Sydney beach suggestions.

[2BlueBirds]

Ok, so 6 nights, probably won't do shopping.
5 full days.
We would like to explore at least 2 beaches, see city (harbour bridge and Oprah house), maybe blue mountains, take ferri across (to Manly or Zoo)...not sure what else
;-)

[bel2466]

Taronga zoo
Manly and ferry
Circular quay
Harbour bridge

[Phony]

We tend to stay away from the bigger beaches.
Bronte is great if you don't have kids.

Balmoral beach in Mosman is a favourite of ours because it's so child friendly.
Very calm water for the kids and plenty of shade under the trees which isn't a million miles away from the waters edge.
There's a coffee shop and playground there too.
I would go as early as possible though, it gets hectic and parking is the hardest once you hit a certain time.
We usually get there around 8 and find a car park a few streets away so we don't have to pay the parking fees.
DH drops us off and he walks back.
Easy peasy, even when DD was a newborn.

Also, the zoo is just a stones throw away.
If you're keen you could do both in one day

[TryingForNo1]

Bundeena and Cronulla

[littleriv]

I would highly recommend getting to the zoo when it opens, 930 i think. The animals are being fed and the seal show is worth getting there to line up for. Gorilla feeding awesome too. Check zoo website for times.

[2BlueBirds]

We tend to stay away from the bigger beaches.
Bronte is great if you don't have kids.

Balmoral beach in Mosman is a favourite of ours because it's so child friendly.
Very calm water for the kids and plenty of shade under the trees which isn't a million miles away from the waters edge.
There's a coffee shop and playground there too.
I would go as early as possible though, it gets hectic and parking is the hardest once you hit a certain time.
We usually get there around 8 and find a car park a few streets away so we don't have to pay the parking fees.
DH drops us off and he walks back.
Easy peasy, even when DD was a newborn.

Also, the zoo is just a stones throw away.
If you're keen you could do both in one day

Doesn't Bronte have a pool overlooking the beach scenery? Would that be worth a visit?

What about Wylies baths?

Thanks

[BB77]

Bronte has a pool on the right hand side and there's a calm part of the ocean beside it which is blocked by rocks. Heaps of kids there.
But I second balmoral beach, great for kids.

[2BlueBirds]

Thanks! I'll make a list.
I'm still not sure about the Blue Mountains...

[2BlueBirds]

Taronga zoo
Manly and ferry
Circular quay
Harbour bridge

Circular key / harbour bridge / Oprah house all near each other?

[littleriv]

Yes all close together. When standing at circ quay you can see both harbour bridge and opera house.