Guidebook for Mosman and Balmoral
Shopping
5 minutes by ca from Studio Yindi to Bridgepoint Shopping Centre.
You have access to fantastic fruit and vegetables at Harris Farm Markets, great meat at Bundies, superb fresh fish at Di Costis,
34 locals recommend
Bridgepoint Shopping Centre
3 Brady St5 minutes by ca from Studio Yindi to Bridgepoint Shopping Centre.
You have access to fantastic fruit and vegetables at Harris Farm Markets, great meat at Bundies, superb fresh fish at Di Costis,
Essentials
A suberb Woolworths. Lots of parking. You can get off the 243 from the city, buy some food, then get on the next 243 to take you home to Studio Yindi.
70 locals recommend
Woolworths Neutral Bay
43-51 Grosvenor StA suberb Woolworths. Lots of parking. You can get off the 243 from the city, buy some food, then get on the next 243 to take you home to Studio Yindi.
Parks & Nature
This is a harbour beach, so no waves, but very safe for children. Get down there early just after sunrise to see the beach at its best, and lots of free parking before 0800.
338 locals recommend
Balmoral Beach
This is a harbour beach, so no waves, but very safe for children. Get down there early just after sunrise to see the beach at its best, and lots of free parking before 0800.
Great place to swim in the morning, as it faces east. Popular for fishing from the jetty. Snorkel to find sea horses. One of the smallest coffee shops in the world on the north side - Bacino's
18 locals recommend
Chowder Bay
Great place to swim in the morning, as it faces east. Popular for fishing from the jetty. Snorkel to find sea horses. One of the smallest coffee shops in the world on the north side - Bacino's
Everything Else
The first fortifications in Australia were built here in 1801. Lots of forts were added for the Crimean War in the 1890s, WW I in 1914-1918 and WW II to keep the Japanese out of Sydney Harbour.
20 locals recommend
Middle Head
The first fortifications in Australia were built here in 1801. Lots of forts were added for the Crimean War in the 1890s, WW I in 1914-1918 and WW II to keep the Japanese out of Sydney Harbour.
Not even many Mosman locals know where Chinamans Beach is located. Lovely park for picnics, parking, a superb beach that is great for young kids, explore the rocks at either end of beach.
10 locals recommend
Chinamans Beach
Not even many Mosman locals know where Chinamans Beach is located. Lovely park for picnics, parking, a superb beach that is great for young kids, explore the rocks at either end of beach.
This little bay still has the same bushland which was there when the British convict fleet arrived in Sydney harbour on 6-jan-1788.
Taylors Bay
This little bay still has the same bushland which was there when the British convict fleet arrived in Sydney harbour on 6-jan-1788.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mosman Bay is my favorite place in Mosman for a drink by the water at the Rowers. Watch the ferries come and go. Maybe have a picnic in Harnett Park, and even a swim or some fishing.
16 locals recommend
Mosman Rowers
3 Centenary DrMosman Bay is my favorite place in Mosman for a drink by the water at the Rowers. Watch the ferries come and go. Maybe have a picnic in Harnett Park, and even a swim or some fishing.
Great place for a drink at the end of the day. Small beach in the marina where kids can paddle from sandy beach. Quality restaurant.
8 locals recommend
Middle Harbour Yacht Club
75 Parriwi RdGreat place for a drink at the end of the day. Small beach in the marina where kids can paddle from sandy beach. Quality restaurant.
Sightseeing
Here is a superb harbourside walk, starting in Mosman Bay, then south around Cremorne Point, where you suddenly see breathtaking views of the Bridge and Opera House. Have a swim at McCallum Pool too.
89 locals recommend
Cremorne Point
Here is a superb harbourside walk, starting in Mosman Bay, then south around Cremorne Point, where you suddenly see breathtaking views of the Bridge and Opera House. Have a swim at McCallum Pool too.
One of the world's great zoos, if you want to see Australia's unique animals. Superb view and photo opportunity from the Chimpanzee Enclosure, over to the city , Bridge and Opera House.
645 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadOne of the world's great zoos, if you want to see Australia's unique animals. Superb view and photo opportunity from the Chimpanzee Enclosure, over to the city , Bridge and Opera House.
Explore this area via the walking track starting at Taronga Zoo Wharf and bus stop. Walk south east to Bradleys Head, then north to another bus stop at Chowder Bay. Breathtaking views of the harbour
19 locals recommend
Bradleys Head Amphitheatre
Bradleys Head RoadExplore this area via the walking track starting at Taronga Zoo Wharf and bus stop. Walk south east to Bradleys Head, then north to another bus stop at Chowder Bay. Breathtaking views of the harbour