Art Gallery of New South Wales
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[0.6 miles]
Venerable art gallery showcasing fine Australian, Aboriginal and Asian art in a scenic waterside setting, with over 30,000 works on show.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
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Spicers of Potts Point
Last updated: 31 July, 2022
Three grand 1870s terraces have been blended together to create one of Sydney’s most elegant small hotels.
The 16 guest rooms and four luxurious suites are individually styled with modern furniture, rich drapes and contemporary Australian artwork. The property does not have a restaurant, but guests do have the use of a charming breakfast room, an honesty bar and small library. The hotel does offer a la carte breakfast, plus complimentary drinks and canapes each evening.
Potts Point is a trendy, upscale residential suburb where the locals hang out in excellent restaurants and cafes. It’s an easy train hop or taxi to the city centre, so easy to access the main city sights, but benefits from also being close to the beautiful harbour bays, for walking, sailing, kayaking and swimming.
Surrounding area
Victoria Street is a quiet, leafy street of elegantly restored terrace houses, with buildings dating back to the 1850s.
In recent years, Potts Point has become an upscale residential suburb with fine cafes, restaurants and shops. Nearby are a number of fine eateries, including The Butler, Ms G’s and Dear Sainte Eloise. You’re spoilt for choice around here.
From nearby Kings Cross station, you can catch a train to either Bondi Junction or to the city.
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Kayaking on Sydney Harbour
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[0.9 miles]
See some of Sydney’s most famous landmarks – including the Opera House – from the water, with a kayak tour around the world’s most beautiful natural harbour.
Best for ages: 4+ | £70 | 2 hours
Australian Museum
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[0.9 miles]
The Australian Museum, fresh from a two-year refit, is a dynamic, interactive and multi-faceted learning space for people of all ages and interests.
Best for ages: 4+ | Free
Sydney Mardi Gras Parade
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[1.1 miles]
An extraordinary and unique cultural spectacular – Sydney’s world-famous Mardi Gras parade sees 65,000 glammed-up marchers, 160 outrageous floats and tens of thousands lining the streets.
Best for ages: Any | Free | 2-3 hours
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Boy Charlton Pool
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[0.9 miles]
Sydney is famed for its ocean and harbourside pools and this stunning harbourside pool is a stand-out. The Botanic Gardens are on one side, harbour views on the other. Great swim and sunbathing; there’s a fine cafe on site too.
Best for ages: 4+ | £12
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Justice and Police Museum
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[1.4 miles]
This small museum, set in two former police courts and a former police station, was the original legal hub at the time of the settlers. Today it preserves the history of crime and punishment in the city, with exhibits on famous criminals, collections of weapons and restored prison cells.
Best for ages: 6+ | £7
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Sydney Museum of Contemporary Art
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[1.8 miles]
Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) provides an exciting and fun introduction to the works of established and emerging artists from across Australia and the world.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
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Fort Denison
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[1.9 miles]
Built during the Crimean War, this little historic gem sits in the middle of Sydney harbour. It’s now a museum, with fascinating exhibits like a canon gun powder store and a tidal gauge room. Daily ferries go from Circular Quay.
Best for ages: 6+ | £5
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