Guidebook for Leichhardt
Food Scene
Great Contemporary Italian food - Delicio - its one of my favourites
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Aperitivo
163 Norton StGreat Contemporary Italian food - Delicio - its one of my favourites
On the water down the road, has a cafe as well
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Haberfield Rowers Club and Restaurant
Dobroyd ParadeOn the water down the road, has a cafe as well
Le Montage
38 Frazer StCafe experience on the water
Grumpy Bean Cafe
2A Hubert StGreat Food & Coffee, handy walk just around the corner
The Local Tart
87 Moore StGreat Coffee, delicious food
Grappa Ristorante e Bar
267-277 Norton StClassic Italian
Great Pizza, sometimes I get a craving for a Castelmola Pizza, they are good.
Quaint family styled Italian Restaurant.
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Castelmola Pizzeria Restaurant
286 Norton StGreat Pizza, sometimes I get a craving for a Castelmola Pizza, they are good.
Quaint family styled Italian Restaurant.
Great Italian Food - Book early as always full
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Moretti Ristorante Pizzeria
99 Norton StGreat Italian Food - Book early as always full
monté
256 Norton StHandy Cafe & Restaurant
This is hidden Gem, loads of great Restaurants for Breakfast Lunch & Dinner, more info:
www.tramshedssydney.com.au
You can take the Light Rail to Jubilee Park which is a couple of stops along or Uber for around $10 each way
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Tramsheds
1 Dalgal WyThis is hidden Gem, loads of great Restaurants for Breakfast Lunch & Dinner, more info:
www.tramshedssydney.com.au
You can take the Light Rail to Jubilee Park which is a couple of stops along or Uber for around $10 each way
Fresh fish in Abundance, eat in or take home and cook....
Gets crowded so best to go midweek and for Lunch,
Bona-petite.....
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Mercado de Pescado de Sydney
Bank StreetFresh fish in Abundance, eat in or take home and cook....
Gets crowded so best to go midweek and for Lunch,
Bona-petite.....
China Town has originally located in the Rocks area and moved to Dixon Street around 1920, since then in has spread out over the adjoining area around Haymarket.
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Chinatown Sydney
84 Dixon StChina Town has originally located in the Rocks area and moved to Dixon Street around 1920, since then in has spread out over the adjoining area around Haymarket.
Finger Wharf
6 Cowper Wharf RoadwaySome nice Restaurants, Bars and Cafes
This is an extension to Darling Harbour set opposite on the City side of the bay, this has loads of Restaurants, Cafes & Bars.... Open till late
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Cockle Bay
This is an extension to Darling Harbour set opposite on the City side of the bay, this has loads of Restaurants, Cafes & Bars.... Open till late
Along the Promenade you will find numerous Restaurants and Bars.
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Muelle King Street
Lime StreetAlong the Promenade you will find numerous Restaurants and Bars.
Entertainment & Activities
Interesting look at the days gone by in the way of the Bus.
A historical look at Sydney's transport system.
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Sydney Bus Museum
25 Derbyshire RdInteresting look at the days gone by in the way of the Bus.
A historical look at Sydney's transport system.
Great Cinema with Restaurant, just up the road
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Palace Norton Street
99 Norton StGreat Cinema with Restaurant, just up the road
This Aquatic Centre has Indoor & Outdoor pools along with a Gym
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Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
43 Mary StreetThis Aquatic Centre has Indoor & Outdoor pools along with a Gym
Leichhardt Oval
Mary StreetHome to the Wests Tigers RLFC
Part of Broadway Shopping Centre, just been refurbed with wide reclining seats.
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HOYTS Broadway
Bay StreetPart of Broadway Shopping Centre, just been refurbed with wide reclining seats.
The Taronga Park Zoo is ideally located on Sydney Harbour, you'll need a day to get around this amazing park, if you want to meet a true local of Australia this is the place you'll get your chance, they have a number of shows at different times throughout the day so you wont miss out.
In Summer they have Concerts at Dusk and into the night.
More info:
www.taronga.org.au
Tip: Catch a Ferry across from one of the many Wharfs on Sydney Harbour, it will be a great day...
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Taronga Zoo Wharf station
The Taronga Park Zoo is ideally located on Sydney Harbour, you'll need a day to get around this amazing park, if you want to meet a true local of Australia this is the place you'll get your chance, they have a number of shows at different times throughout the day so you wont miss out.
In Summer they have Concerts at Dusk and into the night.
More info:
www.taronga.org.au
Tip: Catch a Ferry across from one of the many Wharfs on Sydney Harbour, it will be a great day...
Essentials
Loads of parking in the basement, this is a small shopping centre with other small groceries, delicatessen, liquor & restaurants.
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Coles Leichhardt
51 - 57 Norton StLoads of parking in the basement, this is a small shopping centre with other small groceries, delicatessen, liquor & restaurants.
Located in Marketplace also has a Woolsworth and lots of small Shops, Grocers, Cafes .
Lots of roof top parking.
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ALDI Leichhardt
Located in Marketplace also has a Woolsworth and lots of small Shops, Grocers, Cafes .
Lots of roof top parking.
Woolworths
463 Illawarra RdLoads of parking on the roof top
Leichhardt GP Local Doctors
210 Norton StLocal General Practice if you need some attention
Basic Grocery store, has a small Deli and lots of Clean Skin Wine, really nice Italian family runs this store.
190 Norton St
190 Norton StreetBasic Grocery store, has a small Deli and lots of Clean Skin Wine, really nice Italian family runs this store.
IGA Leichhardt
136 Norton StSmall Grocery store on Norton Street.
Opens 8am to 8pm Daily
Parks & Nature
On the water, its a really nice walk along the foreshore, there are a few hidden sandy beaches, just a short walk from my house, the whole bay area is very popular, best time is during the week on a sunny day, if your feeling fit you can walk right around the bay, over the Iron Cove bridge and around the other side to Road point, about 7.5km take about 2 hours of brisk walking..... there are 3 or 4 cafes along the way to stop for a refresh.
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Callan Park
Balmain RoadOn the water, its a really nice walk along the foreshore, there are a few hidden sandy beaches, just a short walk from my house, the whole bay area is very popular, best time is during the week on a sunny day, if your feeling fit you can walk right around the bay, over the Iron Cove bridge and around the other side to Road point, about 7.5km take about 2 hours of brisk walking..... there are 3 or 4 cafes along the way to stop for a refresh.
Rodd Park
86P Henley Marine DrGreat vantage point to watch the fireworks on Sydney Harbour or picnic on the Bay
This Secluded Island is a National Park in the middle of the Bay, for more info Visit:
www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/rodd-island/visitor-info
Rodd Island
This Secluded Island is a National Park in the middle of the Bay, for more info Visit:
www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/rodd-island/visitor-info
Historical Convict Prison have tours, Camping and array of activities, visit: www.cockatooisland.gov.au
for details
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Cockatoo Island
Historical Convict Prison have tours, Camping and array of activities, visit: www.cockatooisland.gov.au
for details
Beautiful positioned in the heart of the City, exception views to the iconic Sydney Harbour.
During Summer they have an out door Cinema with Pop up Restaurants and Concerts for New Years Eve celebrations, more info:
www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
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Jardín Botánico Real de Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadBeautiful positioned in the heart of the City, exception views to the iconic Sydney Harbour.
During Summer they have an out door Cinema with Pop up Restaurants and Concerts for New Years Eve celebrations, more info:
www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
Huge parkland with ponds filled with Ducks & Swans (& Ibis) Great for Groups & Families Picnic or dine at the Restaurant located on the grounds.
In Summer they have an Outdoor Cinema.
More info:
www.centennialparklands.com.au
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Parque Centenario
15 Locked BagHuge parkland with ponds filled with Ducks & Swans (& Ibis) Great for Groups & Families Picnic or dine at the Restaurant located on the grounds.
In Summer they have an Outdoor Cinema.
More info:
www.centennialparklands.com.au
Beautiful National Park set on a Inner Harbour Sandy Beach.
More info:
www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/nielsen-park
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Nielsen Park
6 Steele Point RdBeautiful National Park set on a Inner Harbour Sandy Beach.
More info:
www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/nielsen-park
Stunning View, The Gap is an Iconic Cliff on the Ocean, looking out over the Heads to Manly's South Head and back west into Sydney Harbour, nice parkland and a few very good Restaurants to refuel and soak up the view.
Go for a Lunch at the Watson Bay Hotel or the famous Doyles Restaurant, very busy on Weekends so best try Weekdays.
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The Gap
Stunning View, The Gap is an Iconic Cliff on the Ocean, looking out over the Heads to Manly's South Head and back west into Sydney Harbour, nice parkland and a few very good Restaurants to refuel and soak up the view.
Go for a Lunch at the Watson Bay Hotel or the famous Doyles Restaurant, very busy on Weekends so best try Weekdays.
A Breathtaking view over Sydney Harbour
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Reserva Dudley Page
Military RoadA Breathtaking view over Sydney Harbour
Shopping
MarketPlace, Leichhardt
122-138 Flood StSmall Shopping Mall
Loads of Big brand Clearance stores from Fashion to Homewares, has a Coles down stairs
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Birkenhead Point Brand Outlet
19 Roseby StLoads of Big brand Clearance stores from Fashion to Homewares, has a Coles down stairs
Bigger Shopping Centre with Cinema, all the usual fashion shops and variety stores with Coles, Harris Farm, Aldi, Australia Post, can get crowded on a weekend so go early morning or Midweek.
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Broadway Sydney
1 Bay StBigger Shopping Centre with Cinema, all the usual fashion shops and variety stores with Coles, Harris Farm, Aldi, Australia Post, can get crowded on a weekend so go early morning or Midweek.
This Historic Shopping Destination is famous for its Old World Charm, Ground floor has Jewellery, Cafes & Souvenirs, first floor is mainly Women designer label boutique stores and third floor has an array of Tailors, Dress Makers and Service type stores.
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La Rosa The Strand
133/193 Pitt StThis Historic Shopping Destination is famous for its Old World Charm, Ground floor has Jewellery, Cafes & Souvenirs, first floor is mainly Women designer label boutique stores and third floor has an array of Tailors, Dress Makers and Service type stores.
This is always Mega busy, loads of shops along the mall, street performers along the way, connects to Sydney Westfeild, Strand Arcade, Mid City Centre
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Pitt Street Mall
Pitt Street MallThis is always Mega busy, loads of shops along the mall, street performers along the way, connects to Sydney Westfeild, Strand Arcade, Mid City Centre
Getting Around
North Leichhardt Light Rail Station, handy access into the City & beyond
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Leichhardt North station
North Leichhardt Light Rail Station, handy access into the City & beyond
There are numerous bus destinations from this Bus Stop which will take you to most places, type in your destination into this Trip Planner for directions:
https://transportnsw.info/trip#/
278 Norton St
278 Norton StreetThere are numerous bus destinations from this Bus Stop which will take you to most places, type in your destination into this Trip Planner for directions:
https://transportnsw.info/trip#/
Water Taxi to any Destination in Sydney Harbour within Minutes........
Not Cheap but Quick & Totally Spectacular, its got to be something you try, can do tours or just transit to your dinner, the Zoo or Darling Harbour in a whoosh, request pick up from Le Montage Wharf its across the road and up the road by 50m from Le Montage venue.
More info for prices & bookings (Tip: book ahead of time say 2-3 hours):
www.watertaxis.com.au
Leichhardt Oval
Mary StreetWater Taxi to any Destination in Sydney Harbour within Minutes........
Not Cheap but Quick & Totally Spectacular, its got to be something you try, can do tours or just transit to your dinner, the Zoo or Darling Harbour in a whoosh, request pick up from Le Montage Wharf its across the road and up the road by 50m from Le Montage venue.
More info for prices & bookings (Tip: book ahead of time say 2-3 hours):
www.watertaxis.com.au
Arts & Culture
This is an Island with collections of Historic Navy memorabilia, From the buildings through to the relic accumulated from the Navy, there are tours visit:
www.anmm.gov.au/Whats-On/Events/Spectacle-Island-Tour-Cruise
Spectacle Island
This is an Island with collections of Historic Navy memorabilia, From the buildings through to the relic accumulated from the Navy, there are tours visit:
www.anmm.gov.au/Whats-On/Events/Spectacle-Island-Tour-Cruise
Showcasing a variety of Industrial & Technological exhibits with new themes and exhibits monthly, check:
https://maas.museum/whats-on/
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Museo Powerhouse
500 Harris StShowcasing a variety of Industrial & Technological exhibits with new themes and exhibits monthly, check:
https://maas.museum/whats-on/
Gaze to the Starts, located next to the Harbour Bridge
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Observatorio de Sídney
1003 Upper Fort StGaze to the Starts, located next to the Harbour Bridge
Great Location, ever changing exhibitions, even has a Bar overlooking Sydney Harbour, for info:
www.mca.com.au/whats-on/
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
140 George StGreat Location, ever changing exhibitions, even has a Bar overlooking Sydney Harbour, for info:
www.mca.com.au/whats-on/
Located on the Wharfs off Hickson Road, The Sydney Theatre Company has an array of Dance productions from some of the best Australian talents, with loads of Restaurants on Sydney Harbour, for more info on whats on:
www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on
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Sydney Theatre Company
15 Hickson RdLocated on the Wharfs off Hickson Road, The Sydney Theatre Company has an array of Dance productions from some of the best Australian talents, with loads of Restaurants on Sydney Harbour, for more info on whats on:
www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on
World renown Shows, live Events all operate from the Capitol Theatre. Check out whats on.....
More info:
www.capitoltheatre.com.au
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Teatro Capitolio
13 Campbell StWorld renown Shows, live Events all operate from the Capitol Theatre. Check out whats on.....
More info:
www.capitoltheatre.com.au
Teatro Estatal
49 Market StRenown for Shows and Theatre.
Located in The Domain in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is the most important public gallery in Sydney and one of the largest in Australia.
More info:
www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au
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Galería de Arte de Nueva Gales del Sur
Art Gallery RoadLocated in The Domain in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is the most important public gallery in Sydney and one of the largest in Australia.
More info:
www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au