Whale Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Lucy Sumner
Photo by Lucy Sumner
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Photo by Paula Norton
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Photo by Where In The World Is Paradise

Popular places to visit

Whale Beach

Whale Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Whale Beach during your trip to Sydney?

Whale Beach
Circular Quay showing street scenes, a city and a sunset

Circular Quay

4.5/5(4,882 reviews)

Trains, buses and boats all make a bee-line for Circular Quay, a place at the heart of Sydney's journeying – and so should you.

Circular Quay
Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

4.5/5(3,486 reviews)

The bold lines of the Sydney Opera House speak more about Sydney than any other part of this cosmopolitan city of four million.

Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge

4.5/5(3,601 reviews)

A colossus of engineering, the Harbour Bridge brings the pieces of Sydney together, and offers you a different perspective on the city's wide-angle drama.

Sydney Harbour Bridge
White Bay Cruise Terminal

White Bay Cruise Terminal

4/5(271 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Sydney with a trip to White Bay Cruise Terminal. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

White Bay Cruise Terminal
Manly Beach featuring a coastal town, boating and swimming

Manly Beach

4.5/5(1,614 reviews)

Lying just a ferry-ride away, on the north shore of Sydney's harbour, Manly will soon have you surfing and swimming – or just watching others getting all-manly.

Manly Beach

Activities

Sydney Kayak Seal Encounter Adventure with Gourmet Food

Sydney Kayak Seal Encounter Adventure with Gourmet Food

NZ$232
per adult
Sydney Kayak Seal Encounter Adventure with Gourmet Food
Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

NZ$33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours
Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

NZ$76
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Cruise

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

NZ$88
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
Sydney Opera House Tour & Meal + Drink at Opera Bar or House Canteen

Sydney Opera House Tour & Meal + Drink at Opera Bar or House Canteen

NZ$94
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sydney Opera House Tour & Meal + Drink at Opera Bar or House Canteen
Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

NZ$50
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Whale Beach Hotel Deals

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
5 out of 5
199 George St., Sydney, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$409 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
NZ$409
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,426 reviews)
"the best!"

Reviewed on 8 Jan. 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Shangri-La Sydney
Shangri-La Sydney
5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW
The price is NZ$326 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,141 reviews)
"Great location, spacious room with harbour view, comfy beds, good facilities, bountiful buffet breakfast, helpful staff, value for money Decor a bit tired and dated, understaffed. Could be better soundproofing between interconnecting rooms. A bustling hive of activity, one of the busiest hotels ever ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jan. 2025

Shangri-La Sydney
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$388 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
NZ$388
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel was good but we encountered a few issues upon arrival. The room wasn’t ready, TV wasn’t working and air conditioning wasn’t working either but they were quickly resolved. Staff was good and helpful. All in all, good stay and good experience."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
Sydney Harbour Hotel
Sydney Harbour Hotel
4 out of 5
55 George Street, The Rocks, NSW
The price is NZ$281 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
NZ$281
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,399 reviews)
Location & Service Great
"Excellent location in the heart of the Rocks, walking to close to Circular Quay! Not luxurious fancy, but very clean and comfortable. Front desk service fantastic. Convenient to Cruise Port. Best espresso in Sydney!"

Reviewed on 5 Jan. 2025

Sydney Harbour Hotel
The Tank Stream Hotel Sydney
The Tank Stream Hotel Sydney
4 out of 5
97-99 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW
The price is NZ$259 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,347 reviews)
"Convenient location for Circular Quay and transport links. Modern property. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable bed, powerful shower. We were given early check in which was really great after a long flight. My only criticism is that the rooms do not have enough storage spaces if you are travelling with ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jan. 2025

The Tank Stream Hotel Sydney
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
5 out of 5
30 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW
The price is NZ$309 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
NZ$309
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Nice people good access to harbour staff really excellent"

Reviewed on 5 Jan. 2025

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
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Other neighbourhoods around Whale Beach

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Palm Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Palm Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Sandy Beach or Barrenjoey Beach.

Palm Beach
Manly Beach featuring a coastal town, tropical scenes and a beach

Manly

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

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 showing a bridge, a city and boating

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.

Mosman
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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 St. Leonards Park might round out your trip.

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

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.

The Rocks

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