Things to do in Balmain.

The charming inner Sydney suburb of Balmain combines a peaceful, close-knit village feel with creative flair and fascinating history, all only a ferry ride from the city centre. Walk the streets of this vibrant harbourside suburb and you’ll discover lovingly restored workers’ cottages and terrace houses, along with an abundance of colourful pubs, cafes and shopping.

Darling Street

This harbourside suburb is one of Sydney’s coolest shopping neighbourhoods with the highlights scattered along Darling Street.

Tucked away just over the Anzac Bridge, you’ll find one of the Inner West’s most tranquil spots. The peninsula suburb is a leafy oasis with historic shopfronts, old trees and lots of couples with kids and pups. But, this area is anything but sleepy suburbia. Inside Balmain Village’s renovated Victorian terraces you’ll find a thriving community of local businesses who’ve won the hearts of residents and visitors alike. These are the kind of spots where you’ll be greeted with a smile and chat, places to linger and browse at leisure without any frantic crowds.

Head to Darling Street to sift through books and stock up on art supplies. So whether you’re looking for that very specific book or the perfect gift for a mate, Balmain is where you should make a beeline for.

Dawn Fraser Baths

Right next door to Elkington Park is the Dawn Fraser Baths, which not only provides you with uninterrupted harbour views, but also lets you enjoy the water! Soak up the outlook from the saltwater tidal pool (open during summer months) and you can also sunbathe on the beach or on the deck next to the lap lanes. After undergoing an upgrade in 2021, the facilities are modern and clean, and it really is a great place to park up and cool off on a hot Sydney day.

Elkington Park

Elkington Park is the perfect picnic spot, especially if you have kids in tow. You can approach it from a couple of different directions – White Street is on the South West side, with Glassop Street and Fitzroy Ave on the South East side. There’s plenty of shade to relax under and a pathway will take you for a short stroll around White Horse Point.

Overall, Elkington Park is a nice, quiet space with lovely harbour views and well-maintained facilities.

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For over 15 years, ADP Painting Services has established itself as one of Sydney’s premium licensed painting companies with a long-standing referral based clientele and is called on by some of Sydney’s top building contractors.

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