The area from the city centre to Bondi Beach includes many of Sydney's prime suburbs. From entertaining Oxford Street to leafy Double Bay, there's something for everyone.
Bondi Explorer
The blue Bondi Explorer travels on a 30km circuit visiting Bondi Beach, Double Bay, Rose Bay and Watsons Bay. Services operate every 30 minutes from 8.45am 7 days a week. Get on and off the bus as often you like.
Last bus of the day leaves Circular Quay at 4.15pm, terminating at 6.15pm.
Bondi Beach
Join the locals as they swim, sunbathe and relax at this world-famous beach. Be sure to swim between the flags. The best way to get there is on the Bondi Explorer bus.
Centennial Park
This 220-hectare park is perfect for picnicking, walking, jogging, cycling, horse riding or roller blading. The park is open daily 6am-6pm.
Coogee
This beachside suburb is home to many cafes, bars and clubs, the Coogee Bay Boutique Hotel offers great entertainment and dining.
Elizabeth Bay House
This elegant colonial home, built between 1835 and 1839, features a dramatic winding staircase. Rooms, furnished in the Regency style, are open to the public.
7 Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay;
Open Tue-Sun 10am-4:30pm
Ph: 9356 3022
http://www.hht.net.au
Kings Cross
Although it has lost much of its former charm, 'The Cross' today is still a vibrant place.
Paddington
Paddington's charming, 19th-century terraced houses have been carefully restored.
The Saturday market offers fashion, arts and crafts, and old wares.
Paddington Bazaar, Oxford Street, Paddington,
Sat 10am-4pm
Ph: 9331 2923
Sydney Cricket Ground
One of the world's great sports grounds, the SCG hosts some of the most exciting test cricket and football games.
Moore Park Road, Paddington.
Tours: Mon-Sat, 10am, 1pm, 3pm
Ph: 9380 0383
Sydney Jewish Museum
This museum offers an intense visitor experience of one of the darkest chapters in humanity's history.
Some volunteer guides are Holocaust survivors.
148 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst
Sun-Thurs 10am-4pm, Fri 10am-2pm; Closed Sat and Jewish holidays.
Ph: 9360 7999
http://www.sydneyjewishmuseum.com.au
Vaucluse House
This historic, harbourside mansion has distinctive, Gothic-style architecture, authentic interiors and pretty gardens. Restaurant cafe in adjoining building.
Wentworth Road, Vaucluse;
Open Tue-Sun 10am-4.30pm
Ph: 9388 7922
http://www.hht.net.au
Watsons Bay
A settlement of quaint timber fishermen's cottages easily reached by ferry from Circular Quay. Lunch at Doyle's Restaurant right on the Bay is a must. Nearby Camp Cove beach is one of Sydney's best harbour swimming spots.
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