Avalon Beach Travel Guide

Sydney

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Popular places to visit

Avalon Beach

Avalon Beach

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 general coastal views, a skyscraper and street scenes

Circular Quay

Flanked by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transportation hub is one of the prettiest terminals in the world.

Circular Quay
Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

One of the world’s most famous buildings is surprisingly accessible; take in a show or just take a stroll to admire this astonishing building.

Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge

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 which includes bird life and zoo animals as well as an individual male

Taronga Zoo

This world-renowned zoo is cherished for its Sydney Harbour views and its residents.

Taronga Zoo
Star Casino featuring a sunset and signage

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 fascinating museums.

Star Casino

Things to do

Lean to shuck oysters

Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

£39
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

£101
per adult
Sydney Kayak Seal Encounter Adventure with Gourmet Food
Picture 11 for Activity Blue Mountains: Scenic World, Ferry, Zoo & Free Koala Photo

Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

£106
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo
Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

£28
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise

Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise

£48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise
Blue Mountains Sunset & Three Sisters Small Group Tours

Blue Mountains Sunset & Three Sisters Tour Comfortable Wildlife Experience

£70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Blue Mountains Sunset & Three Sisters Tour Comfortable Wildlife Experience
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Top hotels in Avalon Beach

Shangri-La Sydney

Shangri-La Sydney

5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW
The price is £138 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£138
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,351 reviews)
"Beautiful view"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Shangri-La Sydney
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW
The price is £161 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£161
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,490 reviews)
"Need to have more accessible power points in the room, particularly by the bedside as most people use their phone as an alarm clock these days, and it’s annoying to have to leap out of bed and across the room to turn it off."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
199 George St., Sydney, NSW
The price is £180 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£180
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,918 reviews)
"Great location in the rocks, walkable to the Sydney opera house, harbor bridge and botanical gardens. Our room was spacious and we had great views (floor 21). Our kids loved the heated pool and hot tub. We didn’t eat in the hotel but can highly recommend the 4 seasons."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

5 out of 5
161 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £129 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£129
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,778 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Sydney
InterContinental Sydney by IHG

InterContinental Sydney by IHG

5 out of 5
16 Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW
The price is £162 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£162
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"This hotel is beautiful and you cannot beat a view of the Harbour bridge from your room"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

InterContinental Sydney by IHG
View Sydney

View Sydney

4 out of 5
17 Blue Street, North Sydney, NSW
The price is £107 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£107
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,083 reviews)
"What a treat to stay in a hotel with harbour views and luxe facilities for much less than what you’d pay across the bridge - I’ve stayed for business and holiday and highly recommend 💕"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

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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 Barrenjoey 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 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 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 Chatswood Interchange and Chatswood Chase 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 ISKCON Sydney (Hare Krishna Temple) 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

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