Sydney: Watsons Bay Walking Tour

Name: Sydney: Watsons Bay Walking Tour
Address: Australia

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Explore Sydney’s most quaint fishing village, Watsons Bay, on a guided walking tour. Enjoy the views of the coastline and notable landmarks like the Macquarie Lighthouse and Gibsons Beach.

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Highlights

Discover the charming fishing village of Watsons Bay on Sydney's coast
See some of Sydney's oldest lighthouses, each with their own story to tell
Explore some of Sydney's best real estate right by the water with your guide
Admire the fantastic views over Sydney Harbour from South Head
Visit the heritage building of Dunbar House, one of Australia's oldest buildings

Description

Feel the sand between your toes on a guided walking tour of Watsons Bay located on Sydney's coastline. Discover beautiful natural and historic points of interest including South Head, Macquaries Lighthouse, Gibsons Beach, and more. Begin with a ferry ride at Circular Quay. On board, take in the views of Sydney Harbour from a different perspective as you head towards Watsons Bay, one of the city’s most cherished fishing villages. Make your way to the first stop on the walking tour at South Head. A wonderful place for whale watching, this headland is known for its sharp cliffs and military history. Check out The Gap, a South Head lookout with an unbeatable view of Sydney Harbour. Trek on to Macquarie Lighthouse, Australia’s first and longest-operating lighthouse. Located on Dunbar Head, admire a fully operational lighthouse is a true national treasure and is named after one of the early Governors of the New South Wales colony. From there, walk through some side streets with some of the most beautiful views of Sydney and back onto one of Watson Bay’s beautiful beaches at Gibsons Beach, a long, shallow beach named for Henry Gibson, the pilot who lived there in the early 1800s. Lastly, walk on to and have a drink at Dunbar House, a heritage home built in the 1830s and one of Australia's oldest standing structures. Then, it’s all aboard on the Circular Quay once again and back to Sydney to conclude the hiking tour.

Includes

Tour guide Walking tour Coffee Lunch

Important Information

Please wear suitable clothing for this type of activity, including appropriate footwear.
We recommend bringing a water bottle and refilling it at the water taps along the way.
In summer, we recommend wearing a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
There is no storage available for bags during the tour, so please plan accordingly.