Top Things to do in Woollahra
The 10 Best Things to do in Woollahra, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Woollahra, Australia including Vaucluse House, Nielsen Park, Murray Rose Pool, Macquarie Lighthouse, Federation Cliff Walk, Parsley Bay Reserve, South Head Heritage Trail, Hornby Lighthouse, Oxford Street, Shark Beach.
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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. Nielsen Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
Nielsen Park has been a treasured icon for generations of Sydney families. It is a beautiful harbour beach, surrounded by bushland and with great views across the (on sunny days) sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour to the CBD and Harbour Bridge. Entry to the park is free. The water and the sand are clean and the beach is protected by a shark net. Being a harbour beach, there is no surf. It is great spot for kids, and for family picnics and events, with spacious lawns and shady spots. Now, the downside. It can get really crowded over summer, and parking in this area is very limited. Be prepared to park the car some distance from the park and walk the rest of the way. If you can handle that inconvenience, you'll have a great day.
3. Murray Rose Pool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By Viajerititita - London, United Kingdom
Great place accessible by public transport- swimming round and round adequate for long distance swimmers. Nice changing facilities.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Parsley Bay Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Livetotravel747 - Coombabah, Australia
Such a great hidden oasis!!!! Heaps of grassed areas for picnics leading into the little beach. Walk around the path on the side with beautiful rock formations to a little jetty and a great view of Sydney Harbor or walk across the suspension bridge. Easily accessible with a car or bus
7. South Head Heritage Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By mrteenee - Sydney, Australia
I have done this walk at least 15 times, easy to drive to and park, walk across the sand (near the kiosk) up the walk way and an easy walk out past the nudie beach to the headland walk which is a loop. There are the battlements, canon, lighthouse, the heads and then back to the view out to Manly then down the harbour back to the city. Best easy morning or sunset. Sometimes it gets a bit hazy from lunch to late arvo (but not always) - and it is still worth the walk.
8. 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...
9. 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.
