Vetiver Cottage Guidebook
Entertainment
Head to the movies in style at The Palace Cinema on Norton Street Leichhardt, up market Boutique Cinemas with wine bar, luxury seating and a contemporary vibe.
99 locals recommend
Palace Norton Street
99 Norton StHead to the movies in style at The Palace Cinema on Norton Street Leichhardt, up market Boutique Cinemas with wine bar, luxury seating and a contemporary vibe.
Enjoy a beautiful day amongst the animals with stunning Sydney views all around. A beautifully presented zoo, with a theme of animal conservation and awareness. See the Australian Native bird show the seal show and touch and socialize with reptiles and baby wallabies. Don’t forget to get your picture taken with the Koalas, Kangaroos and native Fairy Penguins.
645 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadEnjoy a beautiful day amongst the animals with stunning Sydney views all around. A beautifully presented zoo, with a theme of animal conservation and awareness. See the Australian Native bird show the seal show and touch and socialize with reptiles and baby wallabies. Don’t forget to get your picture taken with the Koalas, Kangaroos and native Fairy Penguins.
Spend a stunning few hours amongst kilometers of beautiful parklands and lakes, relax for lunch or coffee at the restaurant or cafe kiosk. You can hire bikes or group pedal buggies with safety wear and ride along the 4km scenic bike track as you take in the Panorama of green lawns and parklands. www.cyclehire.com.au
32 locals recommend
Centennial Park Cycles
50 Clovelly RdSpend a stunning few hours amongst kilometers of beautiful parklands and lakes, relax for lunch or coffee at the restaurant or cafe kiosk. You can hire bikes or group pedal buggies with safety wear and ride along the 4km scenic bike track as you take in the Panorama of green lawns and parklands. www.cyclehire.com.au
Museums & Galleries
A hidden local treasure, step back in time as you explore the 100 year old tram sheds and see the extensive collection of vintage transport vehicles. Only open to the public on the first and third Sunday of each month. Entry ticket includes bus rides.
8 locals recommend
Sydney Bus Museum
25 Derbyshire RdA hidden local treasure, step back in time as you explore the 100 year old tram sheds and see the extensive collection of vintage transport vehicles. Only open to the public on the first and third Sunday of each month. Entry ticket includes bus rides.
Beautiful historical sandstone gallery with a treasure trove of exhibits. Very worth spending an arvo taking in the vast array of artworks. Free to public area or you may buy tickets to featured exhibitions. www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au
891 locals recommend
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadBeautiful historical sandstone gallery with a treasure trove of exhibits. Very worth spending an arvo taking in the vast array of artworks. Free to public area or you may buy tickets to featured exhibitions. www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au
Retail Destinations
An introverts heaven awaits at this two level dreamy treasure trove of sumptuous books, explore the upper level to find one of a kind vintage books of every genre or stroll through the first level for new books and delightful paper related gift wares. There is also a bookshop cafe where excellent coffee can be readily found.
12 locals recommend
Berkelouw Leichhardt
70 Norton StAn introverts heaven awaits at this two level dreamy treasure trove of sumptuous books, explore the upper level to find one of a kind vintage books of every genre or stroll through the first level for new books and delightful paper related gift wares. There is also a bookshop cafe where excellent coffee can be readily found.
Supermarket for essentials, groceries, fruit vegetables, seafood, butcher delicatessen bakery. Very close by in the Leichhardt Plaza shopping center.
47 locals recommend
Coles Leichhardt
51 - 57 Norton StSupermarket for essentials, groceries, fruit vegetables, seafood, butcher delicatessen bakery. Very close by in the Leichhardt Plaza shopping center.
A local place with a newsagent - purchase travel opal cards here, wine store, bakery, butchery, fresh fruit and vegetable market, pharmacy, supermarket and giftware stores.
38 locals recommend
Norton Plaza
55 Norton StA local place with a newsagent - purchase travel opal cards here, wine store, bakery, butchery, fresh fruit and vegetable market, pharmacy, supermarket and giftware stores.
Shopping centre with parking or easy access from buses. Cinemas, food court, supermarkets, clothing, giftware and other great retail offerings like H&M and Sportsgirl.
Broadway Sydney
1 Bay StreetShopping centre with parking or easy access from buses. Cinemas, food court, supermarkets, clothing, giftware and other great retail offerings like H&M and Sportsgirl.
Pitt Street Mall
Pitt Street MallSydney central hub for retail, entertainment and dining
Food scene
An unmissable Italian icon awaits you at Sydney’s oldest Italian restaurant. Literally the best authentic Italian gelato you can find anywhere in Australia! The food menu is brimming with all the classic Italian favorites such as lasagna, pizza, spaghetti and tiramisu. Do not, not go here. The space here is relaxed no fuss casual, the food, coffees and gelato are the absolute stars of this wonderful iconic destination.
38 locals recommend
Bar Italia
169-171 Norton StAn unmissable Italian icon awaits you at Sydney’s oldest Italian restaurant. Literally the best authentic Italian gelato you can find anywhere in Australia! The food menu is brimming with all the classic Italian favorites such as lasagna, pizza, spaghetti and tiramisu. Do not, not go here. The space here is relaxed no fuss casual, the food, coffees and gelato are the absolute stars of this wonderful iconic destination.
Upmarket beautiful Italian restaurant with wonderful pizza, pasta and drinks. Phone them to book ahead for evening dining.
16 locals recommend
Aperitivo
163 Norton StUpmarket beautiful Italian restaurant with wonderful pizza, pasta and drinks. Phone them to book ahead for evening dining.
Wonderful generous sized meals, always delicious and beautifully presented Italian meals, easy atmosphere (good for family dining) and absolutely excellent service. I recommend calling ahead to book.
6 locals recommend
Cafe Jolly
165 Norton StWonderful generous sized meals, always delicious and beautifully presented Italian meals, easy atmosphere (good for family dining) and absolutely excellent service. I recommend calling ahead to book.
Gorgeous little nightlife dinning destination featuring an array of Asian casual and fine dining restaurants. Very Instagramable!
154 locals recommend
Spice Alley
Kensington StreetGorgeous little nightlife dinning destination featuring an array of Asian casual and fine dining restaurants. Very Instagramable!
Wonderful organic food market where you can taste and buy Australian regional food produce. Remember to take your own shopping bags with you. Further details www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au
53 locals recommend
Orange Grove Market
Perry StreetWonderful organic food market where you can taste and buy Australian regional food produce. Remember to take your own shopping bags with you. Further details www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au
Leichhardt local favorite. Mezzapica serves up a beautiful array of fresh Italian cakes and coffee. Go to the cafe and eat in or take home your cakes.
9 locals recommend
Mezzapica Cakes
130 Norton StLeichhardt local favorite. Mezzapica serves up a beautiful array of fresh Italian cakes and coffee. Go to the cafe and eat in or take home your cakes.
7ettimo Pizzeria Restaurant
132 Norton StreetWonderful food and service, family owned classic Italian restaurant.
Great local pub with excellent relaxed casual food and atmosphere - locals favourite, with consistently great food and service.
34 locals recommend
The Royal Leichhardt
156 Norton StreetGreat local pub with excellent relaxed casual food and atmosphere - locals favourite, with consistently great food and service.
Neighbourhoods
Leichhardt is a residential suburb best known as the hub of Sydney’s Italian community. Norton Street and Marion Street buzz with cafes, trattorias and bakeries, and thousands of people visit the annual Italian Festa food festival, every October. The Italian Forum is an open-air shopping mall with designer fashions and Tuscan architecture. Small bookshops, indie cinemas and cosy wine bars add to the European vibe.
22 locals recommend
Leichhardt
Leichhardt is a residential suburb best known as the hub of Sydney’s Italian community. Norton Street and Marion Street buzz with cafes, trattorias and bakeries, and thousands of people visit the annual Italian Festa food festival, every October. The Italian Forum is an open-air shopping mall with designer fashions and Tuscan architecture. Small bookshops, indie cinemas and cosy wine bars add to the European vibe.
Take a day trip with a ferry ride across stunning Sydney Harbour from Circular Quay Sydney’s northern beaches,enjoy the exquisite ocean air and views take a relaxed scenic walk to Shelly Beach and dine at the Bower Restauraunt for the finest view of Sydney’s stunning northern coastal horizon.
271 locals recommend
Manly
Take a day trip with a ferry ride across stunning Sydney Harbour from Circular Quay Sydney’s northern beaches,enjoy the exquisite ocean air and views take a relaxed scenic walk to Shelly Beach and dine at the Bower Restauraunt for the finest view of Sydney’s stunning northern coastal horizon.
A gorgeous Australian iconic place
to spend the day amongst the beaches saltwater pools, cafes, restaurants, pubs, wine bars retail and gift ware shopping the stunning ocean sunsets. Go here to take a relaxed day in the sun whilst enjoying everything that’s great about Sydney. Easy access via the number ‘355 Bondi Beach’ public transport buses.
1453 locals recommend
Bondi Beach
A gorgeous Australian iconic place
to spend the day amongst the beaches saltwater pools, cafes, restaurants, pubs, wine bars retail and gift ware shopping the stunning ocean sunsets. Go here to take a relaxed day in the sun whilst enjoying everything that’s great about Sydney. Easy access via the number ‘355 Bondi Beach’ public transport buses.
Sightseeing
Aim to see the opera hose at sunset for the most exquisite view of the opera house and Sydney harbour in all its beauty.
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
Aim to see the opera hose at sunset for the most exquisite view of the opera house and Sydney harbour in all its beauty.
Historical and vibing area of Sydney perfect location to spend the day shopping dinning and exploring. Start at circular quay and walk around taking in the sights as you go.
612 locals recommend
The Rocks
Historical and vibing area of Sydney perfect location to spend the day shopping dinning and exploring. Start at circular quay and walk around taking in the sights as you go.