The Harbour Bridge from Bradfield Park in Kirribilli, the Opera House beyond

Neighbourhood guide · Sydney

Mosman and the north shore

Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head, Luna Park and the view back from Kirribilli.

The back story

  1. Neighbourhood guide

    Mosman and the lower north shore

    Mosman·In depth

    Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head, Balmoral and the view back to the city from Kirribilli.

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What to see and do

  1. By ferry

    Taronga Zoo Sydney

    Mosman·Zoo

    The harbourside zoo at Mosman, reached by ferry from Circular Quay.

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  2. The face by the harbour

    Luna Park Sydney

    Milsons Point·Amusement park

    The amusement park with the giant smiling face, below the north end of the Bridge.

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  3. Headlands and islands

    Sydney Harbour National Park

    Sydney Harbour·National park

    The harbour’s headlands and islands: Nielsen Park, Bradleys Head, South Head and North Head.

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  4. From the zoo to the bay

    Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay

    Mosman·Walk

    An easy harbour walk from Taronga Zoo to the beach and cafés at Chowder Bay.

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Where to eat

  1. High tea on Georges Heights

    Gunners’ Barracks

    Mosman·Tea room

    High tea and lunch in a historic barracks above the harbour at Mosman.

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Share your Mosman & the north shore tips

Been to Taronga or Bradleys Head? Share your tips.

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