Guidebook for Great Harbour House
Food Scene
McMahons Point , Waverton and North Sydney have many good cafes restaurants and bars, all within walking distance from our house.
Good Thai food to have there or take away. Reasonably priced and yummy!!
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Tamarind Thai
94A Bay RdGood Thai food to have there or take away. Reasonably priced and yummy!!
Modern Australian and Asian food in a casual friendly atmosphere just mintes from the house. Try the scrumptious fish with Asian dressings or the yummy Nasi Gorang. Reasonably priced and BYO
Ivan & Lissie's Tea House & Eatery
63 Union StModern Australian and Asian food in a casual friendly atmosphere just mintes from the house. Try the scrumptious fish with Asian dressings or the yummy Nasi Gorang. Reasonably priced and BYO
Third Rail
100 Bay RdClose to Waverton Station for breakfast, a quick snack or coffee
Sails on Lavender Bay
2 Henry Lawson AvePricey, but a beautiful view for lunch or dinner
Garfish
21 Broughton StGreat fish and seafood meals- pricey, but nice!
Situated on Blues Point Rd, McMahons point, Piato has great Italian food that is reasonably priced.
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Piato Restaurant
123 Blues Point RdSituated on Blues Point Rd, McMahons point, Piato has great Italian food that is reasonably priced.
On Blues Point Rd McMahons Pt, Moorish Blue has interesting middle eastern food, good choices and reasonably priced.
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Moorish Blue
139 Blues Point RdOn Blues Point Rd McMahons Pt, Moorish Blue has interesting middle eastern food, good choices and reasonably priced.
Ripples Milsons Point
1 Olympic DrGood food, a little pricey with sensational Harbour views
Rengaya
101 Miller StJapanese food, very reasonably priced and popular.
Good coffee, pastries , artisan breads and pies. All available at the Grumpy Baker. A good breakfast cafe.
The Grumpy Baker Waverton
85 Bay RdGood coffee, pastries , artisan breads and pies. All available at the Grumpy Baker. A good breakfast cafe.
A small coffee shop with yummy things to eat just 1 minute away.
Eat there or grab a quick bite to bring home
Laurel Leaf Bistro
A small coffee shop with yummy things to eat just 1 minute away.
Eat there or grab a quick bite to bring home
Botanica Garden Cafe
61A Bay RdA good coffee shop in a lush garden setting.
CAPO PIZZA
Delicious pizzas, pasta and gelato. Home delivered or eat outdoors
Chedi Thai
182-186 Blues Point RdYummy Thai food!!
On Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point, Zinger Taj has yummy award winning Indian food at reasonable prices. Eat there of call for take away.
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Zinger Taj Indian Restaurant
147 Blues Point RdOn Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point, Zinger Taj has yummy award winning Indian food at reasonable prices. Eat there of call for take away.
Drinks & Nightlife
If coming home by train and getting off at North Sydney ,you can stop at the Commodore Hotel or the Greenwood Hotel for a quick drink . Or if alighting at Waverton , Bar Quattro is next to the station.
An older type hotel , near the train station for a quick drink on the way home.
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Greenwood Hotel
36 Blue StAn older type hotel , near the train station for a quick drink on the way home.
Situated right next to Waverton station, a good place to stop on your way home for a drink or two..... maybe even pck up a pizza from Capo next door
BAR QUATTRO
Situated right next to Waverton station, a good place to stop on your way home for a drink or two..... maybe even pck up a pizza from Capo next door
Sightseeing
As the house is situated just 2 stops from the CBD, it is very easy to get around and see many of the great sights Sydney has to offer. Take the train, or jump on the ferry at the end of Blues Point Rd.
Walk across the Bridge or book a tour to walk across the top.
You can also pay a small amount to climb up inside the pylons.
Great views.
On the City side, if you are hungry or thirsty exiting from the Bridge there is a good hotel called the Glenmore . You can go to the top floor and also enjoy the view.
Or once on the City side, pop into the Rocks markets or walk around to the Quay, Opera House and Botanic gardens
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Sydney Harbor Bridge
Sydney Harbour BridgeWalk across the Bridge or book a tour to walk across the top.
You can also pay a small amount to climb up inside the pylons.
Great views.
On the City side, if you are hungry or thirsty exiting from the Bridge there is a good hotel called the Glenmore . You can go to the top floor and also enjoy the view.
Or once on the City side, pop into the Rocks markets or walk around to the Quay, Opera House and Botanic gardens
Sydney's great zoo with wonderful views back over the City.
Catch a ferry from Circular Quay or drive to Mosman, a short 15 min drive.
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Taronga dýragarður Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadSydney's great zoo with wonderful views back over the City.
Catch a ferry from Circular Quay or drive to Mosman, a short 15 min drive.
Lots to see and do..... the Aquarium, The Maritime Museum, Wild Life, Madam Tussauds,
Many restaurants and cafes along the harbour front
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Darling Harbour
Lots to see and do..... the Aquarium, The Maritime Museum, Wild Life, Madam Tussauds,
Many restaurants and cafes along the harbour front
Sydney's old area that was first settled in the early 1800's.
Take a walking tour, visit the Rock's markets on the weekend or eat out at the many cafes and hotels.
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The Rocks
Sydney's old area that was first settled in the early 1800's.
Take a walking tour, visit the Rock's markets on the weekend or eat out at the many cafes and hotels.
Take a ferry from Circular Quay to Manly, walk the promenade and Corso. Swim at the beach or eat out at one of the many cafes and restaurants. There are also some hotels for good pub food and drinks.
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Manly Beach
Take a ferry from Circular Quay to Manly, walk the promenade and Corso. Swim at the beach or eat out at one of the many cafes and restaurants. There are also some hotels for good pub food and drinks.
Parks & Nature
Straight across the bay..... 5 minute walk to Waverton Park and to walk around Balls Head reserve. Wonderful views back over to the City. See some Aboriginal rock carvings near the Sustainability Centre.
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Balls Head Reserve
Balls Head DriveStraight across the bay..... 5 minute walk to Waverton Park and to walk around Balls Head reserve. Wonderful views back over to the City. See some Aboriginal rock carvings near the Sustainability Centre.
Beautiful Harbourside gardens to explore next to the iconic Sydney Opera House. Easily reached by train or ferry.
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadBeautiful Harbourside gardens to explore next to the iconic Sydney Opera House. Easily reached by train or ferry.
Arts & Culture
The State's main art gallery housing some beautiful paintings and sculptures. Take a train to St James or Circular Quay and it's a short walk away
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Listasafn New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadThe State's main art gallery housing some beautiful paintings and sculptures. Take a train to St James or Circular Quay and it's a short walk away
Sydney óperuhús
Checkout what's on !!!
Shopping
Under North Sydney station there is a complete shopping Mall catering for your every need. ... and close to home!
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Greenwood Plaza
Under North Sydney station there is a complete shopping Mall catering for your every need. ... and close to home!
Small IGA supermarket, laundry, chemist, wine shop, butcher etc to grab last minute things.
There is also a dentist , hairdresser and physiotherapist in the Waverton village shops
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Waverton
Small IGA supermarket, laundry, chemist, wine shop, butcher etc to grab last minute things.
There is also a dentist , hairdresser and physiotherapist in the Waverton village shops
Coles supermarket is located close by in Walker Street, North Sydney
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Coles North Sydney
99 Walker StColes supermarket is located close by in Walker Street, North Sydney
Entertainment & Activities
Lots of theatres and shows to choose from and only a 15 minute drive away or catch a train to Chatswood
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HOYTS Chatswood
Anderson StreetLots of theatres and shows to choose from and only a 15 minute drive away or catch a train to Chatswood
Sydney's Iconic Luna Park provides hours of fun for your children. Located next to the Harbour Bridge in North Sydney there are many amusement rides and activities for everyone to enjoy.Pay per ride or purchase an "all day" ticket. Open at night as well.
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Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrSydney's Iconic Luna Park provides hours of fun for your children. Located next to the Harbour Bridge in North Sydney there are many amusement rides and activities for everyone to enjoy.Pay per ride or purchase an "all day" ticket. Open at night as well.