Watsons Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Hornby Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of Sydney with a stop at Hornby Lighthouse. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
International Convention Centre Sydney
During your trip, find out what's happening in International Convention Centre Sydney, a top convention centre in Sydney. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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
Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
BridgeClimb Summit at Sydney Harbour Bridge
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
Great Opera Hits at the Sydney Opera House
Our pick of the best Watsons Bay Hotel Deals
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Excellent view of opera house
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Shangri-La Sydney
Staff were lovely and very attentive The room was spacious and the harbour view was gorgeous. The furnishings were a bit dated and showing signs of wear and tear
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Ace Hotel Sydney
Fantastic hotel, loved it 5⭐️
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
Hanny and Rich were excellent on check in and very helpful throughout our stay. All staff very friendly and helpful. The bathroom was lovely and modern.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
Clean quiet room and excellent staff!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Sydney
The hotel guest services were amazing go above
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Watsons Bay
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.
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.
Bondi Beach
Travellers to Bondi Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Bondi Beach and Bondi Icebergs.
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.
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.
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.
Watsons Bay Travel Guide
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- Vaucluse House
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- North Harbour Aquatic Reserve
- Hornby Lighthouse
- Manly Quarantine Station
- St Patrick’s College
- Balmoral Beach
- Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Redleaf Beach
- Milk Beach
- Lady Bay Beach
- Chinamans Beach
- Visit Darling Point
- Visit Dover Heights
- Visit Kirribilli
- Visit Milsons Point
- Visit Tamarama
- Visit Spit Junction
- Visit Point Piper
- Visit Woolloomooloo
- Visit Balmoral
- Visit Double Bay
- Visit Clontarf
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- Visit Paddington
- Visit Clifton Gardens
- Visit Rushcutters Bay
- Visit Bellevue Hill
- Visit Potts Point
- Visit The Rocks
- Visit Fairlight
- Visit Bondi Junction
- Visit Waverley
- Visit Elizabeth Bay
- Visit Vaucluse
- Visit Balgowlah Heights
- Visit Cammeray
- Visit Mosman
- Visit Manly
- Visit Neutral Bay
- Visit Edgecliff
- Visit Waverton
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