Elizabeth Bay

Elizabeth Bay Review

Much of this densely populated but still-charming harborside suburb was originally part of the extensive Elizabeth Bay House grounds. Wrought-iron balconies and French doors on some of the older apartment blocks give the area a Mediterranean flavor. During the 1920s and 1930s this was a fashionably bohemian quarter, and it remains a favorite among artists and writers.

Elizabeth Bay House. The Elizabeth Bay House was regarded in its heyday as the "finest house in the colony." This 1835-39 mansion retains little of its original furniture, although the rooms have been restored in Georgian style. The most striking feature is an oval-shaped salon with a winding staircase, naturally lighted by glass panels in the domed roof. The view from the front-facing windows across Elizabeth Bay is stunning. 7 Onslow Ave., Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2011. 02/9356-3022. www.hht.net.au. A$8. Fri.-Sun. 9:30-4; daily in January.