Introduction
Where to eat
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Watsons Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Watsons Bay

With a population of 880, Watsons Bay is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. Consider staying at least one whole day in Watsons Bay to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Watsons Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Doyles on the Beach (11 Marine Parade) and Doyles Garden Bar (11 Marine Pde) are great picks.

How to Get to Watsons Bay

Plane

When flying to Watsons Bay, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Watsons Bay include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada.

Car

Another option to get to Watsons Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 8 km from Watsons Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Watsons Bay. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Watsons Bay takes 1159 km and will cost you around $277. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $167 for a journey of 1642 km.

Plane

When flying to Watsons Bay, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Watsons Bay include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada.

Car

Another option to get to Watsons Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 8 km from Watsons Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Watsons Bay. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Watsons Bay takes 1159 km and will cost you around $277. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $167 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near Watsons Bay

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Watsons Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Watsons Bay

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Meriton Suites Mascot Central
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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Moxy Sydney Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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ibis Sydney Airport
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$124+
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Hiring a car in Watsons Bay

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Watsons Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.89 and $26.51.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Watsons Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.89 and $26.51.

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