Top Things to do in Woollahra
10 Sights & Landmarks in Woollahra That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Woollahra, Australia including Vaucluse House, Macquarie Lighthouse, Federation Cliff Walk, Hornby Lighthouse, Strickland House, The Gap Lookout, Victoria Barracks, Johnstons Lookout, Juniper Hall, Oxford Street.
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1. Vaucluse House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Vaucluse House is one of Sydney’s few 19th-century mansions still surrounded by its original gardens and wooded grounds. A visit to Vaucluse House makes for a perfect outing, be it strolling or picnicking in the grounds (accessible free of charge), dining in the tearooms or experiencing the spectacular refurbishment inside the house. Self guided tours are available. Regular opening days are Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Reviewed By Blacksquidie - Brisbane, Australia
I grew up in Sydney but had never been to Vaucluse House ..it was fantastic stepping back into the 1800s and learning the history of the Wentworth family and the times of early Sydney they lived in...the gardens are superb, the guided tour by staff was excellent and very informative, the collection comprises a lot of original Wentworth family furniture , paintings and treasures...well worth a visit
2. Macquarie Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By 291genej - Silver Spring, United States
We took Bus #380($3 each) from Museum Station for 13 km northeast to this 1883 lighthouse in the Vaucluse suburb. Its 85' bright white tower sits between the keeper's cottage, still much the same as the 1818 original structure designed by a convict. Just to the rear side, we strolled Federation Cliff Walk to get an overall view with the sandstone cliffs rising out of the Tasman Sea. Another nearby viewpoint shows Watson Bay to the north along with the Sydney Harbor Bridge. We re-boarded Bus # 380 for 5 km south to Bondi Beach for lunch, then again for a stop at Paddington Market on the return to Museum Station in Sydney.
3. Federation Cliff Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By TimJ213 - Orange, Australia
The walk is pretty easy with lots of stairs. You cannot go through the navy base though and have to fill streets to the lighthouse. Great viewing play forms for photos.
4. Hornby Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By VarunChandra - Omaha, United States
what a view once you take the small hike up to Hornby lighthouse... on the way, you will pass the Lady Moon beach.. you can also see concrete structures which once housed canons or anti aircraft batteries to defend the Sydney Harbour area from any incoming ships...
5. Strickland House
6. The Gap Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
The outlooks from The Gap are just fantastic, with the sandstone plateau on which Sydney lies ending abruptly, with high, near-vertical cliffs that end in a jumble of broken boulders and pounding surf about 40 metres below. The location has long had the unfortunate reputation as the place where many anguished Sydneysiders go to end it all. No doubt, the cliffs here are treacherous and are now fenced off to keep visitors from straying too close to the end. The lookout is an easy stroll from the Watsons Bay ferry wharf and you will also pass by if you are doing walk between Watsons Bay andBondi.
7. Victoria Barracks
8. Johnstons Lookout
9. Juniper Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Juniper Hall is one of Sydney’s oldest houses, built in 1824. It is home to the Moran Arts Foundation Collection and whilst it is not a permanent Art Gallery, it is the stunning backdrop for the Moran Prizes exhibitions each year. It is only open during exhibitions - please check the website for opening hours. Juniper Hall is an example of Georgian architecture and is one of the oldest houses in Sydney. Juniper Hall was built by the emancipated convict Robert Cooper in 1824 to fulfill a promise to his third wife, Sarah, to build her the finest house in Sydney. Cooper, a wealthy hotel and distillery owner in London, had been transported to Sydney in 1813 for receiving stolen goods. Purchased from The National Trust of Australia (NSW), by the Moran family, the historic Georgian building is an important exhibition space including the display of the winning works and finalists from the annual Doug Moran National Portrait Prize and the Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.
10. Oxford Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By toodooloo_driver - Sydney, Australia
Although quite a few stores have closed over recent years and consequently Oxford st has lost some of it's luster, the main drag and surrounding areas are a must visit for anyone coming to Sydney. Great selection of food, drinks, art, high-end and boutique shopping and unique items you wont find in other areas of Sydney. Exploring the side streets gives you a real feel for the inner-city of Sydney. The streets are tree lined, beautifully renovated terrace houses with intricate wrought iron balconies, tiny landscaped gardens (and expensive sports cars parked out front). Sydney at it's trendy best.
