Guidebook for Lavender Bay
Arts & Culture
Opened in 1935, this refurbished, harbourside fun park combines rides and attractions for all ages as well as a music venue and bars/restaurants (you can walk around the park for free)
373 locals recommend
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrOpened in 1935, this refurbished, harbourside fun park combines rides and attractions for all ages as well as a music venue and bars/restaurants (you can walk around the park for free)
One of Sydney's premiere galleries, the MCA hosts both free and paid exhibitions. Check out their gift shop for classy souvenirs and the cafe on Level 4 for amazing views of Circular Quay
829 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StOne of Sydney's premiere galleries, the MCA hosts both free and paid exhibitions. Check out their gift shop for classy souvenirs and the cafe on Level 4 for amazing views of Circular Quay
Everything Else
Opened in 1936, this council run leisure and fitness facility centres around a spectacular outdoor olympic pool under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
88 locals recommend
Olympic Pool North Sydney
4 Alfred St SOpened in 1936, this council run leisure and fitness facility centres around a spectacular outdoor olympic pool under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Milsons Point Station
Trains to Sydney CBD, Sydney Airport and North Shore
Ferries to Circular Quay (Sydney Opera House / The Rocks / Royal Botanic Gardens), Darling Harbour, Balmain, Pyrmont Bay (The Star Casino)
41 locals recommend
Milsons Point station
Broughton StreetFerries to Circular Quay (Sydney Opera House / The Rocks / Royal Botanic Gardens), Darling Harbour, Balmain, Pyrmont Bay (The Star Casino)
North Sydney Station
Blue StreetTrains to Sydney CBD, Sydney Airport and North Shore
Ferries to Circular Quay (Sydney Opera House / The Rocks / Royal Botanic Gardens), Darling Harbour, Balmain, Pyrmont Bay (The Star Casino)
17 locals recommend
McMahons Point station
Henry Lawson AvenueFerries to Circular Quay (Sydney Opera House / The Rocks / Royal Botanic Gardens), Darling Harbour, Balmain, Pyrmont Bay (The Star Casino)
Has a wider selection of grocery items than the smaller stores in Kirribilli and McMahons Point
Open 6 days (half day on Saturday, closed Sunday)
11 locals recommend
IGA North Sydney
36 Blue StHas a wider selection of grocery items than the smaller stores in Kirribilli and McMahons Point
Open 6 days (half day on Saturday, closed Sunday)
A fantastic greengrocer/deli with a wide selection of fresh produce
Open 6 days (half day on Saturday, closed Sunday)
LoSurdo's Fresh Express
36 Blue StreetA fantastic greengrocer/deli with a wide selection of fresh produce
Open 6 days (half day on Saturday, closed Sunday)
A council library, beautifully situated on the edge of Civic Park. A great spot to work. Open 7 days
18 locals recommend
Stanton Library
234 Miller StA council library, beautifully situated on the edge of Civic Park. A great spot to work. Open 7 days
Sightseeing
Wendy Whitely, wife of Brett Whitely has commandeered a piece of land owned by NSW Rail Corp and turned it into an inner-city sanctuary with secluded paths, benches, sculpture and glimpses of the city
111 locals recommend
Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
Lavender StreetWendy Whitely, wife of Brett Whitely has commandeered a piece of land owned by NSW Rail Corp and turned it into an inner-city sanctuary with secluded paths, benches, sculpture and glimpses of the city
Get up close on foot or push-bike to this imposing and iconic structure. For those a little more daring, why not climb it (http://www.bridgeclimb.com/)?
984 locals recommend
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour BridgeGet up close on foot or push-bike to this imposing and iconic structure. For those a little more daring, why not climb it (http://www.bridgeclimb.com/)?
Love him or hate him, why not check out Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's Sydney digs?
83 locals recommend
Kirribilli Hotel
35-37 Broughton StLove him or hate him, why not check out Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's Sydney digs?
Literally across the road, Clark Park boasts one of Sydney's best foreshore views, perfect for the famous New Year's Eve fireworks show, a picnic or a sundowner
7 locals recommend
Clark Park
Harbourview CrescentLiterally across the road, Clark Park boasts one of Sydney's best foreshore views, perfect for the famous New Year's Eve fireworks show, a picnic or a sundowner
Deceptively secluded, this reserve offers unrivalled panoramic views from the west of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and harbour. It also contains several short bushwalking tracks.
54 locals recommend
Balls Head Reserve
Balls Head DriveDeceptively secluded, this reserve offers unrivalled panoramic views from the west of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and harbour. It also contains several short bushwalking tracks.
Sydney Opera House
Speaks for itself - just across the harbour from your digs.
With a distinctly 'old Sydney town' feel, this CBD district oozes history and hosts an eclectic mix of fashion and souvenir shops, eateries, bars and pubs as well as a great weekend market.
612 locals recommend
The Rocks
With a distinctly 'old Sydney town' feel, this CBD district oozes history and hosts an eclectic mix of fashion and souvenir shops, eateries, bars and pubs as well as a great weekend market.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the CBD in these amazingly situated, sprawling gardens.
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadEscape the hustle and bustle of the CBD in these amazingly situated, sprawling gardens.
A Zoo with a view- you'll struggle to chose between looking at the amazing view of the city or the impressive exhibits - all the native animals you'd want to see and a few creepy crawlies you may not!
645 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadA Zoo with a view- you'll struggle to chose between looking at the amazing view of the city or the impressive exhibits - all the native animals you'd want to see and a few creepy crawlies you may not!
Originally a working class suburb, this harbourside village retains its Labour Party roots but has been trendified with boutique shops and cafes. It also has more pubs than you can poke a stick at.
66 locals recommend
Balmain
Originally a working class suburb, this harbourside village retains its Labour Party roots but has been trendified with boutique shops and cafes. It also has more pubs than you can poke a stick at.
A bit touristy but this is the tallest building in the CBD and will give you a good feel for the layout of our city.
339 locals recommend
Sydney Tower Eye
108 Market StA bit touristy but this is the tallest building in the CBD and will give you a good feel for the layout of our city.
Essentials
Less than 10mins walk, Kirribilli has all you need with a quaint village atmosphere - groceries, post office, banks, pub, bars, cafes, restaurants, bottle shop, pharmacies, newsagent, dry cleaner
44 locals recommend
Kirribilli
Less than 10mins walk, Kirribilli has all you need with a quaint village atmosphere - groceries, post office, banks, pub, bars, cafes, restaurants, bottle shop, pharmacies, newsagent, dry cleaner
A bit quieter than Kirribilli but equally as pretty this village also has grocery shops, post office, pub, bars, cafes, restaurants, bottle shop, pharmacies, and newsagent. And a great yoga studio!
10 locals recommend
McMahons Point
A bit quieter than Kirribilli but equally as pretty this village also has grocery shops, post office, pub, bars, cafes, restaurants, bottle shop, pharmacies, and newsagent. And a great yoga studio!
A great, friendly local deli for fresh produce as well as general convenience items (they seem to have everything you need!).
Open 7 days into the evening.
38/34-38 Burton St
A great, friendly local deli for fresh produce as well as general convenience items (they seem to have everything you need!).
Open 7 days into the evening.
Food Scene
Our second-favourite coffee spot. Set in a heritage warehouse, off a laneway under the approach to the Harbour Bridge, a unique cafe melding their love of bikes and coffee. Devlyn will look after you
Middlemiss St
Our second-favourite coffee spot. Set in a heritage warehouse, off a laneway under the approach to the Harbour Bridge, a unique cafe melding their love of bikes and coffee. Devlyn will look after you
Our favourite coffee/brunch spot. Owners Emily and Gareth and barista Kieren create a welcoming atmosphere second to none (not to mention a great brew and yummy food).
9 locals recommend
67 Union St
67 Union StreetOur favourite coffee/brunch spot. Owners Emily and Gareth and barista Kieren create a welcoming atmosphere second to none (not to mention a great brew and yummy food).
This crew took over the old kiosk at Kirribilli Wharf and brought single origin coffee to our neighbourhood. A bit longer on foot than our other two coffee picks (15mins), but it's worth it!
56 locals recommend
Celsius Coffee Co.
Holbrook AvenueThis crew took over the old kiosk at Kirribilli Wharf and brought single origin coffee to our neighbourhood. A bit longer on foot than our other two coffee picks (15mins), but it's worth it!
With three thai restaurants in Kirribilli, this is our pick for great quality, value for money and speedy service (if that's what you're in the mood for).
28 locals recommend
Stir Crazy Thai
3A Broughton StWith three thai restaurants in Kirribilli, this is our pick for great quality, value for money and speedy service (if that's what you're in the mood for).
Our second choice for Thai - a little slower paced than Stir Crazy and a little pricier but very good quality.
13 locals recommend
Thai Fusion
11 Broughton StOur second choice for Thai - a little slower paced than Stir Crazy and a little pricier but very good quality.
If Indian is more to your taste, this is a Milsons Point institution (famously patronised by Prime Minister John Howard when he lived down the road). The decor is a little dated but the food is great.
Grace of India Restaurant
16 Ennis RdIf Indian is more to your taste, this is a Milsons Point institution (famously patronised by Prime Minister John Howard when he lived down the road). The decor is a little dated but the food is great.
117 Blues Point Rd
Our pick for takeaway pizza - why not enjoy it in a nearby foreshore park?
Shopping
A two level shopping complex with fashion stores, fresh produce and food court. Includes: Cotton On, French Connection, Jigsaw, kikki.K, Lorna Jane, Nine West, Oxford, Sportsgirl, Typo, Witchery
20 locals recommend
Rose & Co Florist - North Sydney
36 Blue StA two level shopping complex with fashion stores, fresh produce and food court. Includes: Cotton On, French Connection, Jigsaw, kikki.K, Lorna Jane, Nine West, Oxford, Sportsgirl, Typo, Witchery
Drinks & Nightlife
Kirribilli's original small bar with a great wine, cocktail list, boutique beers and bar food.
84 locals recommend
The Botanist
17 Willoughby StKirribilli's original small bar with a great wine, cocktail list, boutique beers and bar food.
SBK Sydney
1-3 Broughton StAnother great Kirribilli small bar with a more tapas style menu