» Sydney Harbour & Attractions :: Australia Travel Destinations

Sydney Harbour & Attractions

Filed under:

Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour is the most beautiful natural harbour in the world. There are infinite opportunities to walk, eat and relax throughout the harbour; along the waterfront and amidst the many parks and reserves along the way. The best way of seeing the harbour is to be on it and that’s easy to do. Sydney Ferries, which are also government run, provide an inexpensive way of seeing the most beautiful harbour in the world.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge constructed in 1924 which took 1500 men eight years to build at a cost of 4.25 million. Six million hand driven rivets and 53,000 tonnes of steel were used in its construction. It now carries eight traffic lanes and two rail lines, one in each direction, but at the time of its construction the two eastern lanes were tram tracks. They were converted to road traffic when Sydney closed down its tram system in the 1950s. Before it opened, its entire length was packed with railway carriages, trams and buses to test its ability to support a total traffic jam. It was designed to withstand winds of 200 kilometres and hour, which are cyclonic (hurricane) in force and have never been recorded in Sydney.

The Sydney Harbour Tunnel is also a well known attraction of the Harbour. It was built to cope with ever increasing harbour traffic problems and opened in August 1992 . It is 2.3 kilometres long and cost A$554 million to construct. It is strong enough to withstand the impact of eathquakes and sinking ships. It carries around 75,000 vehicles a day.

Sydney Harbour Attractions

Zoopass
This all-in-one pass includes the return ferry trip from Circular Quay to Taronga, Zoo entry, sky safari ride and bus connection to main entry gate.

Aquariumpass
Sydney Aquarium is located next to the Darling Harbour wharf.
This pass combines entry and return ferry.

Manly
Manly is one of the most popular beaches in Australia and a short walk from Manly Wharf.

Darling Harbour/Pyrmont Bay
If you’re looking for somewhere to go for the day, Darling Harbour has plenty to offer, and we can get you there with services running regularly from Circular Quay.

Sydney Aquarium, Maritime Museum, IMAX Theatre, Star City Casino, Cockle Bay, the King Street Wharf precinct and the Chinese Gardens are all within walking distance.

Balmain
This quiet, charming harbour-side village is just the place to go with Saturday markets, traditional pubs, contemporary art galleries and cool cafes.

Sydney Harbour North
We can take you to places many locals haven’t even been to including Mosman, North Sydney, Luna Park, and Neutral Bay. Neutral Bay is where you will find ‘Admiralty House’, the official home of the Governor General. It offers walks alongside the Harbour and some of the most exclusive views in Australia. Mosman is one of the most exclusive suburbs in Sydney with sweeping views of the Sydney CBD skyline.

Eastern Suburbs
Watsons Bay is home to the world-famous Doyles Seafood Restaurant and some of the best fish & chips in Sydney at the Watsons Bay Hotel. Our service will drop you at their front door. It’s a short walk from there to the spectacular views from Sydney Harbour’s South Head. This service also stops at Double Bay, with some of the most exclusive shopping in Sydney.

Parramatta River
Our popular Parramatta River Services are something out of the ordinary.
Parramatta is full of culture, historic Sydney architecture and plenty of great places to eat.
A single trip takes around 50 minutes.

Harbour Sights Cruise Passes
Experience the natural beauty of Sydney Harbour and Sydney’s stunning skyline on the Sydney Ferries Harbour Sights Cruise. Our Cruise Ferries depart Circular Quay in the morning, afternoon and evening – and provide an interesting commentary about the Harbour and its many attractions.

Related Travel Information

Sydney CBD

Sydney CBD Your visit is just incomplete if you have not visited the Sydney CBD. This place has everything for travelers. The city is a lively, thriving, multicultural centre with a love for entertainment and extraordinary experiences - jump straight in and discover the thrills of life in the big smoke. The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are the famous attractions of Sydney. The CBD is full of thriving business, 5 star hotels & great value world-class entertainment and clubbing and all the latest fashion in the trendiest shops amongst the biggest bargains you will find. Things to Do & See � Explore

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge The Sydney Harbour Bridge (Sydney's greatest tourism icon) - on a par with San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, New York's Statue of Liberty, London's Tower Bridge and the Eiffel Tower in Paris - took eight years to build and opened in March 1932. Once nicknamed the 'coathanger' it is now simply called 'the bridge' by Sydneysiders. Linking the city with North Sydney, it carries eight lanes of road traffic and two railway tracks which form part of the city's rail suburban network. The Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened on March 19th 1932 after six years of construction. The bridge

Sydney Aquarium

Sydney Aquarium Sydney Aquarium lies to the eastern edge of Darling Harbour and closer to the heart of the city, is one of Sydney's most accessible popular attractions. The Aquarium has more than 650 species comprising more than 11,000 individual fish and other sea and water creatures. The Sydney Aquarium is dedicated to the animals welfare and it is for that reason the Aquarium does not support the notion of animal shows, in particular performances and feeding times. Some animals are trained by keepers, but it is for animal husbandry purposes only. Similarly, animals are fed when needed, not according to

Sydney Fish Markets

Sydney Fish Markets The Sydney Fish Market is the major fish market of Australia, with the largest and most diverse range of seafood to offer. The Market has over 100 different species, both proverbial and exotic to please customers from all different cultures and culinary preferences. The produce comes from both national and international waters. This fish market, with regard to diversity and quality, is the largest of its kind in the world behind the markets of Japan. The Market deals with over 15 million tonnes of seafood each year on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour. The Sydney Fish Market is essential

Circular Quay

Circular Quay Circular Quay is a located between The Rocks and Opera Quays. It is situated at a small inlet called Sydney Cove, the founding site for Sydney and Australia. The area is always filled with vibrant tourists, commuters and buskers. On the southern side of Circular Quay is a walkway that leads to The Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanical Gardens. On the northern side, a short walk along lovely landscaped walkways takes you to the Harbour Bridge and The Rocks. There is a major railway station at the quay, which is part of the underground City