Great Mackerel Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Circular Quay showing street scenes, a city and a sunset

Circular Quay

4.5/5(4,882 reviews)

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.

Circular Quay
Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

4.5/5(3,486 reviews)

The bold lines of the Sydney Opera House speak more about Sydney than any other part of this cosmopolitan city of four million.

Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge

4.5/5(3,601 reviews)

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.

Sydney Harbour Bridge
Manly Beach featuring a coastal town, boating and swimming

Manly Beach

4.5/5(1,614 reviews)

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.

Manly Beach
Taronga Zoo featuring zoo animals and bird life as well as an individual male

Taronga Zoo

4.5/5(778 reviews)

The bush-land Zoo-in-the-city that is home to an amazing Australian wildlife experience

Taronga Zoo
Star Casino which includes a sunset and signage

Star Casino

4/5(1,105 reviews)

Why not roll the dice by visiting Star Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Sydney? Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

Star Casino

Activities

Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

NZ$71
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

NZ$62
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Sydney Tower Eye Tickets

Sydney Tower Eye Tickets

NZ$34
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Sydney Tower Eye Tickets
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Cruise

Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise

NZ$97
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets

NZ$48
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

NZ$56
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Great Mackerel Beach Hotel Deals

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View Sydney

4 out of 5
17 Blue Street, North Sydney, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$283 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$283
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,183 reviews)
Room was great with a view and staff was great too.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

4.5 out of 5
Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, NSW
The price is NZ$703 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$703
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (747 reviews)
Our stay was relaxing and mesmerizing. We loved the staff and service. They surprised my daughter with kangaroo stuffy for her 8th birthday. Thank you to all the wonderful staff for their extra exceptional service.

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga
Citadines Walker North Sydney

Citadines Walker North Sydney

4 out of 5
88 Walker Street, North Sydney, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$208 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$208
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (576 reviews)
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay from start to finish! Had a great room with a view to match - hope to be back one day... Thanks for a memorable stay for all the right reasons - can highly recommend to any traveller...

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Citadines Walker North Sydney
Quest Macquarie Park

Quest Macquarie Park

4 out of 5
71 Epping Road, Macquarie Park, NSW
The price is NZ$207 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$207
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (701 reviews)
Nice Family Stay

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Quest Macquarie Park
Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG

Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG

4 out of 5
7-11 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park, NSW
The price is NZ$224 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$224
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Great room for our one night stay. Good position for our needs

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG
Rydges North Sydney

Rydges North Sydney

4 out of 5
54 Mclaren Street, North Sydney, NSW
The price is NZ$258 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$258
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (255 reviews)
Nice refurb, silver exclusive not honoured

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Rydges North Sydney
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Other neighbourhoods around Great Mackerel Beach

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Palm Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Palm Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Palm Beach Golf Club or Palm Beach.

Palm Beach
Manly Beach which includes swimming, tropical scenes and a coastal town

Manly

A noteworthy feature of Manly is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Manly Wharf and Shelly Beach.

Manly
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Chatswood

Travellers come to Chatswood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Chatswood Interchange and Chatswood Chase while you're in town.

Chatswood
Mosman featuring boating, general coastal views and a city

Mosman

You'll enjoy the beaches and waterfront in Mosman. You might want to make time for a stop at Taronga Zoo or Balmoral Beach.

Mosman
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North Sydney

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to North Sydney. A stop by North Sydney Oval or Port Jackson Bay might round out your trip.

North Sydney
Circular Quay - The Rocks showing street scenes, a city and heritage architecture

The Rocks

A noteworthy feature of The Rocks is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art.

The Rocks

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