Points of Interest in the Surrounding area
Drummoyne is a suburb governed by the Canada Bay Council, The other suburbs
with-in this council area are: Abbotsford, Canada Bay, Concord West, Liberty
Grove, Rhodes, Strathfield, Breakfast Point, Chiswick, Five Dock, Mortlake,
Rodd Point, Wareemba, Cabarita, Concord, North Strathfield, Russell Lea. For
information on this broader area surrounding drummoyne see: www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/
For clubs, activities and various groups specifically in the Drummoyne area
please see the following:
Birkenhead Point Shopping Centre & Marina (only
a 10 minutes walk from our lodge) (click here to see album)
http://www.birkenheadpoint.com.au/
Birkenhead Point is a popular harbourside shopping centre and factory outlet
in Drummoyne. Part of the complex is Birkenhead Point Marina whcih is a floating
Marina comprising of 187 Berths located at the entrance to Iron Cove Bay and
adjacent to the Parramatta River, 10 minutes by road or water to the Sydney
CBD and a 30 minute boat ride to Sydney Heads.
Drummoyne Swim Centre (only
a 10 minutes walk from our lodge)
http://www.drummoyneswimcentre.com.au/
Drummoyne Swim Centre is one of the most picturesque outdoor aquatic facilities
Sydney has to offer. Located on the shores of Sydney harbour! The Drummoyne
Swim Centre is a river fed outdoor heated swimming venue consisting of a 8
lane 50m pool measuring 1.2 metres at the shallowest point and 2 metres at
its deepest. Suitable for Water Polo, Leisure Swimming and Lap Swimming is
available during most operating hours, please refer to the timetable for availability.
Drummoyne BayWalk (only
a few minutes walk from our lodge) (click
here to see album)
http://www.drummoyneswimcentre.com.au/
This 7 kms walk is only 10 minutes from our lodge and lets you enjoy Sydney
finest water views. Great places to enjoy cycling jogging and swimming.
Cockatoo Island on Sydney Harbour
www.harbourtrust.gov.au
Sydney Harbour Trust's Cockatoo Island, Cockatoo Island is the largest island
in Sydney Harbour it is located a short boating distance from Drummoyne. It
is located at the junction where Sydney Harbour turns into the Parramatta
and Lane Cove rivers. It is rich in Sydney convict history, and makes for
a very interesting visit for any tourists wanting to see Sydney Harbours History.
Sydney Olympic Park - Easy to get to from Drummoyne!
www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/
Sydney Olympic Park can be easily visited by Ferry from Drummoyne Wharf. Sydney
Olympic park has 9 major sporting, event and entertainment venues and parks,
Sydney Olympic Park is Australia's most important and diverse urban precinct
surrounded by one of the largest urban parklands in the world. See the Aquatic
Centre, Archery Centre, Athletic Centre, Golf Centre, Hockey Centre, Monster
Skate Park, Mountain X, Newington Armory, Novotel & Hotel Ibis, Olympic
Boulevard, Sports Centre, Sports Halls, Sydney Showground, Sydney SuperDome,
Telstra Stadium, Tennis Centre,
Drummoyne RSL Memorial Club (only
a 2 minutes walk from our lodge)
No Website
162 Victoria Road, Drummoyne 2047. Phone: 9181 3181. One of the local clubs
in Drummoyne area.
Drummoyne Sports Club (only
a 10 minutes walk from our lodge)
No Website
2 Hythe Street, Drummoyne 2047. Phone: 9181 1687. One of the local sporting
clubs in the Drummoyne area.
The Drummoyne UTS Rowing clubs (only
a 10 minutes walk from our lodge)
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The Drummoyne Rowing clubs (only
a 10 minutes walk from our lodge)
http://www.drummoynerowingclub.com.au
The Drummoyne Rowing clubs is part of the NSW Rowing Association, which holds
regular rowing regattas on the Parramatta and Lane Cove.
The Drummoyne Sailing Club (only
a 10 minutes walk from our lodge)
www.drummoynesailingclub.com.au/
The Drummoyne Sailing Club regularly races a large fleet of 16ft skiffs, Hartley
TS16 trailer sailers, Juniors in Sabots and a Yacht division that hosts Tuesday
night non-spinnaker Twilight races in summer, Summer Sunday races (spinnaker)
and Winter Sunday races (spinnaker). A brand new Waterfront club building
was completed in 2001. A spectacular restaurant is positioned on the top floor
of the club taking full advantage of the 'million dollar view' and their is
a deck on the middle level, an ideal place to watch the summer racing in front
of the club.
Drummoyne Rugby Union
http://www.drummoynerugby.com.au/
Drummoyne District Rugby Football Club, feilds several rugby teams that play
regularly each weekend during the rugby season. Home of the famous "Dirty
Reds". Drummoyne fields 5 senior men's teams an under 21 Colts and a Women's
team.
The Drummoyne Junior AFL Club
http://www.drummoynepower.com
Drummoyne Junior AFL Club - Australian Football League. Drummoyne Junior AFL
Football Club caters for young boys and girls wishing to give Australian Rules
Football a try. They play in a Sydney City based competition.
Drummoyne Water Polo Club
http://www.drummoynewaterpolo.com.au
Drummoyne Water Polo Club, for waterpolo events held at the Drummoyne Swimming
Pool.
Drummoyne Park (only
a 10 minutes walk from our lodge)
http://www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au
Drummoyne Park has some really lovely scenic views, large Morton Bay Fig Trees
and natural rock outcrops, picnic shelters, BBQ area, play equipment, dog
off-leash area, and the Drummoyne Community Centre is also located in the
park. This Park and the surronding areas is a great place for walking or jogging.
Drummoyne Art Society
http://www.artsocieties.com.au/drummoyne.htm
The Drummoyne Art Society in provides art classes in watercolour and oil mediums
pastels, mixed media and drawing bookings may be made by the term. Monthly
Meetings are held in the Drummoyne Community Centre Cometrowe Street (near
Lyons Road) Drummoyne.
Drummoyne Presbyterian Church.
http://www.drummoyne.org.au/
One of the local churches in the Drummoyne area, meets every Sunday morning,
with community events held on other days.
Annual Drummoyne Fun Run - By Active Health
http://www.activehealth.com.au
An annual Sydney fun run and general health event that starts at Drummoyne.
Drummoyne is a great place for walking, running and jogging tracks!
