Circular Quay by the harbour

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The Rocks and Circular Quay

Circular Quay has always been a busy transport hub since the early days of the colony. Today, Circular Quay and The Rocks are great to explore if you're looking for good quality souvenirs, art galleries, designer fashion as well as historic pubs, outdoor cafes and waterfront restaurants.

Circular Quay attractions

Circular Quay is a bustling transport hub where trains, ferries and buses converge. It's also a great place to sit by the harbour to watch buskers including indigenous performers, fire-eaters, jugglers and musicians keeping the crowds entertained.

If you want to explore Sydney Harbour, take a harbour cruise from here, or board a ferry for Manly, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay or board a RiverCat to travel along the Parramatta River. Follow the Writers' Walk along the foreshore and uncover a series of plaques celebrating well-known Australian writers. Your final destination along the walk is one of the world's most famous buildings, the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House. Be sure to step inside the beautiful sails of the building by taking a behind-the-scenes tour or book tickets to see a show. Choose from opera and classical ballet to contemporary dance, symphony concerts, cutting-edge theatre and comedy. The Opera House has an excellent selection of dining spots including five-star Guillaume at Bennelong, Opera Bar, Bistro Mozart and Studio Cafe.

From Circular Quay, wander along the foreshore in the other direction, passing beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge to admire this astonishing piece of engineering from below. Climb to the Pylon Lookout to learn more about bridge. Dawes Point Reserve is one of the best places in Sydney to capture the perfect picture of the Opera House.

Blue Mountains Tour (J15) Circular Quay, City Centre, Katoomba, Parramatta, Sydney
Visit the award-winning Featherdale Wildlife Park - pat a cuddly koala. See our amazing Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles. En...
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Tastes of Sydney Tour Chinatown and Haymarket, Circular Quay, City Centre, Darling Harbour, Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo, Pyrmont, Sydney
Designed with the foodie in mind, we combine Sydney's multicultural fare with its famous icons, beautiful harbour, parks and cultural highlights....
www.citycycletours.com

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Shark Island Express Ferry Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour, Sydney
With great views and a spectacular setting in the Sydney Harbour National Park, Shark Island is the perfect destination for a weekend picnic; large gr...
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CruiseSmart One Hour Sightseeing Cruise Circular Quay, Pyrmont, Sydney Harbour, Sydney
Magistic CruiseSmart is the only luxury sightseeing experience on Sydney Harbour. Cruise in style onboard a luxury five million dollar catamaran whil...
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Secrets of Sydney Bondi, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Double Bay, Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo, Northern Beaches, Paddington, Palm Beach, Surrounds, The Rocks, Sydney
Enjoy a delightful day discovering the 'Secrets of Sydney' and its best sights. This private tour begins with a Sydney Sights and winds arou...
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The Backstage Tour and Sydney Secrets Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour, Sydney
Your morning starts with the Sydney Opera House Backstage Tour. This intimate tour grants you exclusive access to areas normally reserved for the star...
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Champagne Sunset Sailing Tour Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Sydney Harbour, Sydney
Champagne Sunset Sailing on sensational Sydney Harbour - it's unforgettable. Experience the sun setting over the water, Opera House, city and Har...
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Harbour Explorer/Hop On Hop Off Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Mosman, Surrounds, Sydney Harbour, Sydney
The Sydney Harbour Explorer cruise is a quick and convenient way to see the harbour and its five major attractions. Hop On and Hop Off at Circular Qua...
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Three Day Blue Mountains Circular Quay, Katoomba, Leura, Surrounds, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney
Breakfast with the Kangaroos with two night Lilianfels option.Enhance your experience of the Blue Mountains by spending two nights in luxury at Lilian...
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Sydney Harbour Tour Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour, The Rocks, Sydney
The Sydney Harbour Tour is an amazing experience for any traveller! The tour will take you to Farm Cove, the Botanical Gardens, the Sydney Opera House...
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