Walsh Bay, Sydney

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Walsh Bay is a bay within Port Jackson, about 1,000 metres south of the suburb McMahons Point. It is named after Henry Deane Walsh, Engineer-in-chief of the Sydney Harbour Trust. Walsh Bay is officially defined as that body of water that stretches from the Dawes Point in the north east, to the Millers Point in the southwest and the original shoreline has been altered to include developments now known as Piers 1 to 9. ()

Coordinates: 33°50'56"S, 151°12'4"E

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Walsh Bay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, North Sydney Olympic Pool, Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel.

0.6 miE
Massive steel arched bridge with lookout
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney
16 min walk • Spanning across the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Harbour Bridge stands as an iconic landmark in the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia. Known affectionately as the "Coathanger" due to its arch-based design, this bridge is not only a vital...
0.6 miE
Amusement park and entertainment venue
Luna Park, Sydney
15 min walk • Luna Park Sydney is an iconic amusement park nestled at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, offering a blend of nostalgia and excitement in Australia's bustling metropolis. Since its opening in 1935, this heritage-listed park has been a beloved destination for both...
0.6 miE
Sport, Sport venue
North Sydney Olympic Pool, Sydney
15 min walk • The North Sydney Olympic Pool is a swimming and exercise complex located adjacent to Sydney Harbour at Milsons Point in North Sydney between the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Luna Park.
0.6 miS
Nightlife
Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, Sydney
17 min walk • The Lord Nelson Hotel is a heritage-listed pub and hotel located at 19 Kent Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built by James Dempsey around 1814 to 1815. James Dempsey was originally a Stone Mason born in Ireland.
0.6 miS
Bridge, Edwardian architecture
6-8 Argyle Place, Sydney
17 min walk • 6-8 Argyle Place, Millers Point is a heritage-listed residential accommodation and commercial building located at 6-8 Argyle Place, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
0.7 miSE
Nightlife
Hero of Waterloo Hotel, Sydney
17 min walk • Hero of Waterloo Hotel is a heritage-listed pub located at 81-83 Lower Fort Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1843 to 1844. The property is privately owned.
0.4 miNW
Park, Nature and wildlife, View point
Balls Head Reserve, Sydney
10 min walk • The Balls Head Reserve is a forested headland nature reserve situated on Balls Head in Sydney. The headland is in Port Jackson, 1.5 kilometres west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, between Berrys Bay to the east and Balls Head Bay to the west.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney
16 min walk • The Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay is a theatre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The theatre is on Hickson Road at Walsh Bay, 150 metres west of The Wharf Theatre, opposite Pier 6/7 on Walsh Bay. It seats up to 896 people.
0.6 miNE
Church
Christ Church, Sydney
15 min walk • Christ Church, Lavender Bay is an Anglican church in the Sydney suburb of Lavender Bay, New South Wales, Australia, just north of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The church is listed on the Register of the National Estate.
0.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Dawes Point Battery, Sydney
16 min walk • The Dawes Point Battery remains is a heritage-listed former artillery fortification and now visitor attraction located adjacent to the southern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at Hickson Road in inner city Sydney, on the boundary between Dawes Point and The Rocks in the City...
~610 ftE
Skyscraper
Blues Point Tower, Sydney
3 min walk • Blues Point Tower is an apartment block in Sydney, Australia. Located in McMahons Point, close to North Sydney, the tower is 83 metres tall with 144 apartments over 24 levels.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Walsh Bay?

Nearby attractions include Blues Point Tower, Sydney (3 min walk), Blues Point Reserve, Sydney (4 min walk), Goat Island, Sydney (9 min walk), Balls Head Reserve, Sydney (10 min walk).

How to get to Walsh Bay by public transport?

The nearest stations to Walsh Bay:

Ferry

McMahons Point Wharf • Lines: F3, F4 (9 min walk)
Milsons Point Wharf • Lines: F3, F4 (14 min walk)

Train

North Sydney (17 min walk)
Milsons Point (17 min walk)

Bus

Gas Works Numbers 1 and 2 • Lines: 200, 290 (19 min walk)
Victoria Cross • Lines: 200, 290 (20 min walk)

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (26 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (29 min walk)