North Sydney

Welcome to North Sydney

Home of Taronga Zoo and Luna Park on the Northern Shores of Sydney Harbour. Both just a quick ferry ride from Circular Quay.

North Sydney suburb is a satellite commercial centre just across Sydney Harbour Bridge. There are few visitor attractions, as it is an office centre. It caters for ‘suits’ that flood the area on working days. The area has excellent accommodation houses that provide business services. At the end of the day their are many Bars with great views for a drink or two. One of the most popular pubs for the ‘suits’ is the Greenwood, opposite North Sydney Railway Station.

Luna Park and Taronga Zoo

Wedge tail Eagle Taronga Zoo don’t miss this magnificent bird in flight

are both just a quick ferry ride from Circular Quay. These Sydney iconic attractions are perched on the northern edge of Sydney Harbour, and are still as popular as ever.

Luna Park, North Sydney

Let’s not forget the fun side of the north shore – with Luna Park as the first ferry stop and a bunch of happy faces to greet you, indicates it has to be a happy place. On the eastern side of the bridge there are Sydney icons to be found, excellent restaurants, theatres, rooms with a view and big homes with big prices sitting on big cliffs that set the scene for interesting walks. Walk the talk on these Sydney Harbour National Park Trails that begin at Kurraba Point Wharf. Ride the ferry as it takes you into lovely bays filled with yachts and Sydney’s major Yacht and Motor Yacht Clubs. There are golf courses in the area to challenge the avid golfer.

Dining Out
Our suggestions

Some of the North Shore’s  award winning restaurants as voted by The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide awards in North Sydney.
Awards are presented in Chef Hats:    1, 2 & 3 Hats

 Milson’s Restaurant 1 Hat   Modern Australian

Our suggestions:

  • Sails on Lavender Bay for Modern Australian cuisine with water views.
  • Add a bit of spice at the Ginger & Spice Malaysian restaurant.
  • Roger Fish is a tucked away little gem for the Seafood lovers, they all come highly recommended.
  • Sea Oracle by the Bridge offers spicy Chinese with Late Dining and outside dining options.
  • For a little funk and up beat theme try the Stir Crazy Thai, its rowdy and serves excellent Thai favourites.
  • Or if Thai is your choice with out the noise, the classy North Sydney institution of Prasit’s Northside Thai has a magnificent fine dining experience for you.
  • Breakfast at Jago’s or Ivan & Lizzie’s Tea House & Eatery are both special cafes with loads of charm and personality.

  • Night life!

  • The Living Room stands up to its name, situated on the roof of the Greenwood Plaza this lounge about oasis, come cozy bar venue could be at your friend’s house, the fire place adds cozy to the winter nights and the sun soaked courtyard is a delight. The international cocktails and the meals are fabulous.

SoBar is set within the Cremorne Hotel and is home to DJ sounds and cocktail creations. If a quiet beer is what you are after go to The Station Hotel or the Union Hotel is a local favorite for comfort and style. When in Cremorne, the local is The Oaks Hotel drop in to quench your thirst with quite a few locals under the huge Oak Tree.

Come see the Coffee Concerts at Sydney’s Newest Sound Stage and lighting in Sydney’s Oldest Edwardian Theatre with Ian Munro, you will need to book.
Learn new moves at the Mango Dance Studio, dance has taken Sydney by storm and many of the dance studios put on social evenings so that yourself, Fred Astaire and Ginger can step it out. The Ensemble Theatre, is one of Sydney’s favourite live theatres it is a delight, you will love it. See Showing or their listing for what’s on.

Water Activities:

Wake- Up and play on Sydney Harbour, Sailcorp on Lavender Bay provides unique accommodation onboard a private yacht, their attention to detail even provides an internet cable connection on-board, amongst many other highlights. Take a dip in the Olympic Pool that is right beside the habour.
The major Yacht clubs, such as the 18ft skiff club at Cremorne can really get your adrenalin pumping whilst you are high flying on the water.

Museums:

The most significant place of interest is The Mary MacKillop Place Museum. A tribute based on Australia’s first and only Catholic Saint and great Australian, take a journey with this pioneer woman of the outback.

As you ride the ferry into Neutral Bay and wonder what those two big houses are on the left, they are Admiralty House and Kirribilli House.

The big house that you see on your left as you enter Neutral Bay is Admiralty House. It belongs to the nation and has been used as the Sydney residence of each Governor-General since it was determined for this purpose in 1913. The House is used as a residence and for the conduct of many official events and functions hosted by the Governor-General. Important guests such as Her Majesty the Queen and various Heads of State have stayed at the house during visits to Australia. Open Days offer the Fund an opportunity to involve the public in its activities and to exhibit its collection for Australians and visitors to see and enjoy..Next Door is

Kirribilli House that began in 1854, purchased at 200 pounds, has had a number of owners and proudly sits on approximately half a hectare at Kirribbilli Point. Since 1956 the Commonwealth Government decided to restore it for use as residence for overseas guests of the Commonwealth and the Prime Minister of Australia and family. There is only one open day per year. However, you may catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister around this part of town.

 

Suburbs: Lavender Bay, Milsons Point, McMahons Point, Cremorne, Kirribilli, Neutral Bay.