Here's what to do in my town:
Naremburn is nestled right in the heart of Sydney's Lower / Mid North Shore area, and it is fantastic, we have the best of city living, yet we are the first step to suburbia. The atmosphere around here is definitely more like that of a village area, and in each suburb you will find lovely local shops, eateries, beautiful homes, and friendly people. The area I describe is north of the Harbour Bridge, west to Lane Cove, north to Chatswood, and east to the Manly area. To reach the outer perimeter of this area, is only 20 minutes to drive in any direction from our home. It is an area with beautiful trees, wonderful park lands, great walk ways and cycle areas throughout, yet it is only 5 mins from the CBD, and 25 mins from the Airport. There are so many parks, and public reserves all along the foreshore of Sydney Harbour that I have included links to all of the local councils in the area in case you are interested. A couple of better known ones that are close to our house are Blues Point Reserve, and Balls Head Reserve - popular venues to watch the New Years Fireworks Celebrations from.
This is how you get here:
By bus, train or ferry, call 131500, or use the transport infoline website to plan your trip. or you could get a taxi, or water taxi If you chose to drive yourself, please use this map which also has the attractions below marked on it, with a description of each area here . When the map opens, just click on each attraction on the left hand side, and it will zoom in to the area, and a description of what you can do there.
My favourite local attractions:
Lane Cove River Park – Chatswood West
Luna Park – North Sydney www.lunaparksydney.com/index.html
Sydney Harbour Bridge – Sydney Harbour.
Taronga Zoo – Mosman http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/
Balmoral Beach – Balmoral
Ocean World Manly – Manly http://www.oceanworld.com.au/
Manly Beach – Manly
There are numerous local markets that run regularly, in Kirribilli, North Sydney, Crows Nest and Chatswood. The shopping in Mosman and Neutral Bay is divine, there are some wonderful boutiques. There is always something interesting happening in Manly, check the council site for regular events like the food and wine fair, and jazz festival etc. North Sydney Oval also has an outdoor moonlight cinema in the summer months. You will find even more information on the links below for the local councils, and the National Parks.
www.starlightcinema.com.au/noflash/about.asp
http://www.manly.nsw.gov.au/
http://www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/
http://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/www/html/2062-markets.asp
http://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Local-Markets.html
There are so many places to dine out in this area that you will be spoilt for choice no matter which suburb you are in. If there is a type of food that is your favourite, you will find it easily. From cheap take outs, to five star super romantic dining, it is all here and most places have high chairs and many have great water views. If you are child free, check out some of the great pubs and clubs in Manly, and North Sydney, there is a great variety to suit every taste. The Oaks at Mosman is one of my favourites, and in St Leonards there is Cabana Bar, and at Crows Nest - the 'Crowy' or Crows Nest Hotel. Artarmon sports the Great Northern Hotel, and Lane Cove has the Longueville Hotel for good old fashioned pub type of atmosphere. I better stop there, as it is beginning to sound like I know far too much about the local watering holes ; )
If you are in our area, please take the time to enjoy it. It is a lovely setting, the views are phenomenal, there is heaps to do, and it is a very family friendly, fun place to be!
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