Kensington Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
University of New South Wales
Explore the campus of University of New South Wales as part of your travels around Sydney. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Sydney Opera House
The bold lines of the Sydney Opera House speak more about Sydney than any other part of this cosmopolitan city of four million.
Circular Quay
Trains, buses and boats all make a bee-line for Circular Quay, a place at the heart of Sydney's journeying – and so should you.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
A colossus of engineering, the Harbour Bridge brings the pieces of Sydney together, and offers you a different perspective on the city's wide-angle drama.
Taronga Zoo
The bush-land Zoo-in-the-city that is home to an amazing Australian wildlife experience
Manly Beach
Lying just a ferry-ride away, on the north shore of Sydney's harbour, Manly will soon have you surfing and swimming – or just watching others getting all-manly.
Activities
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Sydney: Wild Wombats and Kangaroo Experience
Shared Shuttle: White Bay Cruise Terminal
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Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
Surry Hills
Travellers come to Surry Hills for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Crown Street and Belvoir Street Theatre while you're in town.
Coogee
Coogee is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Coogee Beach and Gordon's Bay.
Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to William Street and Crown Street while you're in town.
Haymarket
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Haymarket. Check out top attractions like Market City and Paddy's Market, and jump on the metro at Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station or Capitol Square Light Rail Station to see more of the city.
Mascot
Travellers choose Mascot for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Mascot Station or Domestic Airport Station and check out top sights like Meriton Retail Precinct Mascot Central.
Sydney Central Business District
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.
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- More holiday ideas
- Sydney Opera House
- Circular Quay
- Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Taronga Zoo
- Manly Beach
- Accor Stadium
- Star Casino
- White Bay Cruise Terminal
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
- Coogee Beach
- Bondi Beach
- Luna Park
- International Convention Centre Sydney
- Qudos Bank Arena
- Sydney Tower Eye
- Pitt Street Mall
- Martin Place
- Macquarie University
- King Street Wharf
- World Square Shopping Centre
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
- Queen Victoria Building
- Westmead Hospital
- Cronulla Beach
- Sydney Showground