Welome to the Queen Victoria Building, known by Sydney locals as the QVB.
Built in 1898 and designed by architect George McRea it replaced the original Sydney markets on this site.
The entire building has been faithfully restored.
Take some time to explore the building and marvel at the architecture, beautiful stained glass windows, ornate balustrades and stunning tiled floors.
PLEASE NOTE - Public access to Level 2 is permitted between 9am-6pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and between 9am-9pm on Thursday. These times could vary due to Public Holidays. For more information about centre opening times please visit https://www.qvb.com.au/centre-info
On Level 2 at the posted coordinates you will find the QVB's Great Australian Clock.
At the time of installation, June 2000, it was claimed to be the world's largest hanging animated turret clock.
Weighing in at 4 tonnes and more than 10 metres high, it's easy to see why.
The clock was designed by expert clockmaker Christopher Cook, it took 4 years to build and cost $1.5million.
Now, take a walk along to WP2 where you will find the QVB's Royal Clock.
This clock was designed by Neil Glasser in 1982 and made by Thwaites and Reed of Hastings, England.
Chiming every hour, on the hour, the performance begins with music of the trumpet voluntary. Illumianted scenes are visible through the windows on each side of the clock which display a diorama of Royal history.
TO CLAIM A FIND ON THIS GEOCACHE:
1) Visit the Great Australian Clock, choose 1 of the 5 scenes shown on this clock and send me a message or email naming the title of your chosen scene and the year if there is one noted.
2) Visit the Royal Clock and take a photo of yourself/a personal item/a sign with your Geocaching name visible, with the clock in view and post it in your log.
There is no neeed to wait for me to reply before you log a find. I will check all responses though and cachers that have info missing will be contacted.
Virtual Rewards 3.0 - 2022-2023
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between March 1, 2022 and March 1, 2023. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 3.0 on the Geocaching Blog.