Sydney Harbour Attractions

Clark Island was named after a marine officer, Lieutenant Ralph Clark, who arrived in 1788 with the First Fleet.

In 1789, Lieutenant Clark tried to cultivate a vegetable garden on this one hectare island. He abandoned the idea...

Recently added to the World Heritage List as part of 11 convict sites, Cockatoo Island is Sydney's largest island, located by ferry from Circular Quay. Unique remnants of the island's history include solitary prison cells, hand carved silos,...

Located in Sydney Harbour, Fort Denison, also known as "Pinchgut", is one of Sydney's historic landmarks.

When the First Fleet arrived in 1788, Fort Denison was a steep, rocky island known to the Aboriginal people...

Harbourside dining doesn't come any better than this!

Fort Denison Cafe and Restaurant is located on the forecourt of Fort Denison offering postcard views of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Sit back, relax and...

Goat Island, west of the Harbour Bridge, was once the fledgling colony's gunpowder store and the source of the sandstone used in some of Sydney's finest buildings. This 13 hectare island was also the headquarters for the Sydney Water Police...

The Hornby Lighthouse, was built in 1858, immediately after the tragic wrecking of the Dunbar on South Head.

The lighthouse can be reached by a pleasant stroll along the South Head Heritage Trail through Sydney Harbour National...

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IMAX is the ultimate movie experience. With crystal clear images towering eight stories high and 15,000 watts of digital surround sound, IMAX has the power to take you to places you may have only...

Interested in somewhere different to hold a family picnic? Or looking for a venue to hold a wedding or event?

The half hectare Rodd Island in the waters of Iron Cove near Birkenhead Point offers summer houses, dating back to the...

The RAN Heritage Centre exhibits the physical history of Australia's Navy. Displays range from large weapon systems to personal momentos representing the developments and events in Navy over more than 100...

Shark Island offers a picnic experience that's a little bit different! The island received its name because of its shape and not its wildlife. One kilometre off Rose Bay, the 1.5 hectare island has spectacular views down the harbour to the...

Sydney Harbour is one of the great harbours of the world. This 26 kilometre circle walk and over 45 kilometres of optional loops explores west of the Harbour Bridge to Hunters Hill. It is a truly magnificent walk focusing on the harbour itself...

Sydney Harbour islands – Fort Denison, Shark, Clark, Rodd, Goat and Cockatoo – have great cultural and historical significance. Some of the sites resonate with Aboriginal history, while others reflect a European past with...

Sydney Harbour National Park protects a series of foreshore lands and islands in and around one of the worlds most beautiful harbours including: North Head, Manly to the Spit, Middle Head, Bradleys Head, the Harbour Islands, Neilsen Park and South...

The walking track around Bradleys Head provides an ideal opportunity to view the major Sydney icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and Fort Denison while on a gentle stroll in a natural bushland setting. Taronga Zoo is a...

From 1806 to the 1960s, Middle Head was an integral part of Sydney's defence. Visit the tunnels and gun emplacements which overlook the harbour. Great walking tracks and vantage points also over look Sydney Harbour.

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