Guidebook for Mortdale
Parks & Nature
Cronulla is the only beach in Sydney with its own train station. It's a short ride from Mortdale, and then a short walk (maybe 3 minutes) from Cronulla Station to the the Beach at the other end. If you prefer the bay (without waves) to the beach, go to Gunnamatta Bay at Cronulla (also only a 3 minute walk from Cronulla Station).
64 locals recommend
Cronulla Beach
30R Gerrale StCronulla is the only beach in Sydney with its own train station. It's a short ride from Mortdale, and then a short walk (maybe 3 minutes) from Cronulla Station to the the Beach at the other end. If you prefer the bay (without waves) to the beach, go to Gunnamatta Bay at Cronulla (also only a 3 minute walk from Cronulla Station).
Wonderful beach and scenery - and a fun ferry ride both ways (from Circular Quay)
752 locals recommend
Manly Beach
Wonderful beach and scenery - and a fun ferry ride both ways (from Circular Quay)
Shopping
Westfield Miranda
600 KingswayEverything you need is here (food, clothes, movie cinemas)
BWS Mortdale Drive
70 Morts RdLocal liquor store - a quick walk for beer, wine or spirits
Essentials
For local groceries (has a great fruit shop and butcher next door too). A quick walk for local food products
IGA Mortdale
42-44 Morts RdFor local groceries (has a great fruit shop and butcher next door too). A quick walk for local food products
Getting Around
5 minute walk to train station. Go south to Cronulla Beach, Miranda Westfield, or the South Coast. Or go north to the City to see the CBD or Sydney Harbour
Mortdale Station
5 minute walk to train station. Go south to Cronulla Beach, Miranda Westfield, or the South Coast. Or go north to the City to see the CBD or Sydney Harbour
Food Scene
Awesome spot for a meal and a drink. Terrific views (pack sunscreen), great food, and accessible by train (but plan the train ride in advance so you don't have to wait long for the trains)
80 locals recommend
The Scarborough Hotel
383 Lawrence Hargrave DrAwesome spot for a meal and a drink. Terrific views (pack sunscreen), great food, and accessible by train (but plan the train ride in advance so you don't have to wait long for the trains)
Drinks & Nightlife
Catch the train north from Mortdale into the CBD to walk around Sydney Harbour, to see the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, or catch a ferry to Manly
225 locals recommend
Sydney
Catch the train north from Mortdale into the CBD to walk around Sydney Harbour, to see the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, or catch a ferry to Manly
Sightseeing
Great views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House
518 locals recommend
Circular Quay
Alfred StreetGreat views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House