Milsons Point

Railway Station at the North End of Sydney Harbour Bridge

Milsons Point, on the north side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is a great spot where you can appreciate the architecture and sheer size of Sydney's famous landmark. You'll get a view of Sydney Harbour from Milsons Point that will stay with you for a lifetime, so be sure to bring your camera. And if you're at Milsons Point around dawn or dusk, the lighting effects anc colors then are well worth the extra trouble.

Milsons Point is the first City Rail train stop north over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and is right next door to the posh subrub of Kirribilli where the Australian Prime Minister has his official residence.

There are several pleasant pubs and restaurants next to the Milsons Point station, on the Kirribilli side. And you're just a short walk from Luna Park, the ill-fated amusement park with its giant grinning clown's face, which is visible from right across the harbour.

And on New Year's Eve every year, Milsons Point becomes one of the most sought-after spots for viewing the 9pm and midnight fireworks displays over Sydney's famous harbour.

Milsons Point is home to several excellent restaurants, some of them with stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the Bridge. These include

• Aqua Dining (Australian), cnr Paul & Northcliff Streets. Ph (02) 9964 9998.
• Careening Cove (Australian), 76 McDougall St. Ph 02 9955 1592.
• Milsons Restaurant(Australian) 17 Willoughby St. Ph 02 9955-7075.
• Ripples (Aust. cafe-restaurant) right at North Sydney Olympic Pool. Ph 02 9929 7722.
• Villa Caprese (Italian) 54 Alfred St. Ph 02 9954 4717.