The Gap, Sydney

Name: The Gap
Address: Sydney, Australia

#1157 among attractions in Sydney

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Facts and practical information

The Gap is an ocean cliff on the South Head peninsula in eastern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The area, which faces the Tasman Sea, is located in the eastern suburb of Watsons Bay, in the Municipality of Woollahra, near South Head. Although the cliff is a popular visitor destination, it has an infamy for suicides. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°50'36"S, 151°17'5"E

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Eastern Suburbs (Watsons Bay)Sydney Australia

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The Gap – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wentworth Memorial Church, Nielsen Park, South Head General Cemetery, Hornby Lighthouse.

0.8 miSW
Church
Wentworth Memorial Church, Sydney
20 min walk • Wentworth Memorial Church is a heritage-listed former Anglican church building located at 32B Fitzwilliam Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Clarke Gazzard and Partners and built by Monteith Constructions, with Miller Milston and Ferris as engineers.
1.2 miSW
Park, Beach
Nielsen Park, Sydney
30 min walk • Nielsen Park is a heritage-listed historic site, park and nature reserve located at Greycliffe Avenue, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
1.1 miS
Cemetery
South Head General Cemetery, Sydney
28 min walk • The South Head General Cemetery is a heritage-listed cemetery located at 793 Old South Head Road, Vaucluse, Waverley Municipality, New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1868 to 1950. It is also known as Old South Head Cemetery and the South Head Cemetery. The property is owned by Waverley Municipal Council.
0.7 miN
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Hornby Lighthouse, Sydney
18 min walk • Hornby Lighthouse, also known as South Head Lower Light or South Head Signal Station, is a heritage-listed active lighthouse located on the tip of South Head, New South Wales, Australia, a headland to the north of the suburb Watsons Bay.
0.7 miS
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, Park
Macquarie Lighthouse, Sydney
19 min walk • The Macquarie Lighthouse, also known as South Head Upper Light, is the first, and is the longest serving, lighthouse site in Australia.
1.1 miSW
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, History museum
Vaucluse House, Sydney
28 min walk • Vaucluse House is a heritage-listed residence, colonial farm and country estate and now tourist attraction, house museum and public park located at 69a Wentworth Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
0.8 miSW
Mausoleum
Wentworth Mausoleum, Sydney
21 min walk • Wentworth Mausoleum is a heritage-listed mausoleum located at 5 Chapel Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1872 to 1874 by Mansfield Brothers, architects. It is also known as Wentworth Mausoleum and site.
0.6 miS
Park
Signal Hill Battery, Sydney
15 min walk • The Signal Hill Battery was constructed in 1892–3 at Watsons Bay and is adjacent to the Signal Hill Lighthouse on Old South Head Road.
0.8 miSW
Lighthouse
Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light, Sydney
20 min walk • Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light is an active lighthouse located on the east side of the entrance to Vaucluse Bay in Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia. It serves as the front range light into Vaucluse Bay. The distance between the lights is 945 metres.
1.3 miSW
Park
Strickland House, Sydney
33 min walk • Strickland House is a heritage-listed former residence and convalescent home and now functions, film studio, urban park and visitor attraction located at 52 Vaucluse Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by John F.
1.2 miSW
Lighthouse
Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light, Sydney
32 min walk • Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light is an active lighthouse located on the east side of the entrance to Vaucluse Bay in Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia. It serves as the rear range light companion to the Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light, into Vaucluse Bay. The distance between the two lights is 945 metres.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Gap?

Nearby attractions include Signal Hill Battery, Sydney (15 min walk), Hornby Lighthouse, Sydney (18 min walk), Eastern Channel Pile Light, Sydney (19 min walk), Macquarie Lighthouse, Sydney (19 min walk).

How to get to The Gap by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Gap:

Ferry

Watsons Bay Wharf • Lines: F7 (6 min walk)