Sydney Rowing Club would like to welcome you to the oldest rowing club in New South Wales. Sydney Rowing Club was established in 1870 and was first located opposite the Opera House. In 1888 the Club relocated to the western side of Woolloomooloo Bay, between Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and the Domain Baths. It remained at this site until 1947, before moving to its current location in Abbotsford. Past prestigious members including A.B. “Banjo” Patterson and the first Prime Minister of Australia, Edmund Barton who was a foundation member of the club..