Heritage & Arts
Indulge in the rich tapestry of creativity sweeping through the Shire, from critically acclaimed exhibitions to student-created street art. Embark on the artistic journey or step back in time. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, there’s a canvas for everyone to explore the past, present and future. Inspiration awaits around every corner in the Shire.
Hazelhurst Arts Centre
Nestled in the heart of Sutherland, the Hazel Hurst Center is a vibrant hub of community engagement and cultural enrichment.
With its modern facilities and welcoming atmosphere, the center serves as a gathering place for residents and visitors alike. From dynamic events that celebrate local talent to educational workshops fostering creativity, Hazel Hurst Center is dedicated to enhancing the social and cultural fabric of our community.
Discover a place where connections are made, ideas flourish, and the spirit of Hazel Hurst comes alive. Join us in this haven of inspiration, where every visit promises a blend of entertainment, learning, and community spirit.
For more info go to Hazelhurst
The Pavilion
Introducing The Pavilion, your premier destination for top-notch arts and entertainment in Sydney’s south. From comedy to music, theatre, and dance, an eclectic mix awaits. Experience this cutting-edge, versatile venue boasting world-class technical amenities and accommodating up to 686 guests for an unforgettable cultural immersion. Sutherland Shire is renowned for its high-calibre local performing arts companies and enthusiastic audiences. The Pavilion is a home for their work as well as an exciting selection of Australian and international entertainment, showcased in the exceptional design of architects CHROFI and NBRS Architecture.
For more info go to The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre
Walk The Walls
Follow the Walk The Walls trail and see how an array of street artists have beautified the streets of Cronulla. The trail includes 40 streets and laneway walls. There is a vast range of artistic styles including street art, stencils, posters, sculpture work, abstract and urban art, creating an art trail for all to embrace! Download the virtual map and street art booklet to follow the trail.
For more info go to Walk the Walls Cronulla Street Art Festival
Bundeena Maianbar Art Trail
Amidst The Royal National Park, Dharawal Country, in the coastal villages of Bundeena and Maianbar, a unique group of artists come together to share with you an experience like no other. These artists open their doors to the public on the first Sunday of every month.
For more info and to download the art trail map go to The Bundeena Maianbar Art Trail
Como Heritage Trail
The Como Heritage and Environment Trail (the Trail) is a 4.2 km circuit through the local streets and bushland of Como that highlights local features and traditional stories relating to the area’s local history.
The Trail traverses around the streets of Como and points out many well-known and not so well-known historic stories.
Featured along the Trail are eight interpretative stories that detail the history and development of the Como Pleasure Grounds, the Rail Bridge and Station, the Como Hotel and Scylla Bay Oval. There are also two indigenous stories from the local Dharawal tribe that have a local connection with the Georges and Woronora Rivers. The stories have survived thousands of years and come from the Alcheringa (Dreamtime) of the local indigenous people and have been endorsed by the La Perouse and Gandangara Local Land Councils. Several local flora and fauna species have been highlighted in the Virtual Tour that you may see along your walk in Paruna Reserve.
For more info and to download the trail map go to Como Heritage and Environment Trail
Arts Theatre Cronulla
The Arts Theatre Cronulla is a community theatre located in the heart of Cronulla. We are dedicated to providing high quality theatre for the people of St. George and Sutherland Shire.
We present an annual season of four productions selected from the best of Australian and international theatre. Each production runs for 21 performances over 6 weeks.
The auditorium seats 120 and most productions play to full houses.
Our technical equipment is of the highest standard. Arts Theatre productions are noted for the high quality of their production values and the creativity in their set and lighting designs.
In 2013, the theatre celebrated 50 years of continuous operation, having presented close to 200 productions.
For more info go to artstheatrecronulla.
Sydney Tramway Museum
Take a step back in time at the Sydney Tramway Museum; a great day out for the whole family. It is a unique attraction in the Sutherland Shire, and has been for over 50 years. Our aim is to preserve and operate Sydney’s vintage trams, which were an important part of everyday life for over 80 years until 1961. You can experience a wide selection of them at the museum, plus an interstate collection of trams from Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Ballarat, as well as trams from overseas including San Francisco, Nagasaki, Munich, Milan and Berlin.
Conveniently located right next to Loftus railway station, get your ticket from the conductor and jump on board to travel along 4km’s of track towards Sutherland and the Royal National Park. The first tram operates at 10.15am, then hourly. (Wednesday last trip departs National Park at 2:30pm, Sunday at 4:30pm.).
For more info go to Sydney Tramway Museum