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
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
Manly Beach featuring a coastal town, boating and swimming

Manly Beach

4.5/5(1,614 reviews)

Resplendent with golden sandy beaches, crystal blue seas perfect for swimming and surfing, and the best bars, shopping and views around. Welcome to Manly Beach.

Manly Beach

Activities

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$790
per adult
Sydney harbour and ocean beaches, Ku-Ring-Gai National Park
Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

AU$30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours
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
90% of travellers recommend
Sydney Opera House Tour & Meal + Drink at Opera Bar or House Canteen
Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

AU$45
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$369 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
AU$369
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2025
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! (1,526 reviews)
Amazing Sydney Harbor View
"Our second stay after a cruise. Deluxe view room of Circular Quay and cruise ship is well worth the extra money. You also overlook Sydney Bridge and Opera House. Bed and room extremely comfortable. Great staff and lobby."

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 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$274 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$274
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025
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! (2,128 reviews)
"Beautiful Hotel and the best place near everything ❤️ go for it everyone ☺️"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Shangri-La Sydney
Hyatt Regency Sydney
Hyatt Regency Sydney
5 out of 5
161 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW
The price is AU$269 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$269
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (1,515 reviews)
"Awesome, we enjoyed our stay. Walking distance to mall, restaurants etc. short taxi ride from the Harbor."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Hyatt Regency Sydney
W Sydney
W Sydney
5 out of 5
31 Wheat Road, Sydney, NSW
The price is AU$359 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$359
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
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! (360 reviews)
"Amazing stay. Room was beautiful. Amenities were so well thought out. Room service quite expensive. Roof top pool wonderful. Such a beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 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$167 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
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! (1,748 reviews)
"Reception staff are fantastic and very friendly. It's centrally located to the CBD, Darling Harbour and a short walk to Chinatown and Paddy's market. The entrance is nice and professional. My only criticism would be that the building is in need of a fresh lick of paint. It's obviously an old building ..."

Reviewed on 25 Dec. 2024

YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW
The price is AU$352 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$352
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel was good but we encountered a few issues upon arrival. The room wasn’t ready, TV wasn’t working and air conditioning wasn’t working either but they were quickly resolved. Staff was good and helpful. All in all, good stay and good experience."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
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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 or Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

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 Wharf and Shelly Beach.

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 Balmoral Beach or Taronga Zoo.

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 Chatswood Interchange 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 Museum of Contemporary Art.

The Rocks

Avalon Beach Travel Guide

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