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A relaxed afternoon in Double Bay

A suggested itinerary based in Double Bay. Allow half a day.

A suggested route for your own trip, inspired by the Journal’s locations. It is not a record of Andy’s personal itinerary.

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Editorially reviewed 16 September 2026 · confirm live access before travelling.

Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay — photograph from Andy’s Journal

Your suggested route

The times below are suggested allowances, not live opening hours or transport schedules. Adjust the order for your arrival time, bookings and conditions.

  1. Late morning · Arrive by the harbour

    Begin at Double Bay wharf and Steyne Park. Spend 20–30 minutes on the waterfront before walking into the village. Starting here makes the outing feel different from a general city shopping trip and gives you a clear return point.

  2. Midday · Village streets and lunch

    Browse the streets around Knox Street and Bay Street, allowing time for independent shops rather than racing between addresses. Make lunch the main booked activity if Japanese food is your priority. The Journal’s Saké tag reflects a past post: check the restaurant’s current operation and booking details before building the day around it.

  3. Afternoon · Redleaf and Murray Rose Pool

    Continue towards Redleaf Beach and Murray Rose Pool for a harbour-side pause. Allow roughly an hour to sit, read or enjoy the setting. The approach includes steps, and swimming should depend on current water conditions and your confidence, not on how inviting an archive photograph looks.

  4. Finish · Return without rushing

    Head back through the village for coffee or a small dessert before your ferry or other transport connection. Keep a little spare time: the most enjoyable version of Double Bay is a long lunch and harbour pause, not a checklist of every shop.

Where to pause for food

Choose one proper lunch and one smaller café stop. Japanese food is a natural theme for this Journal location, but have a second choice in the village if the original restaurant is unavailable. Check menus and dietary options directly when making a reservation.

Getting around

Allow four hours plus your trip to and from Double Bay. A ferry arrival is attractive when the timetable works; bus or train connections may be more convenient at other times. The village-to-Redleaf section requires more walking than staying around Steyne Park.

For a shorter day or different weather

If steps or heat are a concern, stay around the wharf, Steyne Park and village. If it rains, make lunch and shops the outing and omit Redleaf. With more time, add another harbour neighbourhood as a separate leg after checking transport, rather than assuming a continuous easy waterfront path.

Before you go

Reserve lunch for a weekend or group visit. Confirm the specific restaurant rather than relying on the historical Instagram tag. Check your return ferry before lingering over dessert.

Visitor information and further planning

Use these destination, attraction and operator resources to check current access and arrangements before booking.

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