Top Things to do in Rose Bay
The 10 Best Things to Do in Rose Bay, Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Rose Bay, Australia including Sydney By Seaplane - Private Tours, Sydney Harbour, Nielsen Park, Tamarama Beach, Bronte Beach, South Head Heritage Trail, Sydney Seaplanes, Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk, Vaucluse House, Taronga Zoo.
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1. Sydney By Seaplane - Private Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 108 reviews
Fabulous Seaplane flights around Sydney - 15 and 30 minute scenic flights and sensational fly and dine lunch packages to restaurants on the Hawkesbury River and Day Trips and a range of Gourmet Picnics to beautiful Palm Beach. A must-do for all visitors. Professional, highly experienced crew - Australian owned and operated. Flights from Rose Bay in Sydney Harbour and from our northern base at Palm Beach. Call Jenny anytime to make a booking.
Reviewed By Catzontherun - Sydney, Australia
What a fantastic experience. Starting off from Rose Bay we had an absolutely amazing flight up the coast to our lunch destination, Cottage Point Inn. After a fantastic meal and a few hours relaxing over a few quite drinks we then boarded the plane for the...MoreGreat to hear that you enjoyed your experience and we also enjoyed having you on board. Thank you for taking the time to write your review - we appreciate it very much. Kind regards, Steve.
2. Sydney Harbour
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Secluded Beaches, quiet coves and soaring headlands predominate this harbor, which is considered one of the world's most beautiful.
Reviewed By FrankieLankie - Hong Kong, China
Started the day walking from Paddington to Hyde Park (about 20min). We started at Hyde Park and strolled through this great park. We then headed towards the Domain, which then led us to the Royal Botanical Garden, which then led us to the Sydney Harbour.
Here you can go to the Opera house (left) or we went (right) over to Mrs. Macquarie’s chair/point.
From the point we headed back towards the botanical Gardens and stopped by the art museum for a snack. The cafe was great and just what we needed.
After this we headed back to our place in Paddington.
Was a great day for sight seeing the best of Sydney.
ENJOY!
3. Nielsen Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By LovingCrystal
The view is magnificent. I like the beach here more than Bondi. It's smaller but it's not that busy. And besides beach activities, you can have picnic, costal walk or bush walking here. It's definitely a place for all ages. Please note that there's only cafe. It's better to bring your own food.
4. Tamarama Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 375 reviews
Reviewed By sandryan2015 - Port Stephens, Australia
I am a bit biased as I lived across the road from the beach for 21 years! However I never grew tired of the beautiful walk from Bondi to Coogee along the greatest coastline in the world. The beach itself is small with a small cafe and changing facilities . The surf can be treacherous for inexperienced surfers so beware. Parking is a lottery so public transport to either Bondi or Bronte might be a good option with the added benefit of the incredible view as you walk to Tamarama.
5. Bronte Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
Bronte Beach, sandwiched between the bigger Bondi and Coogee Beaches, is a cozier stretch of sand and surf perfect for families.
Reviewed By Caleb W - Benoni, South Africa
Bronte is a nice tranquil beach, with a convenient grassed area behind the beach. In terms of a pure swimming beach Bondi is better and has more space. Worth doing the walk from Bondi to Bronte beach.
6. South Head Heritage Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By CC_N_AU - Tasmania, Australia
With my in-laws visiting Sydney and we took the ferry to Watsons Bay. Ate at Doyle's and then decided to walk the South Head Heritage Trail. It's a beautiful , easy walk. Wonderful views across the bay from the rocky cliffs. Beautiful candy stripped lighthouse out at the end.
7. Sydney Seaplanes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 323 reviews
Reviewed By kyliechris2 - Sydney, Australia
the boss surprised me by celebrating 20 years of marriage with a flight up to Jonas at palm beach for lunch. Money well spent as we felt like royalty. excellent flight, pilot and transfers and a magnificent lunch. Only disappointment was having to share the flight with a photographer/ promotional filming crew who's large cameras obstructed the view from the windows . otherwise a must do when in sydney
8. Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
A cliff top coastal walk, the Bondi to Coogee walk extends for six km in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The walk features stunning views, Beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. The Beaches and parks offer a place to rest, swim or a chance to eat at one of the cafes, hotels, restaurants or takeaways. All Beaches offer picnic shelters, electric barbecues, play areas, kiosks, toilets and change-rooms. The walk is not difficult, there are medium gradient paths and several staircases with occasional Seating. It takes about two hours to complete the Bondi to Coogee Beach section of the walk and another hour and a half if you choose to continue to Maroubra.
Reviewed By gatormotherof2 - Washington DC
This is by far one of the more scenic coastal walks that I’ve completed. It was an exquisite day and though it was a weekday, it was still quite a busy thoroughfare. I would not recommend walking it on a weekend as navigating past the crowds would take from the breathtaking views. Good walking shoes, a camera, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and plenty of water will provide you with ample protection against whatever nature might cast your way. There are water refilling stations, restaurants and restrooms along the way. As mentioned in a prior review, there are some renovations around the cemetery whereby you need to navigate your way thru those graves of those departed, but this is only a short disruption in time and distance and will not minimize the beauty of the walk.
9. Vaucluse House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 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. Staff led or self guided tours are also available. Regular opening days are Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. We are open daily during NSW school holidays.
Reviewed By John H - Canberra, Australia
We waited half an hour for the 3pm guided tour and it was well worth our wait. The guide was very knowledgeable regarding the Wentworth family home and he brought the rooms to life.Although I found the old kitchen and servants areas of most interest the family rooms give a significant insight into society life at that period in Sydney and that of their three daughters.I also found the stable area interesting.There are some delightful grounds and with the tour of the house my view is that it was an excellent way to spend two hours.
10. Taronga Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Taking a ferry directly from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo, located in the suburb of Mosman, is the first unexpected joy of visiting the animal park. Once there, the leisurely trails and opportunity to see some of Australia's distinct wildlife become apparent, as does the striking view of the Harbour Bridge from the Seating at the aerial bird show. Advance booking can give you the chance to see koalas up close, or stay overnight and 'camp' in the zoo.
Reviewed By Tuurtje75 - Holland
Arriving with the (gov) ferry entering the zoo with cable car is convenient.
The cable car is great experience, the zoo is huge and has many species
Some restaurant for drinks / food.
We watched the bird show, hilarious since the big birds didn’t want to fly and stayed on top of the tower.
Koala experience was overcrowded and fully booked , a good place for getting Koala photo’s is for example Kuranda close to Cairns, later on our Australia trip we saw many koalas in wild hanging in trees
The price is a bit high but the overall experience is worth it.
