Guidebook for Lilyfield
Essentials
This is the closest grocery shop to the house - about 10 minutes walk away. It can be pricey and have limited variety but has all the basics. For cheaper options ask Sue or Morgan on arrival.
17 locals recommend
IGA Lilyfield
402 Catherine StThis is the closest grocery shop to the house - about 10 minutes walk away. It can be pricey and have limited variety but has all the basics. For cheaper options ask Sue or Morgan on arrival.
Getting Around
About 10 mins from the house on foot. Tickets can be purchased on board with cash only if you don't have an Opal card. Conductors are always on board. Don't forget to "tap on and off" if travelling with an Opal card.
9 locals recommend
Lilyfield Light Rail, Catherine St station
About 10 mins from the house on foot. Tickets can be purchased on board with cash only if you don't have an Opal card. Conductors are always on board. Don't forget to "tap on and off" if travelling with an Opal card.
Shopping
We are close to a Saturday morning growers market. They have the best Bacon and Egg rolls in Sydney and lots of fresh produce as well as crafts, tools and plants.
53 locals recommend
Orange Grove Market
Perry StreetWe are close to a Saturday morning growers market. They have the best Bacon and Egg rolls in Sydney and lots of fresh produce as well as crafts, tools and plants.
Food Scene
Victoire
660 Darling StBeautiful french patisserie in Rozelle - 15 min walk away.
Parks & Nature
Callan park is a 5 min walk away. Sydney College of the Arts, NSW Ambulance Headquarters and the NSW Writer's Centre are all found within the park (which was formerly a psychiatric hospital). It is also part of the "Bay walk/run". The film "Cosi" was set and filmed in parts of the park.
27 locals recommend
Callan Park
Balmain RoadCallan park is a 5 min walk away. Sydney College of the Arts, NSW Ambulance Headquarters and the NSW Writer's Centre are all found within the park (which was formerly a psychiatric hospital). It is also part of the "Bay walk/run". The film "Cosi" was set and filmed in parts of the park.