Sydney Harbour
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Sydney, New South Wales

Sydney Harbour

Icons, ferries & that glorious harbour

About this place

Sydney Harbour is arguably the most beautiful city harbour in the world. The Opera House and Harbour Bridge are best experienced from the water — and the best way to do that is on a ferry. The Manly Ferry crossing at sunset is pure magic. Beyond the icons: Barangaroo foreshore, the Barangaroo Boardwalk, and the Royal Botanic Garden are all free, accessible, and spectacular.

Highlights

Ferry to Manly at sunset

Sydney Opera House

Royal Botanic Garden walk

Barangaroo Boardwalk

Best time to visit

Year-round — best sunset ferry in summer

Getting there

Sydney CBD — ferry from Circular Quay (Ferry routes F1–F14, $3–7 Opal). Train to Circular Quay station.

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