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New South Wales Casino Hotel & Transit Guide
New South Wales hosts two casino hotel properties along the Sydney harbour foreshore in Pyrmont and Barangaroo. This guide details local transport connections, regulator oversight, and onward routes across state borders.
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New South Wales: the houses in the ten
Sydney Properties and Transit Links
The Star Sydney is located at 80 Pyrmont Street in Pyrmont, approximately 2 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district and 9 kilometres north of Sydney Airport by secondary sources. Public transport access is provided by the Inner West Light Rail (L1 Dulwich Hill line) at The Star stop, the F4 Pyrmont Bay ferry service, and bus routes 389 and 501. The property houses The Star Grand Hotel and Residences along with The Darling, a 171-room boutique hotel according to secondary records. On-site parking entrances are at 55 Pirrama Road and 2 Edward Street, with a car park clearance limit of 2.0 metres.
Crown Sydney operates at One Barangaroo on the opposite side of Darling Harbour. The complex features Crown Towers Sydney with 349 hotel rooms and 82 residential apartments. Unlike open-entry venues, Crown Sydney holds a restricted gaming licence from the state regulator.
State Regulation and Legal Framework
Casino gaming in New South Wales is overseen by the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC). The casino licence for The Star Pty Limited has been suspended since 21 October 2022. On 25 September 2026, the NICC confirmed that the Minister amended the Casino Control Regulation 2019 to extend the term of NICC-appointed Manager Nick Weeks until 30 June 2027, allowing gaming facilities to continue operating under management.
Entry to casino floors in New South Wales is restricted to persons aged 18 years and older. For confidential support regarding gambling, contact GambleAware at 1800 858 858. You can also review responsible gambling resources across all Australian states.
Onward Interstate Travel
Travel from Sydney to interstate properties involves long-distance driving or domestic flights. Driving north from Sydney to The Star Gold Coast in Broadbeach covers 790 kilometres along the Pacific Highway according to secondary highway data. Driving south to Crown Melbourne in Victoria requires an interstate trip beyond state borders. You can compare airport distances and public transport stops across all venues in our transit comparison table or view total property locations on the map.
For structured routing assistance between Sydney and interstate destinations, check rates at the hotel on their official sites or ask our desk to plan a route for your journey.