Accommodation

Harbourside Apartments

Harbourside Apartments

Quintesential view of Sydney Harbour. Better views than the best Sydney Hotels without the traffic and noise. Ferry and buses straight out front. Accommodation is often booked out in advance especially for the Christmas holidays and New Years where you cant find a better view of the fireworks.

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Eating Out

Piato

Piato

Had dinner with a group of friends there the other night. As always Tony and the boys looked after us, it was bit cold so they brought out blankets to compliment the heaters. The steak with mash was great, four of the six of us ordered it, the other two had big lamb shanks which looked even b

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Events

Art on the Boardwalk at Lavender Bay

Art on the Boardwalk at Lavender Bay

Art on the boardwalk was unfortunately a bit of a washout with rain or drizzle most of the day, crowds were down. Hopefully it will be better next year. Until then you can get Sydney Harbour Art from Fred Marsh or from my old mate from the Balmain Sailing Club Rowan Fotheringham at Waterbou

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History

Black Point, Lavender Bay??

Black Point, Lavender Bay??

From the National Library comes this interesting photo of the local area, note that it is titled Black Point, I can't find any reference to Black Point, but it is a photo of what we now know as Blues Point and an old 3 Mast sailing ship. This is taken from what is now Cliff St in Milsons Point.

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Parks & Picnic Spots

Sawmillers Reserve

Sawmillers Reserve

Sawmillers reserve is on the West side of McMahons Point, probably the most popular dog walking area in the suburb, its good for picnics in the sun and runs from the bottom of West Crescent St down to Noakes boatyard in Berrys Bay View Larger Map

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Photos

Sunrise over Milsons Point taken from McMahons Point

Sunrise over Milsons Point taken from McMahons Point

Taken with the Iphone again on our morning walks. Love this photo

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Pubs

Blues Point Hotel - Updated

Blues Point Hotel – Updated

Its been a few years since I wrote the original review, however this is still my favourite local. The pub had an extensive upgrade about 18 months ago and I have been a bit slack not updating it. The decor is now really good, if you want to have a beer with your mates there is the normal bar

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Real Estate

McMahons Point Luxury Apartment

McMahons Point Luxury Apartment

Finally complete, 28 East Crescent St McMahons Point is the latest development on McMahons Point with one sold already 7 Luxury Apartments are now released for sale ranging from $1.5-$6.5 these are positioned on one of the best streets in McMahons Point. The Penthouse features 360 degree view

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