Catching Up: Ferry to Watson's Bay in Sydney

A continued posting from our trips in Sydney- I'm so enjoying these because I miss Sydney and loved our city! :)

This was actually one of my favorite things that we did. We did it once with Jan in October and once with Amy and Brendan when they came in November. It's super kid friendly, a beautiful way to see the city by water and just a relaxing day. You can easily leave after breakfast, grab a coffee in Circular Quay before catching the ferry over. Then spend a good amount of time strolling around Watson's Bay- come home have a nap/rest, then go out for dinner!

Watson's Bay is actually known as the oldest fishing village and famous for the 1st Doyles Restaurant ( http://www.doyles.com.au/ - it's a famous seafood restaurant- we didn't get to eat there because it was too long of a wait for us!) Some great information is here: http://www.sydney.com.au/watsons-bay.htm though just about the area in general.

Jason on the boat!

Nana and Jack- in their seats and ready to go! 

A shot of the bridge- heading out towards Watson's Bay

love- Sydney Opera House!

Ha  all of us- in the back of the boat!

One of the best shots I took- just love this view! 

There are a few stops on the way but gorgeous and neat seeing all of the different houses, boats, etc.,

The ferry's in Sydney are so easy to take- and pretty cheap (for Sydney). We took the train from our apartment (short trip) to Circular Quay. Then grabbed the ferry to Watson's Bay. Granted it was October so it still was a bit chilly (we needed light jackets) and windy, of course, on the boat, but beautiful! Sunny and a great day to be out in Sydney.

Once we arrived at Watson's Bay, we took a little walk along the little beach. They have some great houses/apartments along the beach and lots of people have little boats set out ready to get to their "bigger" boats. There's also a few restaurants in the area- great places to get some fish & chips and seafood. You've got a few casual and then some a little more upscale. Depends on what you fancy!

Right off the pier

One of my favorite pictures!

Just a little bit of a beach- but nice! 

Some of the restaurants

Where we ate- yummy! 

Jan and I on our little walk along the beach

The area really is fantastic- you have the Tasman Sea to the East and then the harbour Sydney view to the west. You can take a small walk up the hill (right when you get off the ferry) to "The Gap". Gorgeous views! (We didn't actually do that this time, but did in November with the Costello's).

Of course we didn't get there until about 11:30 ( the ferry trip from Circular Quay only takes about 20 minutes) but my boys were, of course, starving! So off to find something to eat. Yummy fish & chips and barramundi (delicious fish if you haven't tried it!) at Watson's Bay Hotel Restaurant- it's all mostly outdoors but mostly shaded. Does get quite packed at about 12:30. And you have to watch for the crazy birds that try and steal your food- I was carrying a tray of food and one literally swooped down, grabbed a fry and took off. They really have alot of nerve! ha ha! :)

After lunch we headed out to get some ice cream (they sell some right in front of Doyles at a little Kiosk) and sat along the beach. It was such a nice day- not too hot and a nice little breeze. The boys enjoyed their ice cream while Nana ventured in the sand for, well, whatever she finds interesting. :)

Aren't these trees amazing?!?! 

View of the park area- there's a kids park and lots of room to have a picnic of game of soccer! 

Ice cream treat! 

View from the beach! 

Notice the birds- they're just waiting for him to drop something!

And what a wonderful day it was! :) We took the ferry back then caught the train back to our apartment. It was a pretty full day. I think we probably just ordered pizza that night and relaxed. :) A must do it you go to Sydney. 

*There are lots of walking trails and "bushwalks" in the area as well. Check out the sites above. Sometimes we are just limited with the boys and enjoy a "laid back" sort of day. :)