Mosman Accommodation

What better way to finish your holiday in Mosman than indulging in some fine dining? Mosman has a wealth of elegant culinary options, with the most popular being Ormeggio at the Spit, Ripples at Chowder Bay, Bistro Mosman, and Aqua Dining at Milson's Point. Take in the romantic view of the city lights glittering on the harbour as you dine. While most restaurants serve continental cuisine, you can also find other options, such as Japanese, Asian, and Indian.

The restaurants often serve the catch of the day. Indulge in some fresh crayfish, local Moreton Bay bugs, Kilpatrick oysters seasoned to your liking, or just fish and chips. There are gluten-free and vegetarian options as well.

Whatever your meal, make sure to accompany it with Hunter Valley wine – the Sémillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Verdelho are the most renowned. After dinner, head off to Lavender Bay for a short but picturesque walk to the end of the Harbour Bridge to watch the glittering city lights and end another fabulous day.

Sydney is blessed with a long and curving shoreline with an amazing number of beaches and alcoves. Mosman has its own set of beaches, many of which are hidden or enclosed within the Sydney Harbour National Park. Among these are a few naturist beaches, where you can throw off your towel and sarong.

The most popular nude beaches in Mosman are Cobblers Beach and Obelisk Beach, where the shallow waters teem with sea life and are great for snorkelling. Other naturist beaches nearby include Lady Bay and Camp Cove. If you're a more modest sun worshipper, head to Manly or Clontarf, which also encapsulate Australia's beach culture.

Make sure to partake in some beer and a barbeque on the beach. If you are into snorkelling and diving, check out Cabbage Bay nearby, home to parrotfish, cuttlefish, and the rare but beautiful leafy sea dragon.

The Mosman Municipal Council is home to Australia's favourite zoo, the award-winning Taronga. Here, see –and perhaps even cuddle – some of Australia's unique marsupials, including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, Tasmanian devils, echidnas, and wombats. Children will enjoy watching the fabulous seal and bird shows, feeding giraffes, pelicans, and kangaroos, hugging koalas, and posing with snakes.

At the zoo, don't forget to take that quintessential selfie with the giraffes and Sydney Bridge in the background. Other must-sees include the beautiful Sumatran tigers in their unique display and the rich collection of Australian parrots and finches, snakes, and amphibians. As you leave the zoo, take the cable car down to the Taronga Ferry for a wonderful finish to your day. If you have the energy, go for a bushwalk on Bradley's Head walking track, which starts at the ferry terminal and winds through hidden beaches and green bushlands all the way to Taylor's Bay.

Start your holiday in Mosman with a cruise on the gorgeous waters of Sydney Harbour, preferably at sunset. Feel the wind in your hair and sip champagne as you absorb the city's dusky colours and best views. Wonder at the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanical Gardens, Barangaroo's business towers and parks, SEA LIFE aquarium, and maritime museum. Listen to the history of this beautiful city as you pass by the old wharves now converted into stylish restaurants.

Take a slightly longer cruise to Manly Beach and explore more of the city's sparkling coastline. On the way, watch for world-famous Taronga Zoo, Hornby Lighthouse (Australia's second oldest), Rushcutters Bay, the posh Vaucluse suburb, and North Head's green hills. If you're travelling during the whaling migration season (May to November), you might spot humpback whales or even bottlenose dolphins!