Guidebook for Rushcutters Bay
Sightseeing
Beautiful park, great for walking/running (there is outdoor exercise equipment), as well as a cafe and restaurant overlooking the marina.
339 locals recommend
Rushcutters Bay Park
2A New South Head RdBeautiful park, great for walking/running (there is outdoor exercise equipment), as well as a cafe and restaurant overlooking the marina.
Elizabeth Bay House is a historic home in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay. Built between 1835 and 1839, Elizabeth Bay House was known as 'the finest house in the colony'.
57 locals recommend
Elizabeth Bay House
7 Onslow AveElizabeth Bay House is a historic home in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay. Built between 1835 and 1839, Elizabeth Bay House was known as 'the finest house in the colony'.
You must talk a walk through the Botanic Gardens. Don't have a plan, just wander around aimlessly.
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadYou must talk a walk through the Botanic Gardens. Don't have a plan, just wander around aimlessly.
Arguably one of the best views in the world from here - the Sydney CBD skyline, including the Opera House profile and the Harbour Bridge in all their glory.
204 locals recommend
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
1d Mrs Macquaries RdArguably one of the best views in the world from here - the Sydney CBD skyline, including the Opera House profile and the Harbour Bridge in all their glory.
Everything Else
Gorgeous little quiet park with great afternoon sun. There's also a cafe on the pier overlooking the marina.
123 locals recommend
Beare Park
Ithaca RoadGorgeous little quiet park with great afternoon sun. There's also a cafe on the pier overlooking the marina.
Perfect little garden with manicured lawns and fish ponds. Very quaint and romantic.
49 locals recommend
Arthur McElhone Reserve
1A Billyard AvePerfect little garden with manicured lawns and fish ponds. Very quaint and romantic.
It's good for getting to other places! Don't mind the locals at the entry - they're harmless. ;-)
445 locals recommend
Kings Cross
Darlinghurst RoadIt's good for getting to other places! Don't mind the locals at the entry - they're harmless. ;-)
Edgecliff Station
Another train transport option
Food Scene
You're spoiled for choice in this neighbourhood and can't really go wrong with any cafe, but this is one of my regular haunts on a Saturday morning. Great food and coffee, not too pricey.
42 locals recommend
La Buvette
35 Challis AveYou're spoiled for choice in this neighbourhood and can't really go wrong with any cafe, but this is one of my regular haunts on a Saturday morning. Great food and coffee, not too pricey.
An obligatory sightseeing stop on your walk to the CBD! A Sydney institution.
80 locals recommend
Harry's Cafe de Wheels
Cowper Wharf RoadwayAn obligatory sightseeing stop on your walk to the CBD! A Sydney institution.
Some of Sydney's nicest restaurants along here, situated on the wharf. Some of Sydney's biggest names (such as Russell Crowe) live upstairs! If you're into that kind of thing... ;-)
38 locals recommend
Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel
2 Bourke StSome of Sydney's nicest restaurants along here, situated on the wharf. Some of Sydney's biggest names (such as Russell Crowe) live upstairs! If you're into that kind of thing... ;-)
If you are super-hungry, get a Jager Schnitzel from Una's. You will leave full.
44 locals recommend
Una's
340 Victoria StIf you are super-hungry, get a Jager Schnitzel from Una's. You will leave full.
Out of Italy
51 Bayswater RoadGreat pizza, very close by. If you're feeling lazy, they deliver!
The fish burgers here are super tasty. It's a bit fancy though - around $20 for a burger.
62 locals recommend
The Fish Shop
22 Challis AveThe fish burgers here are super tasty. It's a bit fancy though - around $20 for a burger.
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadNeed I say more? Worth a look!
Essentials
Woolworths Potts Point
81 Macleay StOne of two major grocery stores nearby.
Coles Kings Cross
94 Darlinghurst RdOne of two grocery stores in the neighbourhood.
Excellent food shopping here, with Coles, Aldi, Peter's Meats and Harris Farm (greengrocer), among others.
6 locals recommend
Eastpoint Food Fair
235-287 New South Head RdExcellent food shopping here, with Coles, Aldi, Peter's Meats and Harris Farm (greengrocer), among others.
Shopping
Elizabeth Bay Cellars
76 Elizabeth Bay RdYour nearest (but not only) bottle/alcohol shop.
Blakes Pharmacy
18 Darlinghurst RdVery friendly local chemist.
VideoEzy Potts Point
82-94 Darlinghurst RdDVD shop. There's this and a Blockbuster further up Macleay street.
Potts Point Bookshop
14 Macleay StOur local bookshop - go bury your nose!