Guidebook for Paddington
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome park, great for kids, jogging/walking, getting coffee, lazing in the sun.
339 locals recommend
Rushcutters Bay Park
2A New South Head RdAwesome park, great for kids, jogging/walking, getting coffee, lazing in the sun.
Another great little park you need to visit. A short stroll from Rushcutters Park. There is a cool little cafe on the pier.
123 locals recommend
Beare Park
Ithaca RoadAnother great little park you need to visit. A short stroll from Rushcutters Park. There is a cool little cafe on the pier.
Another great way to spend the afternoon. Fish and chips on the grass, overlooking the water with views to city. Can catch the ferrry to and from the city. Can do a little hike around the headlands.
66 locals recommend
Doyles on the Beach Restaurant
11 Marine ParadeAnother great way to spend the afternoon. Fish and chips on the grass, overlooking the water with views to city. Can catch the ferrry to and from the city. Can do a little hike around the headlands.
Food Scene
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetLoads of trendy restaurants, cafes, bars only a 5 min walk away.
Challis Ave
Trendy restaurants in Potts Point (known as mini Manhattan)
High end restaurants, great for a long lunch with great views of the city.
38 locals recommend
Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel
2 Bourke StHigh end restaurants, great for a long lunch with great views of the city.
A Tavola Darlinghurst
348 Victoria StFantastic Italian Restaurant
For a fun night out, great stick cocktails, and great modern Thai food.
65 locals recommend
Longrain Restaurant
For a fun night out, great stick cocktails, and great modern Thai food.
Rushcutters
10 Neild AveGreat little restaurant for lunch or dinner just around the corner.
Buon Ricordo Ristorante
108 Boundary StAmazing Italian restaurant just up the street.
The Winery
285A Crown StHip restaurant in trendy Surry Hills district on Crown Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kings Cross
Darlinghurst RoadGreat night life, party precinct for late at night.
Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetGreat place for an afternoon beer. Best view in Sydney
Most popular bar in Sydney. Lots of bars and restaurants inside. A must for those after the night life.
127 locals recommend
ivy precinct
330 George StMost popular bar in Sydney. Lots of bars and restaurants inside. A must for those after the night life.
Everything Else
The ultimate outdoor swimming pool (50m pool) which is alongside Sydney harbour
168 locals recommend
Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
1c Mrs Macquaries RdThe ultimate outdoor swimming pool (50m pool) which is alongside Sydney harbour
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
1-5 Wheat RdSydney Aquarium
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StAmazing Gelato store
Casino and entertainment precinct. Loads of good restauarnts, catch a show or enjoy the local bars along the water.
358 locals recommend
The Star Sydney
20-80 Pyrmont StCasino and entertainment precinct. Loads of good restauarnts, catch a show or enjoy the local bars along the water.
Sightseeing
Taronga Zoo Wharf station
Kids will love it here
Awesome Gardens for spending time in the sun. Great views.
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadAwesome Gardens for spending time in the sun. Great views.
Sydney Opera House
Opera House
World famous Australian beach - great coastal walk from Bondi Beach to Bronte Beach. This is a must do!
1453 locals recommend
Bondi Beach
World famous Australian beach - great coastal walk from Bondi Beach to Bronte Beach. This is a must do!
Circular Quay
Alfred StreetFerry Terminal, Muesums, lots of tourist things to see.
Great way to spend a day, catch the ferry from Circular Quay, spend the day in the seaside suburb of Manly.
752 locals recommend
Manly Beach
Great way to spend a day, catch the ferry from Circular Quay, spend the day in the seaside suburb of Manly.
Essentials
Five Ways Newsagency
Great little village for groceries, coffee, or a beer!
Coles supermarket for groceries. Under the big Coca Coke sign at Kings Cross
223 locals recommend
Coles Kings Cross
94 Darlinghurst RdColes supermarket for groceries. Under the big Coca Coke sign at Kings Cross
Shopping
Paddington Reservoir Gardens
251-255 Oxford StShopping for fashion right along Oxford Street
Zara
Cnr Pitt Street MallThe premier shopping centre in Sydney
The Rocks
Historic Sydney Town
Double Bay
High end designer boutique precinct
Little village within walking distance that is pretty interesting and worth checking out.
30 locals recommend
Queen St
Little village within walking distance that is pretty interesting and worth checking out.