Doonside Travel Guide

Sydney

Australian pelican - It's a Pelican... and it's Australian... that about sums it up.
Australian pelican - It's a Pelican... and it's Australian... that about sums it up.
Feeding time for the Wallaby's. These Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies are listed as Endangered in New South Wales. The park has a small area where you can interact with them and take some pictures. Be sure to pet them on the back but NOT on their heads as they will become pretty agitated
Featherdale Wildlife Park is a great place to take kids and is good for a 1/2 day excursion. You are able to interact with a few kangaroos and have an up close experience and photo "op" with koalas. Unless you are VERY much into birds and wildlife it is pretty much just a smallish zoo that most adults might find ... well a bit boring.
When in Australia I had to see a kangaroo and a koala. I was able to do that at the Featherdale wildlife park. We went to the park as part of a day tour out of Sydney to the Blue Mountains. It was a nicely maintained park and I really enjoyed feeding the kangaroos in their habitat. Also the 13 foot crocodile at feeding time was also pretty cool. #featherdale #sydney #australia

Popular places to visit

Little blue penguins walking in a herd in Featherdale Wildlife park zoo in Australia

Featherdale Wildlife Park

See the exotic and native animals who live at Featherdale Wildlife Park during your travels in Sydney. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Featherdale Wildlife Park
Circular Quay showing general coastal views, a skyscraper and street scenes

Circular Quay

Flanked by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transportation hub is one of the prettiest terminals in the world.

Circular Quay
Sydney Opera House showing a bay or harbor, modern architecture and a monument

Sydney Opera House

One of the world’s most famous buildings is surprisingly accessible; take in a show or just take a stroll to admire this astonishing building.

Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge showing night scenes, a bridge and a sunset

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Stroll from end-to-end or climb to the top; either way, Sydney’s “Coat Hanger” serves up memories to last a lifetime.

Sydney Harbour Bridge
Manly Beach featuring swimming, boating and a sandy beach

Manly Beach

Take one of Sydney's most popular ferry rides to discover calm coves and surf beaches, restaurants, bars, shopping and spectacular views.

Manly Beach
Wet pavement reflection of the new International Convention Centre Sydney illuminated at night

International Convention Centre Sydney

During your trip, find out what's happening in International Convention Centre Sydney, a top convention centre in Sydney. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

International Convention Centre Sydney

Things to do

From Sydney: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World

Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World

฿4,601
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World
Small Group Blue Mountains Tour with Dave's.

Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Lunch, Zoo and Scenic World

฿6,274
per adult
Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Lunch, Zoo and Scenic World
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Blue Mountains Ultimate One-Day Tour from Sydney

฿8,639
per adult
Blue Mountains Ultimate One-Day Tour from Sydney
Blue Mountains, Sydney Zoo & Scenic World Tour from Sydney

Blue Mountains Day Tour: Zoo, Scenic World & Three Sisters

฿3,725
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Blue Mountains Day Tour: Zoo, Scenic World & Three Sisters
Treetops Adventure The Hills Junior Ropes Course

Treetops Adventure The Hills Junior Ropes Course

฿837
per child
Treetops Adventure The Hills Junior Ropes Course
Guided bushwalk to a hidden waterfall

Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney

฿4,161
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney
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Top hotels in Doonside

PARKROYAL Parramatta

PARKROYAL Parramatta

4.5 out of 5
30 Phillip Street Parramatta NSW
The price is ฿5,262 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
฿5,262
฿5,788 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Clean, fresh and as described. We would happily stay again.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

PARKROYAL Parramatta
Rydges Camperdown

Rydges Camperdown

4 out of 5
9 Missenden Road Camperdown NSW
The price is ฿3,637 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
฿3,637
฿4,000 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Rydges Camperdown
ibis budget Sydney Olympic Park

ibis budget Sydney Olympic Park

3 out of 5
8 Edwin Flack Avenue Sydney Olympic Park NSW
The price is ฿2,384 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
฿2,384
฿2,623 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Very central to go to events but very old facilities

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

ibis budget Sydney Olympic Park
Quest Macquarie Park

Quest Macquarie Park

4 out of 5
71 Epping Road Macquarie Park NSW
The price is ฿3,257 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿3,257
฿3,583 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (779 reviews)
Good location for my purposes. Lack of any onsite restaurant was disappointing

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Quest Macquarie Park
Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta

Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta

4.5 out of 5
180 GEORGE STREET, Parramatta NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,759 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿3,759
฿4,134 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (946 reviews)
Excellent staff and walking distance to Lucien Bakers Cafe to enjoy our coffee is a plus

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
Riverwood Hotel

Riverwood Hotel

2.5 out of 5
26 Josephine St Riverwood NSW
The price is ฿2,092 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿2,092
฿2,302 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Bankstown Sports Club and Crest Sporting Complex are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (171 reviews)
The room was very clean, with efficient air conditioning and helpful staff. Suitable for short stays. Convenient access to the train station, though it’s approximately 50 minutes from Central.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Riverwood Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Doonside

Parramatta showing a city and general coastal views

Parramatta

Travellers come to Parramatta for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westfield Parramatta Shopping Centre and CommBank Stadium while you're in town.

Parramatta
View of the Nepean River and Rail Bridge from the Penrith Rowing Club.

Penrith

Unique features of Penrith include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Westfield Penrith Shopping Centre or Panthers World of Entertainment while you're exploring the area.

Penrith
500px Photo ID: 141620587 - The train station at Sydney Olympic Park was designed in a modern style for the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

Sydney Olympic Park

Unique features of Sydney Olympic Park include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Accor Stadium or Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre while you're exploring the area.

Sydney Olympic Park
D Chats City 2 towers pan

Chatswood

Travellers come to Chatswood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Chatswood Interchange and Westfield Chatswood Mall while you're in town.

Chatswood
Star Casino featuring modern architecture

Pyrmont

Sydney Fish Market and Sydney Lyric Theatre are top sights in Pyrmont, and you should be sure to explore the captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Wentworth Park Light Rail Station or Fish Market Light Rail Station to see more sights in the area.

Pyrmont
The North shore of Sydney, Australia

North Sydney

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to North Sydney. A stop by North Sydney Oval or Port Jackson Bay might round out your trip.

North Sydney

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