Suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Kirribilli
Kirribilli is a suburb on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
One of the city's most established and affluent neighbourhoods, it is located three kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area administered by North Sydney Council, and sits on Sydney Harbour. Kirribilli House is one of the two official residences of the Prime Minister of Australia.
How locals move
Getting around Kirribilli the local way
- Get inBoth wharfs provide access to North Sydney for ferry travellers.
- Get inThe rest of the eastern area of the region also has ferry services, to Mosman, Cremorne, Neutral Bay and Taronga Zoo services.
- Get inTo the far west, a little known private ferry operation connects the Lane Cove River to Circular Quay and Darling Harbour by Captain Cook ferries.
- Get inThe ferry may be a slower way of travelling around the region.
- Get aroundAway from the railway line and ferries, a car can be a good option for getting around the Lower North Shore.
- Get aroundBecause of this, day trips to places are excellent (e.g.
- Get aroundcity to Taronga Zoo by ferry and city to Balmoral Beach by bus) and many travellers will prefer to do day trips from the city to one place.
- Get aroundIf you do want to get around using public transport, it is best to use Google Maps or a similar tool that can help you determine the best combination of trains, buses and ferries to get you around.
From Wikivoyage: Sydney/Lower North Shore, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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