Title: Doonside Travel Guide: Best of Doonside, Sydney Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Doonside](https://expedia.co.uk/Doonside-Sydney-Hotels.0-n6353456-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Sydney](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sydney.d178312.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sydney](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sydney.d178312.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Doonside Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Doonside.d6353456.Car-Hire-Guide)[Doonside Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Doonside.d6353456.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Doonside Travel Guide ## Sydney ![Australian pelican - It's a Pelican... and it's Australian... that about sums it up.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353456/fc8395b9-7e29-404f-be0d-103f15b9f714.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Australian pelican - It's a Pelican... and it's Australian... that about sums it up.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353456/fc8395b9-7e29-404f-be0d-103f15b9f714.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Feeding time for the Wallaby's. These Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies are listed as Endangered in New South Wales. The park has a small area where you can interact with them and take some pictures. Be sure to pet them on the back but NOT on their heads as they will become pretty agitated ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353456/b0c83d25-d037-42a2-965e-6c5f64cd28cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Featherdale Wildlife Park is a great place to take kids and is good for a 1/2 day excursion. You are able to interact with a few kangaroos and have an up close experience and photo "op" with koalas. Unless you are VERY much into birds and wildlife it is pretty much just a smallish zoo that most adults might find ... well a bit boring.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353456/002d2fbe-cdd3-42c1-aaf4-46ae3f4b8432.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![When in Australia I had to see a kangaroo and a koala. I was able to do that at the Featherdale wildlife park. We went to the park as part of a day tour out of Sydney to the Blue Mountains. It was a nicely maintained park and I really enjoyed feeding the kangaroos in their habitat. Also the 13 foot crocodile at feeding time was also pretty cool. #featherdale #sydney #australia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353456/da0f44e4-e3aa-412c-8496-e9ad533fc0f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Doonside Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Sydney travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney.dx178312) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Little blue penguins walking in a herd in Featherdale Wildlife park zoo in Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190391/4efa95b0-3cc0-4e81-93c2-6b6e3e133cd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Featherdale Wildlife Park See the exotic and native animals who live at Featherdale Wildlife Park during your travels in Sydney. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Featherdale-Wildlife-Park-Doonside.d6190391.Attraction) ![Circular Quay showing general coastal views, a skyscraper and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502951/972c7825-5b25-4814-a0ac-6497e997c233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Circular Quay Flanked by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transportation hub is one of the prettiest terminals in the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Circular-Quay-The-Rocks.d502951.Attraction) ![Sydney Opera House showing a bay or harbor, modern architecture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502962/459302cf-7b27-4cb8-9e39-fbe072c060d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Opera-House-Sydney-Central-Business-District.d502962.Attraction) ![Sydney Harbour Bridge showing night scenes, a bridge and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508804/7fecd070-d63b-4e64-8f81-83ae63ed464a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Harbour-Bridge-Sydney.d508804.Attraction) ![Manly Beach featuring swimming, boating and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141018/3470a13c-d063-49b6-8ad9-4c5ca978230d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manly Beach Take one of Sydney's most popular ferry rides to discover calm coves and surf beaches, restaurants, bars, shopping and spectacular views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manly-Beach-Sydney.d6141018.Attraction) ![Bondi Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060961/d3d7cda0-2bf0-471c-bed9-3fc2266c2a26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bondi Beach Locals and travelers from all over the world come to worship the sun, sand and clear blue waters of Australia’s most famous beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bondi-Beach-Bondi-Beach.d6060961.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Scenic railway to the valley floor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46310359/1afb4593-471e-4dd3-8503-b2f70f088ab5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Sydney: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World £94 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-sydney-blue-mountains-with-zoo.a46310359.activity-details) ![Small Group Blue Mountains Tour with Dave's. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46889291/3bcb61ec-2d2b-471a-a9b3-65806c414244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Lunch, Zoo and Scenic World £142 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-mountains-small-group-tour-with-lunch.a46889291.activity-details) ![Blue Mountains, Sydney Zoo & Scenic World Tour from Sydney ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47042309/23ba37df-9f0f-4625-a33a-36abc4e2c526.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Mountains Day Tour: Zoo, Scenic World & Three Sisters £94 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-mountains-day-tour-zoo.a47042309.activity-details) ![Guided bushwalk to a hidden waterfall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/731944/dd1cedd5-eb07-4297-9ac1-22cc146349ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney £94 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/exclusive-blue-mountains-wildlife-and-bushwalk-tour-from-sydney.a731944.activity-details) ![Sydney: Sydney Zoo Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47412984/bd491dcc-4ca6-495f-bf3d-ba443b549316.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sydney Zoo Admission Ticket £27 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sydney-zoo-admission-ticket.a47412984.activity-details) ![Sydney: Blue Mountains Day Tour with Wildlife Park & Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400646/10e5928c-94c2-4504-aa8b-a97039e5b077.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sydney: Blue Mountains Day Tour with Wildlife Park & Waterfalls £89 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sydney-blue-mountains-day-tour-with-wildlife-park-waterfalls.a1400646.activity-details) [See all activities in Sydney](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sydney.d178312.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Doonside ![Rydges Camperdown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24400/24382/b4424025_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Camperdown 9 Missenden Road Camperdown NSW £82 27 Jan - 28 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) The tea and coffee making facilities in the room was unsatisfactory. Supplies were low, the kettle was an electricity hazard. Some teaspoons and biscuits would be good too. Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=24382&PinnedHotelID=24382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353456) ![PARKROYAL Parramatta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2900/2862/27700016_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PARKROYAL Parramatta 30 Phillip Street Parramatta NSW £106 23 Jan - 24 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) The room was great and facilities were superb. I had a great time at the hotel Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=2862&PinnedHotelID=2862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353456) ![Silkari Suites Chatswood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15860000/15859300/15859271/f81c0065_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Silkari Suites Chatswood 88 Archer Street Chatswood NSW £108 29 Jan - 30 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,471 reviews) Great location. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026&selected=15859271&PinnedHotelID=15859271&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353456) ![Holiday Inn Express Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11720000/11718500/11718473/664df229_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG 10 Byfield St Macquarie Park Macquarie Park NSW £70 22 Jan - 23 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (829 reviews) Very clean hotel Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=11718473&PinnedHotelID=11718473&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353456) ![Quest Macquarie Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16310000/16302200/16302146/d1a75e48_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Macquarie Park 71 Epping Road Macquarie Park NSW £74 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (737 reviews) It was ok Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=16302146&PinnedHotelID=16302146&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353456) ![Meriton Suites Church Street, Parramatta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15880000/15877700/15877676/36d3515f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Meriton Suites Church Street, Parramatta 330 Church Street Parramatta NSW Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £83 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,378 reviews) Very spacious and convenient location Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=15877676&PinnedHotelID=15877676&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353456) [See all 1,720 properties in Doonside](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6353456) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Doonside hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353456&startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16)[15 Jan - 16 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353456&startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353456&startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17)[16 Jan - 17 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353456&startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353456&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026)[16 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353456&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353456&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353456&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Doonside ![Parramatta showing a city and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7274/27b8e962-576a-48d6-b55a-b8c8c629d109.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parramatta Travellers come to Parramatta for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westfield Parramatta Shopping Centre and CommBank Stadium while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Parramatta.dx7274) ![View of the Nepean River and Rail Bridge from the Penrith Rowing Club.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181581/060b8f62-a710-496c-b726-e959f29194f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Penrith Unique features of Penrith include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Westfield Penrith Shopping Centre or Panthers World of Entertainment while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Penrith.dx181581) ![500px Photo ID: 141620587 - The train station at Sydney Olympic Park was designed in a modern style for the Sydney 2000 Olympics.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134346/13b8f86f-9124-4f54-b8b0-5e21754cd8f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sydney Olympic Park Unique features of Sydney Olympic Park include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Accor Stadium or Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Sydney-Olympic-Park.dx6134346) ![Vivid Sydney has Jellyfish as big as trains! #chatswoodinterchange #vividsydney @VividSydney @ChatswoodInterchange @willoughbycity #traveltherenext @traveltherenext #troveon #chatswood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178150/0983f08d-4416-496f-a06b-1607a6da4377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chatswood Travellers come to Chatswood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Chatswood Interchange and Lane Cove National Park while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Chatswood.dx178150) ![Star Casino featuring modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6233275/417096fa-0164-430b-8a38-790b245fc5c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pyrmont Star Casino and Sydney Fish Market are top sights in Pyrmont, and you should be sure to explore the captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Wentworth Park Light Rail Station or Fish Market Light Rail Station to see more sights in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Pyrmont.dx178141) ![The North shore of Sydney, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7227/91ca2e5d-6d2b-4bbe-aef5-a9400ab737df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Mary MacKillop Place might round out your trip. 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