The Spit Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Chinamans Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Chinamans Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sydney. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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 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.
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.
Star Casino
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.
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
Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
Sydney Opera House Tour & Dine Experience
Our pick of the best The Spit Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Sydney
No breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Excellent service, all staff were very helpful. Cleanliness of room, water and toiletries restocked. They were very accommodating and arranged for early check in. I will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Sydney
Very clean and comfortable room. Staff were very professional and friendly. We had included the breakfast. It was a great selection and very fresh.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
View Sydney
good night
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
The kitchenette was a good size in the one bedroom suite we stayed in
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney
Beautiful room
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Spit
Mosman
You'll enjoy the beaches and waterfront in Mosman. You might want to make time for a stop at Balmoral Beach or Taronga Zoo.
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.
Manly
A noteworthy feature of Manly is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Manly Beach and Manly Wharf.
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.
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.
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.
