Average Run to Rushcutters Bay

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This neighbourhood is known for its stylish boutiques, leafy streets, and waterside calm.","type":"text"},{"content":"Double Bay has long been called the “Village of the East,” famous for its charm and refined atmosphere. It’s a spot where locals mix café culture with seaside living, and where visitors often find themselves lingering just a bit longer than planned.","type":"text"},{"content":"Before we take off, maybe hop in for. a quick breakdast and make sure to bring your swimmers along with as there are a couple opportunities to take a dip!","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Double Bay Wharf","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.24248015,"latitude":-33.873610910660474,"longitudeDelta":0.19607837553385635},"placeId":"ChIJyWM_i9ytEmsRGTI2MIhERJo","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJyWM_i9ytEmsRGTI2MIhERJo"},"type":"place"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Fdouble%20wharf.jpg?alt=media&token=293cc6c8-61d0-429d-b527-5b03d9dc1dea","type":"img"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Fdouble%20bay%20wharf%202.jpg?alt=media&token=4bb3b55a-7b54-409d-ba41-2ffce0d3d0f5","type":"img"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Fdouble%20bay%20wharf%203.jpeg?alt=media&token=fe0ae711-5870-4ab3-b2c5-402a15677004","type":"img"},{"content":"Our first stop is the Double Bay Wharf, a quiet yet storied landmark along the harbour. Built in the 19th century, it once served as a key transport link for merchants and visitors coming into Sydney’s eastern suburbs.","type":"text"},{"content":"From here, the view across the sparkling water is picture perfect, dotted with ferries and private boats gliding in and out of the bay.","type":"text"},{"content":"It’s easy to imagine a time when horse-drawn carts lined the streets above, waiting to unload goods from the arriving vessels. Today, it’s simply a peaceful pause before we continue our journey.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Marathon Steps","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.19607837553385635,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.23986140000002,"latitude":-33.873987460660615},"placeId":"ChIJs66rahetEmsRVYiGAMKq5cQ","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJs66rahetEmsRVYiGAMKq5cQ"},"type":"place"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Fscrnli_wEihmLAY397biF.png?alt=media&token=f9ffa0fd-7156-402b-a172-29202392d2b8","type":"img"},{"content":"Now comes the challenge. Welcome to the Marathon Steps! These steep, narrow stairs are a local favourite for training, a quick cardio boost, and unbeatable harbour views at the top.","type":"text"},{"content":"As we run or walk up, take your time and focus on your breathing. Each step strengthens your stride and offers a new glimpse of Sydney’s beautiful waterfront.","type":"text"},{"content":"When you reach the top, pause to stretch and take in the panorama, you’ve just conquered a small piece of Sydney fitness history. The view alone makes the effort worth it.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"McKell Park","location":{"latitude":-33.86716916065793,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.23936245,"longitudeDelta":0.19607837553385635},"placeId":"ChIJhXuDHNqtEmsRoAnz-Wh9AQ8","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJhXuDHNqtEmsRoAnz-Wh9AQ8"},"type":"place"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Fmckell%202.jpg?alt=media&token=40aa67d4-e1a6-43d5-a871-86efb6fce50b","type":"img"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Fmckell.avif?alt=media&token=0e161568-3ce0-4caf-b486-f552a588fbe7","type":"img"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Fmckell%201.jpg?alt=media&token=d6c8bf3e-29a8-45d9-bad8-abc35e3ab76a","type":"img"},{"content":"Hidden at the edge of Darling Point, McKell Park is a lush escape that blends history and natural beauty. Once the site of Canonbury House, an 1840s villa, it now stands as a tranquil public space overlooking Sydney Harbour.","type":"text"},{"content":"The terraced lawns and sandstone steps tell quiet stories of the city’s colonial past. You’ll find locals relaxing under fig trees and enjoying the calm away from the city’s bustle.","type":"text"},{"content":"Named after Sir William McKell, a former Premier of New South Wales, this park is a reminder of Sydney’s layered history, old estates, modern life, and timeless scenery all in one place.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Yarranabbe Park","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.23565179999997,"longitudeDelta":0.19607837553385635,"latitude":-33.87036751065916},"placeId":"ChIJWyrQzditEmsRwPTx-Wh9AQ8","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJWyrQzditEmsRwPTx-Wh9AQ8"},"type":"place"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Fyarranabe%201.jpg?alt=media&token=0f488e7b-e2b5-4a71-b348-db287b307e78","type":"img"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Fyarranabe%202.jpg?alt=media&token=7fb25d45-8437-4b41-9287-f5660c4e63d2","type":"img"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Fyarranabbe.avif?alt=media&token=23e26fc5-29d6-46ef-a95f-69a090465cb7","type":"img"},{"content":"As we continue, Yarranabbe Park stretches before us like a green ribbon along the harbour’s edge. This long, open parkway offers spectacular views of Sydney’s skyline and the glistening water below.\n\nOriginally a naval training ground, the park has transformed into a haven for joggers, dog walkers, and picnickers alike. The broad paths and sea breezes make it one of the most pleasant stretches of our route.\n\nTake a moment to look back. Double Bay sits framed by trees and boats, reminding you just how far you’ve come already.\n\n","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Rushcutters Bay Park","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.1945417111487948,"latitude":-33.874645517853494,"longitude":151.23104934999998},"placeId":"ChIJGbo71wquEmsRgPvx-Wh9AQ8","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJGbo71wquEmsRgPvx-Wh9AQ8"},"type":"place"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Frushcutters%203.jpg?alt=media&token=fc1d6834-d9e6-4031-b2e1-eb06567d3838","type":"img"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Frushcutters%201.jpg?alt=media&token=480208d6-5ac0-4bfd-aae0-0da840739297","type":"img"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Frushcutters%202.jpg?alt=media&token=00945dad-96ff-4fe2-ac6d-5ecf71389c8d","type":"img"},{"content":"Welcome to Rushcutters Bay Park, a lively harbourside green space with deep roots in Sydney’s maritime story. Once a hub for shipbuilding and later the site of Olympic sailing events in 2000, it’s a place where energy and history meet.","type":"text"},{"content":"The open lawns here are perfect for sports, stretching, or just relaxing under a tree after a good run. The marina nearby hums with life; sailboats, rowers, and the occasional pelican gliding past.","type":"text"},{"content":"This is your halfway mark, so take a breather, hydrate, and enjoy the refreshing mix of sunshine and harbour breeze.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Beare Park","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.870291210659175,"longitude":151.22913559999998,"longitudeDelta":0.1945417111487948},"placeId":"ChIJh3jnQXSuEmsRUPbx-Wh9AQ8","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJh3jnQXSuEmsRUPbx-Wh9AQ8"},"type":"place"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Fbeare%201.jpg?alt=media&token=1be283fa-3e37-4f56-9a6a-24cefb2d0e75","type":"img"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2Fbeare.jpg?alt=media&token=dbdb5497-19c6-4a63-a7c0-62ec314b9f39","type":"img"},{"content":"You did it! Welcome to Beare Park! This charming waterfront spot is the reward for your efforts, complete with shaded benches, calm water, and plenty of room to unwind.","type":"text"},{"content":"It’s also home to _The Lookout Café_, a local favourite known for its strong flat whites and breakfast bowls that taste even better after a run. Sit back, sip slowly, and soak in the view of the yachts anchored nearby.","type":"text"},{"content":"If you’re up for it, there’s a small swimming area perfect for a cool-down dip. It’s the ideal end before we jog back to where it all began.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"InterContinental Sydney Double Bay by IHG","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.24308675,"longitudeDelta":0.1945417111487948,"latitude":-33.87612356066152},"placeId":"ChIJVWBDct2tEmsR6topqEre0Eg","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJVWBDct2tEmsR6topqEre0Eg"},"type":"place"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2FIC%20syd%202.jpg?alt=media&token=cc13078f-f9ca-4138-b57b-7873f83bf18b","type":"img"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2FIC%20syd%205.avif?alt=media&token=61406250-9240-4bc6-afbd-380d6fe886ee","type":"img"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FHaiScCsYWnrPzM9WwdXs%2FIC%20syd%203.jpg?alt=media&token=35ec3ad5-72da-4e60-aab5-97a4c99122e8","type":"img"},{"content":"https://doublebay.intercontinental.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Bar-Menu-June-2025-Online-Version.pdf","type":"link","title":"The Bar Menu"},{"content":"And we’re back, home base at the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay. You’ve completed a run filled with history, harbour views, and the best of Sydney’s eastern suburbs.","type":"text"},{"content":"Now it’s time to celebrate! Head inside to _Stillery Bar & Dining_ for a refreshing drink or a hearty breakfast with your fellow runners.","type":"text"},{"content":"Raise a glass (or a smoothie) to yourself and this beautiful city, you’ve earned it!","type":"text"}]}]