St Mary’s Cathedral stands as one of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks, a striking example of Gothic Revival architecture set against the modern skyline. Completed in stages between 1868 and 1928, the cathedral is built from warm Sydney sandstone and features twin spires that rise prominently above Hyde Park. As the spiritual seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, it has witnessed generations of history, from colonial beginnings through to present-day ceremonies.
Beyond its imposing exterior, the cathedral reveals intricate craftsmanship—stained glass windows casting vivid light across the nave, detailed stone carvings, and a crypt beneath the main floor that houses tombs of notable figures. The site itself carries deeper historical layers, having replaced an earlier cathedral destroyed by fire in 1865.
As you explore the area, take time to observe the architectural details, inscriptions, and surrounding features that tell the story of faith, resilience, and Sydney’s evolving identity. Your reward is the experience and the satisfaction of uncovering the details woven into this historic landmark.
To log this cache;
1. Find the statue of Our Lady and the child Jesus. At the base of this statue is a plaque. Send us the name of the sculptor - priest and the order he belonged to. See the waypoint listed.
2. Please upload a picture of you, or your GPSr, or something with your geocaching name on it at GZ. Brownie points for including the date in your picture.
Virtual Rewards 5.0 - 2026-2027
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between February 3, 2026 and February 3, 2027. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 5.0 on the Geocaching Blog.