Top Things to do in North Sydney
Top 10 Free Things to do in North Sydney, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in North Sydney, Australia including Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden, Cremorne Reserve, Cremorne Foreshore Walk, Royal Art Society of NSW, Bridget Kennedy Project Space, The Cheese & Wine Co, Hare Krishna Movement, Blues Point Reserve, Balls Head Reserve, Milson Park.
Restaurants in North Sydney
1. Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 433 reviews
Everyone needs a secret garden in their life and you’re invited to visit Wendy's, a public garden and much loved oasis in the heart of Sydney. Located a short walk over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, or stroll from Milsons Point and North Sydney train stations, the Secret Garden is a haven where you can explore meandering pathways discovering sculptures; enjoy a picnic basket or read a book at one of the tables beneath the garden’s canopy; or simply enjoy the nature and serenity of your beautiful surrounds. You may even stumble across a fairy. Created over 20 years by artist Wendy Whiteley, wife and muse of Australian artist Brett Whiteley, the Secret Garden is nestled behind Luna Park in one of Sydney's most spectacular suburbs, Lavender Bay. While its free and open seven days a week, there are steep inclines and a range of steps. Visitors with limited mobility may only be able to access the uppermost sections of the garden but we're sure you'll enjoy your visit.
Reviewed By tmellin - Kihei, United States
A quick one-stop ferry ride from Circular Quay to Milton’s Point with great views of the harbor and Opera House, then a walk thru Luna Park and along Lavender Bay. A somewhat wild garden, a beautiful place to wander a bit and then to sit and relax, enjoying the peacefulness of the garden.
2. Cremorne Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By RonWamberal - Sydney, Australia
One of the best parks in Sydney, well maintained by the local council with wonderful trees and plants and great views to the city and bridge on one side and Mosman Bay on the other. So accessible, only 10 minutes from the city by ferry.
3. Cremorne Foreshore Walk
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
This walk offers a brilliant showcase of some of jewels that Sydney Harbour has to offer. We walked from Mosman Bay ferry wharf around to Neutral Bay. While there are a few stairs and inclines, it is quite an easy, straightforward walk. The path is excellent - concrete for most of the way. You do have to walk along suburban streets for a couple of short stretches, but given the decorative richness of the architecture in this neck of the woods, that was hardly an imposition. It took us less than two hours and we dawdled. The highlights: from Cremorne Point the views of the harbour are just sensational, especially towards the CDB; the 'smaller' views across Mosman Bay are equally beautiful in a more picturesque way; architecturally there is much to admire, from the many prominent harbourside mansions to the elegant 1920s-style blocks of flats. Last but not least among the highlights is the extensive 'natural' bayside garden established on public land over decades by local couple Les and Ruby Graham, who started the massive task of transforming what had been a dumping ground back in 1959. The story of the makeover of a weed-covered garbage tip to a delightful, serene landscape is a remarkable one, and is recorded on a noticeboard at the site. It is worth a read.
4. Royal Art Society of NSW
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Art classes and gallery in North Sydney. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm. Wonderful exhibitions by contemporary Australian artists. Studios upstairs with dedicated teachers taking classes 7 days a week and continuing a tradition of excellence established in 1880. Just 3 minutes walk from North Sydney Station via the stairs next to the Harbourview Hotel. Parking at rear of the building is available for students and there is limited street parking.
5. Bridget Kennedy Project Space
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Open Wednesday to Saturday 11-5pm, the gallery is composed of a retail area showcasing work by Australian contemporary jewellery artists and a separate exhibition space.Bridget Kennedy works in the studio, creating multiples, commissions and exhibition work. Visitors to the space are able to see the artist working at their bench for a behind the scenes view of jewellery being made in the workshop.
Reviewed By DrewF951 - Sydney, Australia
I visited Bridget's Project Space after commissioning her online to make an engagement ring for my boyfriend (now fiancé), and also one for myself. Before the visit I told Bridget that I would be bringing my boyfriend along; she was extremely friendly and helpful during our visit, and was amazing at showing us different styles and options without giving away to my boyfriend that she was making our rings. I even managed a sneaky handover of some old gold jewellery to her to make the rings. Living in Copenhagen, Denmark, the rest of the process was handled over email. Bridget kept me updated on her design process, allowing me to be part of key design decisions. She then sent photos of the progress as they were made. Due to Covid-19 I was unfortunately unable to visit the Project Space again and collect the rings. Bridget was very helpful in arranging safe delivery of the rings to me in Denmark. The end result was two absolutely beautiful rings which we are both incredibly happy to wear on our fingers!
6. The Cheese & Wine Co
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By mimir2017 - Greater Sydney, Australia
Excellent food, amazing wine, and great service. We had a wonderful lunch here, sharing several tapas dishes, cheese board, dessert and a bottle of rosé. Everything was so good.
7. Hare Krishna Movement
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
ISKCON Sydney is also called Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Mandir or the Hare Krishna temple. The Founder-Acharya is His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. It is the Sydney chapter of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, a world-wide movement aiming to educate humanity on the purpose of life through the principles contained in the holy books - Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. Our temple is open 365 days of the year from 4 AM - 9 PM. Every morning we have prayers, ceremonies, chanting sessions and a spiritual class. On Sunday evenings, we have the famous vegetarian feasts and through the many months, we hold massive festivals! Please join us!
8. Blues Point Reserve
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By 838SusanB - Gladstone, Australia
This is the perfect place to get an up-close view of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
9. Balls Head Reserve
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Balls Head Reserve is a hidden Gem in the city! In fact it's relatively close to where we live, but have not known about it until finding it by chance! The views are exceptional and the bonus is that those visitors who so wish can find a seat or two and have a picnic, while at the same time making full use of the limited BBQ facilities available. Go early and you will probably be lucky. You can either drive or catch public transport. Waverton train station is about ten minutes walk from there.
10. Milson Park
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Manickjg
We discovered this park only because we were going to see the Jacaranda's on McDougall Street. Such a lovely wide expansive park but not huge. You can sit by the water and relax and there are some amazing palm trees which add to the beauty of this place. There''s a small kids playground otherwise green grass to sit on. Definitely will come back.
