Neutral Bay is a residential suburb in the north of Sydney, around 1.5 kilometres from the CBD. This seaside suburb is a popular tourist destination, known for its many historical landmarks, art centres, beaches and recreation options. Neutral Bay is surrounded by the suburbs of Cremorne Point on the East, North Sydney on the West, Cammeray and Cremorne on the North and Milsons Point on the South. Read all about the top things to do in Neutral Bay, as a local or tourist, from Sightseeing to Shopping, Recreation, food, art and culture, beaches, parks, markets and more.
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Neutral Bay is a popular tourist destination, with a diverse range of cafes, pubs, restaurants, tour and entertainment hubs, markets, parks, sports fields and beaches spread throughout the suburb.
Some must-visit tourist attractions in Neutral Bay include Hayes Street Beach, Traffic Jam Galleries, Anderson Park, St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Forsyth Park.
Top Heritage-listed buildings in the region include Brent Knowle House–built in 1914 and designed by Bertrand James Waterhouse, The Cobbles–built in 1918 and designed by Peddle and Thorp, Ailsa–designed by Waterhouse and built in 1908, Keynsham, St Anne's, and Gundimaine House. Other popular heritage sites include Hastings (a former residence) and St John's Uniting Church and Pipe Organ.
The Oaks Hotel, named after an old oak tree still situated within its premises, is a popular local meeting point and social centre on the corner of Military Road and Ben Boyd Road. Opened in 1885, it features multiple restaurants, cafes, bars, function spaces and a beer garden.
For those seeking to indulge in some exciting and thrilling activities in Neutral Bay, there are various options, including swimming and surfing at Hayes Street Beach, nature walks and picnics at Forsyth Park, tennis and bowling at Neutral Bay Club and Cremorne Point Garden And Walk.
Bushland Reserve Park is a local park with an abundance of Jacaranda Trees, offering a picturesque view to visitors. Anderson Park is the most popular one, has pet-friendly areas and offers stunning views of Neutral Harbour. It also has playgrounds and benches.
Neutral Bay Club features tennis courts and bowling facilities with bars and bistros, private function rooms for rent, etc.
Taronga Zoo, one of the biggest zoos in the area, is only an 8-minute drive away from Neutral Bay. Visit for a chance to explore native wildlife, fauna and fauna.
Maccallum Seawater Pool is a public pool where you can go for a swim in safe waters.
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace in Cremorne is only a few kilometres from here. Sunset Cinema in North Sydney is an open movie theatre.
As a tourist spot, Neutral Bay has some exciting shopping destinations, offering visitors many options to explore and buy souvenirs, gifts and whatnot. Neutral Bay Junction, on Military Road, is the main shopping district, featuring a variety of shops, restaurants and cafes. The Big Bear shopping centre is a smaller shopping mall that features a grocery market and retail shops. Woolworths Neutral Bay Village is on Rangers Road. Coles Neutral Bay is located on Military Road.
Top choices for restaurants in and around Neutral Bay include 57 Coffee Bar, Maisy’s Cafe, Izakaya Samurai, Thelma and Louise, My Little Cupcake, Ken's Kissa, Alfredo Cafe, Italian Street Kitchen Neutral Bay, Le 76 Patisserie, Zini Contemporary Gelateria, Jie’s Dumpling House (Chinese restaurant), West Street Kitchen and Thar Indian Restaurant.
Neutral Bay is home to several artists and art galleries. Traffic Jam Galleries, Tony Belobrajdic Art, Crockd Studios Neutral Bay–Pottery Class, Deane Russell Art Gallery, May Gibbs' Nutcote, Living Art Studios–art school and gallery, Lavender Bay Gallery, The Royal Art Society of New South Wales and Butterfly Dance Australia are some must-visit places for art lovers.