Thornleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Thornleigh
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Qudos Bank Arena
Catch an event at Qudos Bank Arena during your trip to Sydney. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Sydney Cockatoo Island Escape: Convict Adventure Game
Virtual Reality Player vs Player Shooting Game
Blue Mountains Day Tour: Zoo, Scenic World & Three Sisters
Blue Mountains Day Tour -Scenic World, Koalas & Roos (10 ppl MAX)
Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Our pick of the best Thornleigh Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Sydney
Room view over Sydney harbour over opera house
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Staff was most accommodating! Had a challenge at check in handled flawlessly.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Sydney
Was handy to everything. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
Clean room and fast check-in.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney
Quite
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
Good stay
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thornleigh
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.
Parramatta
Travellers come to Parramatta for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westfield Parramatta Shopping Centre and CommBank Stadium while you're in town.
Sydney Olympic Park
Unique features of Sydney Olympic Park include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Accor Stadium or Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
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.
