Avalon Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Avalon Beach

Avalon Beach

4/5(129 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Avalon Beach during your travels in Sydney? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Avalon Beach
Circular Quay showing street scenes, a city and a sunset

Circular Quay

4.5/5(4,882 reviews)

Under the gaze of the magnificent Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transport hub is a terminal of unexpected beauty.

Circular Quay
Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

4.5/5(3,486 reviews)

Take in a performance or just take in the splendour of one of the world’s most famous buildings.

Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge

4.5/5(3,601 reviews)

An iconic structure on a beautiful harbour with breath-taking views at any time of day or night. Climb it, walk it, photograph it or just stand back and admire it.

Sydney Harbour Bridge
Taronga Zoo featuring zoo animals and bird life as well as an individual male

Taronga Zoo

4.5/5(778 reviews)

For a wild experience combined with magnificent views over Sydney Harbour, this world-renowned zoo is a must-visit.

Taronga Zoo
White Bay Cruise Terminal

White Bay Cruise Terminal

4/5(271 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Sydney with a trip to White Bay Cruise Terminal. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

White Bay Cruise Terminal

Activities

Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

AU$25
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours
Sydney Kayak Seal Encounter Adventure with Gourmet Food

Sydney Kayak Seal Encounter Adventure with Gourmet Food

AU$210
Per adult
Sydney Kayak Seal Encounter Adventure with Gourmet Food
solid swell makes a salt water pool come to life

Sydney harbour and ocean beaches, Ku-Ring-Gai National Park

AU$760
Per adult
Sydney harbour and ocean beaches, Ku-Ring-Gai National Park
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Cruise

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

AU$79
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
Sydney Opera House Tour & Meal + Drink at Opera Bar or House Canteen

Sydney Opera House Tour & Meal + Drink at Opera Bar or House Canteen

AU$85
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Sydney Opera House Tour & Meal + Drink at Opera Bar or House Canteen
Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise

Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise

AU$99
Per adult
Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise
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Our pick of the best Avalon Beach Hotel Deals

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
5 out of 5
199 George St., Sydney, NSW
The price is AU$369 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$369
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,468 reviews)
"The Room was beautiful (would have loved to have been a bit higher up so maybe next time) this was our anniversary and it was a great stay, Breakfast was grand and Benita our waitress was so attentive (first class service) look forward to our next visit (we are local) we will be back, thank you, ..."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Shangri-La Sydney
Shangri-La Sydney
5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW
The price is AU$295 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$295
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,081 reviews)
"Hotel, not bad but loved the breakfast!"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Shangri-La Sydney
Hyatt Regency Sydney
Hyatt Regency Sydney
5 out of 5
161 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW
The price is AU$299 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$299
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,457 reviews)
"Staff were lovely ,responsive and helpful. Few issues with the room cleaning staff."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Hyatt Regency Sydney
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
5 out of 5
1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW
The price is AU$284 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$284
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,933 reviews)
"Beautiful stay in the Heritage building. Extra large room! Great location in the heart of the city."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
W Sydney
W Sydney
5 out of 5
31 Wheat Road, Sydney, NSW
The price is AU$369 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$369
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (313 reviews)
"We arrived an hour before check-in and as our room was ready we were able to check in early which was awesome. Our room was clean and loved the styling and design. Had a swim at the open deck pool, and later a cocktail at one of the bars. Dinner was room-service as was breakfast - all meals were ..."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

W Sydney
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
4 out of 5
252 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW
The price is AU$176 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$176
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,687 reviews)
"Nice property. Slightly older and not as comfortable as some but still was fit for purpose."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Avalon 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 featuring a coastal town, tropical scenes and a 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.

Manly
Mosman showing a bridge, a city and boating

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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Chatswood

Travellers come to Chatswood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lane Cove National Park and Mandarin Center while you're in town.

Chatswood
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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 St. Leonards Park might round out your trip.

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

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 Overseas Passenger Terminal.

The Rocks

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