Guidebook for Lavender Bay

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Guidebook for Lavender Bay

Public Transport

Trains and Ferries all close by
It is 5 minutes walk from the studio to the North Sydney Train Station7 Lavender St Lavender Bay NSW 2060 Walk north on Miller St towards Miller St 120 m Turn left towards Miller St 79 m Turn right onto Miller St 36 m Turn right onto Blue St to North Sydney Station
78 locals recommend
North Sydney Station
Blue Street
78 locals recommend
It is 5 minutes walk from the studio to the North Sydney Train Station7 Lavender St Lavender Bay NSW 2060 Walk north on Miller St towards Miller St 120 m Turn left towards Miller St 79 m Turn right onto Miller St 36 m Turn right onto Blue St to North Sydney Station
Another station close by if you are down by Luna Park and dont feel like walking...grab the train to North Sydney stations...one stop .... 10 minutes walk from 7 Lavender St Lavender Bay NSW 2060 Walk east on Lavender St towards Waiwera St 450 m At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Alfred St S Destination will be on the left 280 m Milsons Point Station Milsons Point NSW 2061
78 locals recommend
Milsons Point Station
78 locals recommend
Another station close by if you are down by Luna Park and dont feel like walking...grab the train to North Sydney stations...one stop .... 10 minutes walk from 7 Lavender St Lavender Bay NSW 2060 Walk east on Lavender St towards Waiwera St 450 m At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Alfred St S Destination will be on the left 280 m Milsons Point Station Milsons Point NSW 2061
We are 5minutes to Lavender Bay Ferry Wharf.7 Lavender St Lavender Bay NSW 2060 Walk east on Lavender St towards Waiwera St 280 m Turn right onto Railway Ave Take the stairs Destination will be on the left
Lavender Bay Ferry Wharf station
We are 5minutes to Lavender Bay Ferry Wharf.7 Lavender St Lavender Bay NSW 2060 Walk east on Lavender St towards Waiwera St 280 m Turn right onto Railway Ave Take the stairs Destination will be on the left

Drinks & Nightlife

Restaurants, bars and entertainment.
Music and Food For a casual bistro meal try the award winning Commodore Hotel located just steps from metres from our apartment.
35 locals recommend
Commodore Hotel
206 Blues Point Rd
35 locals recommend
Music and Food For a casual bistro meal try the award winning Commodore Hotel located just steps from metres from our apartment.
Great restaurants and nightlife....or visit during the day for lunch. Pop into the Sydney Aquarium while there
892 locals recommend
Darling Harbour
892 locals recommend
Great restaurants and nightlife....or visit during the day for lunch. Pop into the Sydney Aquarium while there
Located just down the street at 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay the Kirribilli Club is definitely worth popping into for a meal and more fantastic views. This stylish, harbourside venue with an upmarket bistro, plus a cocktail bar, sports lounge and a cafe has it all going on! The Watergrill Restaurant is the ideal place to relax while enjoying the stunning harbour bridge views acrosss the Lavender Bay. The Watergrill seasonal menu offers fresh and diverse meals to meet everyones tastes. Great views, food and friendly service. The Sunset cafe has a wide selection of savoury sweet pastry items, barista coffee and cafe meals The U Bar is perfect to unwind and enjoy drinks with friends. They offer recurring promotions for members and guests over the week.
23 locals recommend
Kirribilli Club
11 Harbourview Cres
23 locals recommend
Located just down the street at 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay the Kirribilli Club is definitely worth popping into for a meal and more fantastic views. This stylish, harbourside venue with an upmarket bistro, plus a cocktail bar, sports lounge and a cafe has it all going on! The Watergrill Restaurant is the ideal place to relax while enjoying the stunning harbour bridge views acrosss the Lavender Bay. The Watergrill seasonal menu offers fresh and diverse meals to meet everyones tastes. Great views, food and friendly service. The Sunset cafe has a wide selection of savoury sweet pastry items, barista coffee and cafe meals The U Bar is perfect to unwind and enjoy drinks with friends. They offer recurring promotions for members and guests over the week.

Sightseeing

Tourist attractions and must sees when in Sydney and our area.
A definite must if you are keen to climb to the top of the iconic harbour bridge. Guided, buckled in and safe....this tour takes you to the top with a view spanning all over Sydney and beyond. See the website for all details of the various climbs https://www.bridgeclimb.com/Explore/The-summit
202 locals recommend
BridgeClimb Sydney
3 Cumberland St
202 locals recommend
A definite must if you are keen to climb to the top of the iconic harbour bridge. Guided, buckled in and safe....this tour takes you to the top with a view spanning all over Sydney and beyond. See the website for all details of the various climbs https://www.bridgeclimb.com/Explore/The-summit
Its an unassuming garden created by Wendy Whiteley, wife of the late Australian artist, Brett Whiteley at the tip of Clark Park The garden was affectionately known by locals as Wendys Secret Garden but with media publicity and word of moouth, it has quickly become popular among locals and tourists. Wendys is always open, and entry is free. Entry point to the garden is from Lavender Bay on Lavender Street Wendys inspiration for the garden was the death of her husband Brett and daughter Arki. Numb with grief she immersed herself in creating a "beautiful piece of land' which was once a tip!! Wendy has also placed some tables and benches for visitors who wish to have a picnice with friends or maybe to do some work there like drawing and writing.
111 locals recommend
Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
Lavender Street
111 locals recommend
Its an unassuming garden created by Wendy Whiteley, wife of the late Australian artist, Brett Whiteley at the tip of Clark Park The garden was affectionately known by locals as Wendys Secret Garden but with media publicity and word of moouth, it has quickly become popular among locals and tourists. Wendys is always open, and entry is free. Entry point to the garden is from Lavender Bay on Lavender Street Wendys inspiration for the garden was the death of her husband Brett and daughter Arki. Numb with grief she immersed herself in creating a "beautiful piece of land' which was once a tip!! Wendy has also placed some tables and benches for visitors who wish to have a picnice with friends or maybe to do some work there like drawing and writing.
This is the cheaper alternative to the Bridge Climb but still getting the spectacular view of Sydney! The entry level of the pylon lookout is the pedestrian walkway level of the bridge. A climb up the stairs inside the pylong brings you to the first level where the admission counter is , plus exhibits. The seond level features the challenges of building the steel bridge and a souvenir shop. This is followed by a mezzanine level where the rich history of the bridge is on exhibit. Finally, after 200 steps, you get to the pylon lookout, which is almost at the same level as the peak of the arch of the bridge with amazing views!! The pylon lookout is open to the public 7 days, 10am to 5pm, but is closed on Christmas Day. Access is by using the steps near Milsons Point Railway Station and cross towards the Opera house side of the bridge.
30 locals recommend
Pylon Lookout
Sydney Harbour Bridge
30 locals recommend
This is the cheaper alternative to the Bridge Climb but still getting the spectacular view of Sydney! The entry level of the pylon lookout is the pedestrian walkway level of the bridge. A climb up the stairs inside the pylong brings you to the first level where the admission counter is , plus exhibits. The seond level features the challenges of building the steel bridge and a souvenir shop. This is followed by a mezzanine level where the rich history of the bridge is on exhibit. Finally, after 200 steps, you get to the pylon lookout, which is almost at the same level as the peak of the arch of the bridge with amazing views!! The pylon lookout is open to the public 7 days, 10am to 5pm, but is closed on Christmas Day. Access is by using the steps near Milsons Point Railway Station and cross towards the Opera house side of the bridge.
Take a trip to Manly on the ferry where you can lay on the beach and enjoy the Sydney beach life....lots of cafes, great seafood restaurants and pubs to grab a cold beer.
752 locals recommend
Manly Beach
752 locals recommend
Take a trip to Manly on the ferry where you can lay on the beach and enjoy the Sydney beach life....lots of cafes, great seafood restaurants and pubs to grab a cold beer.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is a public aquarium that features a large variety of Australian aquatic life, displaying more than 700 species comprising more than 13,000 individual fish and other sea and water creatures from most of Australia's water habitats. Address: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000 Opened: 1988 Closes 6PM Phone: 1800 199 657
109 locals recommend
Aquarium, Darling Harbour station
109 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is a public aquarium that features a large variety of Australian aquatic life, displaying more than 700 species comprising more than 13,000 individual fish and other sea and water creatures from most of Australia's water habitats. Address: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000 Opened: 1988 Closes 6PM Phone: 1800 199 657
Take a trip to our Taronga Zoo ...catch the ferry there.
645 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head Road
645 locals recommend
Take a trip to our Taronga Zoo ...catch the ferry there.
The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is a heritage-listed major 30-hectare botanical garden, event venue and public recreation area located at Farm Cove on the eastern fringe of the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. Address: Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries Road
985 locals recommend
The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is a heritage-listed major 30-hectare botanical garden, event venue and public recreation area located at Farm Cove on the eastern fringe of the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. Address: Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/
The sweeping white-sand crescent of Bondi is one of Australia’s most iconic beaches. Reliable waves draw surfers while, nearby, hardy locals swim in the Icebergs ocean pool year-round. Trendy, health-conscious Sydneysiders head to laid-back cafes around Hall Street, while hip backpackers frequent the area's casual pubs. Walkers and joggers use the clifftop Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, with its dramatic scenery. Bondi Beach is further to travel but if you are keen its a great day spent on the beach, enjoying the local cafes and just to say you've been to Bondi Beach in Sydney. Beware in summer its packed.
1453 locals recommend
Bondi Beach
1453 locals recommend
The sweeping white-sand crescent of Bondi is one of Australia’s most iconic beaches. Reliable waves draw surfers while, nearby, hardy locals swim in the Icebergs ocean pool year-round. Trendy, health-conscious Sydneysiders head to laid-back cafes around Hall Street, while hip backpackers frequent the area's casual pubs. Walkers and joggers use the clifftop Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, with its dramatic scenery. Bondi Beach is further to travel but if you are keen its a great day spent on the beach, enjoying the local cafes and just to say you've been to Bondi Beach in Sydney. Beware in summer its packed.

Shopping

Greenwood Plaza is 5 minutes walk from our studio and has every store....from banks to fruit stores to clothing shops to newsagents to bakeries and cafes and much much more!
Any supplies you need you can find here, fresh fruit, supermarket, bakery Clothing, stationary
25 locals recommend
Greenwood Plaza
25 locals recommend
Any supplies you need you can find here, fresh fruit, supermarket, bakery Clothing, stationary

Entertainment

Luna Park is a fun day out for all ages and a piece of local Sydney history.
Bring out your inner child by visiting Sydneys famous Luna park Sydney at 1 Olympic Dr. Milsons point. An amusement Park. The park was constructed at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge during 1935, and ran for nine month seasons until 1972, after a few mishaps Luna Park reopened in 2004 and has continued operating since. Luna Park is one of the two amusement parks in the world that are protected by government legislation: several of teh buildings on the site are also listed on the Register of the National Estate and teh NSW State Heritage Register. The park has been utilised as a filming location for several movies and televisions shows.
373 locals recommend
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic Dr
373 locals recommend
Bring out your inner child by visiting Sydneys famous Luna park Sydney at 1 Olympic Dr. Milsons point. An amusement Park. The park was constructed at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge during 1935, and ran for nine month seasons until 1972, after a few mishaps Luna Park reopened in 2004 and has continued operating since. Luna Park is one of the two amusement parks in the world that are protected by government legislation: several of teh buildings on the site are also listed on the Register of the National Estate and teh NSW State Heritage Register. The park has been utilised as a filming location for several movies and televisions shows.

Gym

Exercise and Fitness
Open 24/7 Fitness Centre
22 locals recommend
Anytime Fitness
737 New South Head Rd
22 locals recommend
Open 24/7 Fitness Centre
The North Sydney Olympic pool is a swimming and exercise complex located adjacent to Sydney harbour at Milsons Point in North sydney between the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Luna Park. Located at 4 Alfred St South, Milsons Point (09) 9955 2309 5.30am - 9pm Monday - Friday 7am - 7pm Sat/Sun & public holidays The pool complex allows everyone to combine swimming with other leisure or fitness pursuits in the one spectacular location overlooking Sydney harbour. Customers can pay per visit or choose a memberhsip package of fees in order to enjoy the heated swimming facilities and full use of the gymnasium, spa and sauna.
88 locals recommend
Olympic Pool North Sydney
4 Alfred St S
88 locals recommend
The North Sydney Olympic pool is a swimming and exercise complex located adjacent to Sydney harbour at Milsons Point in North sydney between the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Luna Park. Located at 4 Alfred St South, Milsons Point (09) 9955 2309 5.30am - 9pm Monday - Friday 7am - 7pm Sat/Sun & public holidays The pool complex allows everyone to combine swimming with other leisure or fitness pursuits in the one spectacular location overlooking Sydney harbour. Customers can pay per visit or choose a memberhsip package of fees in order to enjoy the heated swimming facilities and full use of the gymnasium, spa and sauna.

Neighbourhoods

Popular local neighbourhoods that are very close to our studio
Kirribilli is a busy little area of shops, cafes and restaurants, terrace houses...located down by Luna Park . spend half a day at Luna Park then go for an easy snack in Kirribilli. You can walk there from the apartment....approx 10mins ...and enjoy the amazing view of the bridge, water and greenery on the walk there.
44 locals recommend
Kirribilli
44 locals recommend
Kirribilli is a busy little area of shops, cafes and restaurants, terrace houses...located down by Luna Park . spend half a day at Luna Park then go for an easy snack in Kirribilli. You can walk there from the apartment....approx 10mins ...and enjoy the amazing view of the bridge, water and greenery on the walk there.
Wander 1 minute up Lavender Street to blues Point Road McMahons Point to find plenty of cafes and restaurants. A local newsagent, a bottle shop, dry cleaner, corner store and coffee coffee coffee!! Sit and people watch amongst the vibe of McMahons Point
10 locals recommend
McMahons Point
10 locals recommend
Wander 1 minute up Lavender Street to blues Point Road McMahons Point to find plenty of cafes and restaurants. A local newsagent, a bottle shop, dry cleaner, corner store and coffee coffee coffee!! Sit and people watch amongst the vibe of McMahons Point