Palm Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Palm Beach
Palm Beach
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Photo by Lucy Sumner
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Photo by Roxanne Bamboat / The Tiny Taster
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Photo by Alex A

Popular places to visit

McKay Reserve

McKay Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at McKay Reserve, a lovely green space in Sydney. Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.

McKay Reserve
Circular Quay showing street scenes, a city and a sunset

Circular Quay

4.5/5(4,882 reviews)

Under the gaze of the magnificent Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transport hub is a terminal of unexpected beauty.

Circular Quay
Sydney Opera House showing a bay or harbor, modern architecture and a monument

Sydney Opera House

4.5/5(3,486 reviews)

Take in a performance or just take in the splendour of one of the world’s most famous buildings.

Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge showing night scenes, a bridge and a sunset

Sydney Harbour Bridge

4.5/5(3,601 reviews)

An iconic structure on a beautiful harbour with breath-taking views at any time of day or night. Climb it, walk it, photograph it or just stand back and admire it.

Sydney Harbour Bridge
Manly Beach featuring a coastal town, boating and swimming

Manly Beach

4.5/5(1,614 reviews)

Resplendent with golden sandy beaches, crystal blue seas perfect for swimming and surfing, and the best bars, shopping and views around. Welcome to Manly Beach.

Manly Beach
Bondi Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach

Bondi Beach

4.5/5(1,556 reviews)

This beach can lay reasonable claim to being the most famous expanse of golden sand on the planet, attracting visitors from Australia and all over the world.

Bondi Beach

Activities

Lean to shuck oysters

Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

AU$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours
Sydney Kayak Seal Encounter Adventure with Gourmet Food

Sydney Kayak Seal Encounter Adventure with Gourmet Food

AU$210
per adult
Sydney Kayak Seal Encounter Adventure with Gourmet Food
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

AU$60
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Sydney Tower Eye Tickets

Sydney Tower Eye Tickets

AU$40
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Sydney Tower Eye Tickets
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Cruise

Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise

AU$85
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets

AU$57
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
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Our pick of the best Palm Beach Hotel Deals

Shangri-La Sydney

Shangri-La Sydney

5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street The Rocks NSW
The price is AU$306 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$306
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,470 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Shangri-La Sydney
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
199 George St. Sydney NSW
The price is AU$410 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$410
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,073 reviews)
Didn’t have breakfast Room great Staff fantastic

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
1 Martin Place Sydney NSW
The price is AU$297 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$297
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,706 reviews)
Great staff

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Paradox Sydney

Paradox Sydney

5 out of 5
27 O'Connell Street Sydney NSW
The price is AU$281 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$281
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,756 reviews)
Room was very clean with very attentive staff coming twice a day to check on the room. The room was very spacious with a good sized bathroom too.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Paradox Sydney
View Sydney

View Sydney

4 out of 5
17 Blue Street North Sydney NSW
The price is AU$224 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$224
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,306 reviews)
Staff was always friendly and helpful. Room was clean and all needs taken care of for us.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

View Sydney
Capella Sydney

Capella Sydney

5 out of 5
24 Loftus Street Sydney NSW
The price is AU$872 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$872
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (357 reviews)
The best hotel in the world that I stayed.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Capella Sydney
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Other neighbourhoods around Palm Beach

Manly Beach which includes swimming, tropical scenes and a coastal town

Manly

A noteworthy feature of Manly is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Manly Beach and Manly Wharf.

Manly
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Chatswood

Travellers come to Chatswood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Chatswood Interchange and Lane Cove National Park while you're in town.

Chatswood
Mosman featuring boating, general coastal views and a city

Mosman

You'll enjoy the beaches and waterfront in Mosman. You might want to make time for a stop at Balmoral Beach or Taronga Zoo.

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North Sydney

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to North Sydney. A stop by North Sydney Oval or Mary MacKillop Place might round out your trip.

North Sydney
Circular Quay - The Rocks showing street scenes, a city and heritage architecture

The Rocks

A noteworthy feature of The Rocks is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Sydney Central Business District

4.5/5(8,551 area reviews)

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.

Sydney Central Business District

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