Guidebook for Elizabeth Bay
Parks & Nature
The most beautiful, peaceful little park tucked down a side street. An absolute sun trap with stunning harbour views, lush green grass and a gorgeous pond with koi fish. Take the papers or a book and enjoy!
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Arthur McElhone Reserve
1A Billyard AveThe most beautiful, peaceful little park tucked down a side street. An absolute sun trap with stunning harbour views, lush green grass and a gorgeous pond with koi fish. Take the papers or a book and enjoy!
Beautiful Harbourside park just minutes from the apartment. Head down early morning and join the throng of locals out for their morning walk, run or exercise regime. The park has many organised boot camp and workout groups, as well as exercise equipment for public use.
You will also find tennis courts for hire for a Harbourside hit, as well as a playground, suitable for toddlers and two cafes.
A great spot for an afternoon picnic or dinner al fresco
The park is home to the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia! Tourists can sign in for free as guests , just take your passport or ID along, and enjoy a cold beer, glass of wine and/or a bite to eat with stunning views.
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Parque Rushcutters Bay
2A New South Head RdBeautiful Harbourside park just minutes from the apartment. Head down early morning and join the throng of locals out for their morning walk, run or exercise regime. The park has many organised boot camp and workout groups, as well as exercise equipment for public use.
You will also find tennis courts for hire for a Harbourside hit, as well as a playground, suitable for toddlers and two cafes.
A great spot for an afternoon picnic or dinner al fresco
The park is home to the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia! Tourists can sign in for free as guests , just take your passport or ID along, and enjoy a cold beer, glass of wine and/or a bite to eat with stunning views.
One of our favourite parks in the neighbourhood and not to be missed. Tucked away down Ithaca Road, this Harbourside Park is a stunner and the best place to join locals for a picnic on a sunny day. Grab your supplies from Harris Farm and Bottega del Vino and head on down!
You will also find a beautiful sunny cafe down there overlooking the harbour at the Elizabeth Bay Marina, as well as a cute children’s playground. Enjoy the views whilst the kids play!
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Beare Park
Ithaca RoadOne of our favourite parks in the neighbourhood and not to be missed. Tucked away down Ithaca Road, this Harbourside Park is a stunner and the best place to join locals for a picnic on a sunny day. Grab your supplies from Harris Farm and Bottega del Vino and head on down!
You will also find a beautiful sunny cafe down there overlooking the harbour at the Elizabeth Bay Marina, as well as a cute children’s playground. Enjoy the views whilst the kids play!
Located literally on the apartment’s doorstep, the heritage listed Fitzroy Gardens is famed for the iconic El Alamein Fountain.
Every Saturday there is a Farmers Market, with a whole host of food stalls with excellent food offerings and cheap, fresh flowers.
There is also an absolutely fantastic playground suitable for babies and toddlers and up. If you are visiting with children, this is a great spot to get them mixing and playing with the local children and families, of which there are many.
A great time to visit this Potts Point institution is Saturday for breakfast/brunch in the sun.
Fitzroy Gardens
60-64 Macleay StLocated literally on the apartment’s doorstep, the heritage listed Fitzroy Gardens is famed for the iconic El Alamein Fountain.
Every Saturday there is a Farmers Market, with a whole host of food stalls with excellent food offerings and cheap, fresh flowers.
There is also an absolutely fantastic playground suitable for babies and toddlers and up. If you are visiting with children, this is a great spot to get them mixing and playing with the local children and families, of which there are many.
A great time to visit this Potts Point institution is Saturday for breakfast/brunch in the sun.
Essentials
Our favourite shop for groceries where you can pick up everything from fresh fruit & vegetables, meat and fresh seafood. Harris Farm Potts Point also offers a fantastic array of cheese, dips and charcuterie, as well as most ingredients you would ever require. The store also houses a Bourke Street Bakery where you can pick up an array of fresh breads, baguettes, pies, sausage rolls, pastries and cakes.
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Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveOur favourite shop for groceries where you can pick up everything from fresh fruit & vegetables, meat and fresh seafood. Harris Farm Potts Point also offers a fantastic array of cheese, dips and charcuterie, as well as most ingredients you would ever require. The store also houses a Bourke Street Bakery where you can pick up an array of fresh breads, baguettes, pies, sausage rolls, pastries and cakes.
Bottega del Vino is a beautiful little deli down Macleay Street, next door to Woolworths Metro.
Stop by for a curated collection of delicious wines, as well as craft beer, cheese, charcuterie and accompaniments. This Potts Point stalwart also offers a range of delicious fresh salads, sandwiches and meals to go at pocket friendly prices.
A great place to pick up your picnic supplies, but also stop by on a Friday or Saturday night for cheese and wine tasting.
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Bottega del Vino
77 Macleay StBottega del Vino is a beautiful little deli down Macleay Street, next door to Woolworths Metro.
Stop by for a curated collection of delicious wines, as well as craft beer, cheese, charcuterie and accompaniments. This Potts Point stalwart also offers a range of delicious fresh salads, sandwiches and meals to go at pocket friendly prices.
A great place to pick up your picnic supplies, but also stop by on a Friday or Saturday night for cheese and wine tasting.
Getting Around
Just a few minutes walk from our doorstep.
Excellent links with direct trains to the airport in just 15 minutes, as well as to the city, Surry Hills & Redfern, Bondi Junction, as well as down the coast to Woolongong.
A little tip: on Sunday travel on public transport is just $2.59 all day, including any combination of buses, ferries and trains.
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Kings Cross Station
Darlinghurst RoadJust a few minutes walk from our doorstep.
Excellent links with direct trains to the airport in just 15 minutes, as well as to the city, Surry Hills & Redfern, Bondi Junction, as well as down the coast to Woolongong.
A little tip: on Sunday travel on public transport is just $2.59 all day, including any combination of buses, ferries and trains.
Food Scene
The Apollo Restaurant
44 Macleay StreetCho Cho San
73 Macleay StBistro Rex
50 Macleay StBilly Kwong
Fratelli Paradiso
12-16 Challis AveFei Jai
31 Challis AveThe Butler
123 Victoria St
Monopole
20 Curtin PlaceYellow
57 Macleay StThe Fish Shop
22 Challis AveEt Al. Restaurant
Llankelly Place
Joseph Hyde
36 Llankelly PlRoom Ten
10 Llankelly PlOrwells Coffee
29 Orwell StPizza Boccone
11 Llankelly PlBang Tang
15 Victoria StPickled
17 Elizabeth Bay RdPrimary Coffee Roasters
9 Ward AveChow Bar & Eating House
320 Crown St
Acme
60 Bayswater RdDrinks & Nightlife
Jangling Jack’s
175 Victoria St