The new Sydney Fish Market, home to 40 retailers, stands as Sydney's premier seafood and dining epicentre.

It is the largest market of its kind in the southern hemisphere and will serve as one of Australia's leading tourist destinations. As part of the State Significant Blackwattle Bay precinct, it will form one of Sydney's newest inner city waterfront destinations, making the harbour foreshore more accessible and attractive whilst serving as a dynamic cultural, residential, commercial and civic hub.

The new Sydney Fish Market brings together 40 retailers in a vibrant waterfront setting.

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Sydney Fish Market sign over entrance to building

First Nations heritage

In the public domain area of the new Sydney Fish Market, locals and visitors can reconnect with First Nations heritage and maritime history by exploring 5 permanent installations that reflect the living stories of past, present and future.

These include 3 bronze sculptures on the promenade that tell the Stories of Country and coastline including the Saltwater People stories, an interactive water play area ‘Land of the Giant Pippies,’ and an installation of ‘Coal Loader Palm Grove,’ that pays homage to the site’s industrial history.

  • Bronze sculptures of The Nawi, a traditional bark canoe by Bidgjigal elder Uncle Steven Russell
    The Nawi, a traditional bark canoe by Bidgjigal elder Uncle Steven Russell.
  • An interactive water play area ‘Land of the Giant Pippies’ located on the eastern promenade
    An interactive water play area 'Land of the Giant Pippies' by Alison Page, located on the eastern promenade.
  • Indigenous sculpture Coal Loader Palm Grover by Mike Hewson that pays homage to the site's industrial history
    'Coal Loader Palm Grove' by Mike Hewson, that plays homage to the site's industrial history located on the eastern promenade.
  • Birrang Narrami (Star Net), a traditional woven fishing net by Wiradjuri, Yuin and Gadigal multi-disciplinary artist and master weaver Nadeena Dixon
    Birrang Narrami (Star Net), a traditional woven fishing net by Wiradjuri, Yuin and Gadigal multi-disciplinary artist and master weaver Nadeena Dixon.
  • The Call of Ngura (Country), representing the Dreamtime journey of the great Creator Gurangady by Buruberong and Wumali (Dharug) creative Leanne Tobin
    The Call of Ngura (Country), representing the Dreamtime journey of the great Creator Gurangady by Buruberong and Wumali (Dharug) creative Leanne Tobin.

Getting here

The new Sydney Fish Market is located on Bridge Road, Glebe. Public transport is the easiest way to get to the market, with train light rail and bus stops nearby. You can plan your trip using the Transport for NSW Trip Planner or find out more at Plan Your Visit.

Feedback

Should you have any feedback on the new Sydney Fish Market public domain area, email [email protected] or phone 02 9240 8500.

Placemaking NSW is responsible for the management of the public domain around the Sydney Fish Market.