Elizabeth Farrelly from The Sydneyist gets an exclusive tour of the historic Victoria Barracks in Paddington with Major General Fergus McLachlan.

Step inside one of Sydney’s most remarkable and rarely seen heritage sites in this special podcast episode of The Sydneyist.

Join Elizabeth Farrelly as she takes an exclusive walk through Victoria Barracks with former resident Fergus McLachlan. Together, they explore a breathtaking and intact collection of Georgian buildings, unpacking nearly 200 years of Sydney’s military and architectural history.

This is more than a tour—it’s a rare glimpse into a place few ever experience, and a powerful reminder of what’s at stake. The Barracks stands as one of our irreplaceable treasures. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Listen now for an intimate, thought-provoking journey into Sydney’s past—and why preserving it matters.

Lest we forget.