The best things to do in Wahroonga, Sydney

The best things to do in Wahroonga, Sydney, are enjoying the rose garden in Wahroonga Park and the modernist architecture at Rose Siedler House.

Where is Wahroonga?

Wahroonga is a suburb in northern Sydney’s upper north shore. It’s between Turramurra and Hornsby. You’ll pass through on the Pacific Highway on the way north from Sydney to Gosford or Sydney to Newcastle and it is close to Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.

The best things to do in Wahroonga are visiting Wahroonga Park and Rose Siedler House.

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Taronga Zoo – the zoo with harbour views (and plenty of cute Aussie animals)
Sydney Opera House – official walking tour. See behind the scenes!
Wild Life Sydney – Aussie animal favourites in convenient Darling Harbour location. Perfect if on limited time.
Sydney Cricket Ground – behind the scenes secrets tour.
Sydney Tower Eye – 360 degree views from 250 metres above the city.

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Best things to do in Wahroonga: Wahroonga Park

Wahroonga Park is a beautiful public park. It has a picturesque pond, and a range of facilities, including a playground, tennis courts, and a barbecue area. The park is also home to a small but lovely rose garden.

Wahroonga Park is also a popular spot for weddings. For more information, visit the Ku-Ring-Gai Council website.

The Gazebo in Wahroonga Park, Wahroonga. Photo courtesy of Ku-Ring-Gai Council.

Best things to do in Wahroonga: Rose Siedler House

Rose Seidler House is a historic house and one the most significant examples of modernist architecture in Australia. Designed by the renowned architect Harry Seidler in 1948, the house was built for his parents, Rose and Max Seidler.

The house is a beautiful example of modernist design, with clean lines, open spaces, and an emphasis on functionality and simplicity. The house was designed to take advantage of the natural surroundings, with large windows offering stunning views of the surrounding bushland.

Today, Rose Seidler House is open to the public as a museum, and entry is free.

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The Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains.

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Get perfect views of the world’s most beautiful city on a Sydney Harbour helicopter tour.
Save money with a multi-attraction pass.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoy the romance of a tall ship cruise on Sydney Harbour.
Eat all you can at the Skyfeast at the top of Sydney Tower.
See migrating humpbacks – on a whale-watching cruise.
(Highly recommended ✅) Go behind the scenes of Australia’s most famous building on an Opera House tour.
Dine as the city lights up on sunset dinner cruise around the harbour.
Combine beers and stories on a historic pubs tour through the convict-era Rocks district.
Stand on your board and catch waves during Bondi Beach surfing lessons.
Go to wombat and kangaroo-spotting hotspots on a Southern Highlands tour.
Enjoy Sydney’s wild side on a Manly snorkelling & nature walk.
(🥇Top choice in Sydney) And, best of all, paddle to hidden beaches on a harbour kayaking adventure.

Rose Siedler House opening hours

Rose Siedler house is usually only open on Sundays, from 10.00 to 16.00. For more information, visit the Museums of History NSW website.

Other things to do in Wahroonga include mooching around the shops, cafés and galleries of Wahroonga Village. It’s by no means the most humming part of Sydney, but it’s leafy and pleasant.

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