Making the most of autumn in Neutral Bay
Autumn is a beautiful time of the year. The weather is mild and deciduous trees delight us with their colourful foliage. Plus, there’s plenty of fresh and delectable autumn produce to take advantage of. Here are some ways to enjoy autumn in Neutral Bay.
Pick up some local produce
There’s plenty of fresh produce that’s in season in autumn. Nothing tastes better than in-season produce to satisfy your palate.
Right now you can enjoy delicious cobs of corn, sweet potatoes, eggplants, pumpkins, persimmons, pomegranates, figs and tamarillos. Towards the end of the season, you can look forward to fresh cabbages and the first of the season’s broccoli and cauliflower.
To take advantage of autumn produce, why not visit one of the many markets around the North Shore?
- Northside Produce Market in North Sydney
- Turramurra Fresh Produce & Gourmet Market
- Mosman Farmers Market
- St Ives Organic Food Market
- Mona Vale Organic Food Market
Visit local restaurants serving delicious in-season produce
If you don’t feel like cooking, why not enjoy a meal out at one of the many local restaurants? Here are just a few to try:
- Henrys Neutral Bay on Grosvenor Street
- Aristotle’s Neutral Bay for some delectable Greek food
- Green Sprouts – a vegan Chinese restaurant
- Restaurant 16 – offering a seasonal menu of Italian dishes with a Japanese twist
- Thelma and Louise for breakfast, brunch or lunch right on the waterfront
Enjoy the mild weather with some outdoor activities
When was the last time you hopped on a ferry just for pleasure? Why not enjoy the milder weather by ferry-hopping to the many islands around Sydney Harbour? It’s a relaxing way to enjoy some weekend downtime.
Or, you could schedule a visit to Nutcote and explore the whimsical gardens created by May Gibbs. You can take a picnic or enjoy delectable tea and scones from the tea house. So, take a step back in time and satisfy your inner child with the Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.
If you feel like a little more action, why not enjoy one of the many walking trails around Neutral Bay such as the Cremorne Point walk or the 5km track around Balmoral Beach?
Keep the kids entertained during the school holidays
As school holidays fall somewhere in the middle of autumn, you might want to consider some of these activities to keep the kids busy.
Treetops Adventure
Take a drive to Western Sydney Parklands for an outdoor adventure park that your kids will absolutely love. Treetops Adventure Park features Australia’s fastest Zipcoaster. Plus, there are tree ropes courses that are designed for all ages.
Taronga Zoo
Autumn is the perfect time to visit the Taronga Zoo. As the weather is a bit milder, the animals are bound to be more active and walking around the zoo will be more enjoyable.
Enjoy some glorious autumn colour with a visit to the Blue Mountains
Plan a weekend visit to the Blue Mountains to see all the glorious autumn colours as the deciduous trees get ready to shed their leaves. If you plan it right, it should take you less than an hour to drive from Neutral Bay to the Blue Mountains.
Here are some points of interest to look out for:
- Drive through Bilpin and buy some fresh apples from the many roadside stalls.
- Visit the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens in Mount Tomah for a true autumn experience
- Admire the stunning private gardens in Mount Wilson
Making the most of the mild autumn weather is easy when you have so many choices of things to do and places to go.
Selling this autumn? Talk to us!
If you’re thinking about selling your home this autumn or are looking to move to the Neutral Bay area, feel free to give us a call.
