Epping).T: 9887 2411 theranch.com.auLunch M to Th 11.30am-3pm Dinner M to Th 5.30pm-9.30pm Lunch & Dinner F Sa 11.30am-9.30pm Su 11.30am-9pm
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23 Atlantis Bar & Dining F6 Upmarket dining experience58-62 Dehli Rd.T: 8899 8980 atlantisbardining.com.au7 days 6.30am-10am 12pm-3pm 6pm-10pm
24 Binary Cafe F6 Outdoor eateryShop 1/3 Richardson Pl. T: 9889 8581 M to F 6am-3pm
25 Cicada Bar Bistro E6 Fine dining and outdoor cafe1/39 Dehli Rd. T: 9889 1115 M to F 6am-4pm
26 Fourno Pizza, Pasta and Restaurant F6
Rustic Mediterranean56 Delhi Rd. T: 9889 4118 fourno.com.auM to F 8am-10pm Sa 5pm-9pm
27 Macquarie Park Cafe & Florist E5Laid back garden cafeMacquarie Park Cemetery, Cnr Delhi and Plassey Rds. T: 9889 3899 macquarieparkcafeflorist.com.au M to Sa 8.30am-5pm
28 Trebbiano F6Sun dappled cafe brasserie1-3 Julius Av. T: 9889 2405 Facebook:TrebbianoM to F 7am-4pm
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ABOUT MACQUARIE PARK + NORTH RYDEVision and innovation collide at Macquarie Park, a lively business precinct that plays host to industry trailblazers from around the world. Here, specialty coffee shops bloom on the ground floors of ASX-listed company headquarters and ultra-modern eateries hum with workers sharing insights and making plans. The leafy pleasures of nearby Lane Cove National Park let locals combine work with play and a wave of hangouts, spaces and recreational facilities offer new ways to refuel after a productive day.
MACQUARIE PARK + NORTH RYDEIssue # 1NOVEMBER 2014Circulation: 40,000
Published by Urban Walkabout Head Office: 120A Devonshire St Surry Hills NSW 2010 T: 02 9698 4115 E: [email protected] Cover artist: Amy Blue (amyblue.squarespace.com)Photography: Matt Hoggett (matthoggett.com)© Urban Walkabout 2014
WHERE DO I FIND THE FREE URBAN WALKABOUT GUIDES?
Find the complete series of Urban Walkabout Sydney Guide Maps at most hotels in Sydney (in display stands or behind the desk with concierge); and at The Rocks and Darling Harbour Visitors Centres. The Macquarie Park guide is also available at the featured venues, at transport kiosks, and in your building foyer or canteen.
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