Also, at the adjoining Balmoral Oval, look out for pickup games of touch rugby, a non-contact version of this rather physical sport. A 20-minute walk from downtown are two of the city's best and most inexpensive Italian restaurants, Bill and Toni's, and No Names. Fresh Italian bread and orange cordial is available at both restaurants, free of charge. After your meal at either place, head downstairs for dessert and coffee. The tourist books will send you to the more expensive shopping malls downtown, but it's hard to beat Greenwood Shopping Center, on the other side of the bridge in North Sydney.
Greenwood has a very sophisticated ambiance and good prices at a variety of stores.
Adjoins North Sydney Railway Station. This English-style ground, with its picket fence and quaint grandstands, is one of the most charming sports venues in Australia. Whether it's in the Bob Stand or on the Hill, North Sydney Oval is a great place to watch cricket, rugby or soccer. It also offers some up-market food and refreshments. A 15-minute walk from North Sydney station.