An island prison, an old quarantine station and an immersive night at the zoo provide a unique alternative to cookie-cutter hotels in Australia’s harbour city , writes Catherine Best. Camp in the grounds of a former prison Waking to the merry chortle of a magpie, I peel back the canvas on our abode. Daylight streams in, illuminating the water as a trio of rowboats glide past, their capped occupants all puffed cheeks and glistening biceps.
It’s barely 7am, yet Sydney Harbour is abuzz. And we’re in the thick of the action, having spent the night in a pre-erected tent a kangaroo hop from the water. READ MORE: How to find the best weekend spots for a Sydney getaway? Follow the locals.
