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Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour
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Ranked #1 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
5 of 5 stars 1,076 reviews
Owner description: Secluded beaches, quiet coves and soaring headlands predominate this harbor, which is considered one of the world's most... more » Owner description: Secluded beaches, quiet coves and soaring headlands predominate this harbor, which is considered one of the world's most beautiful. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk
Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk
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Ranked #2 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
5 of 5 stars 99 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk
The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk
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Ranked #3 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 352 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Royal Botanic Gardens
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Royal Botanic Gardens
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Ranked #4 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 671 reviews

The Botanic Gardens are a must see when visiting Sydney. The gardens are situated on the shores of the Sydney Harbour, with the Opera House and Circular Quay on the western... more »

Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Ranked #5 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 1,003 reviews
Owner description: Spanning the city center to the North Shore, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a wide steel arch bridge known for its beauty as... more » Owner description: Spanning the city center to the North Shore, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a wide steel arch bridge known for its beauty as well as function, providing a crossing for cars, trains, bikes and pedestrians. While the more daring can do the BridgeClimb to the top of the structure, opened to traffic in 1932, anyone can enjoy a walk for free. « less
Attraction type  Bridges; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Sydney Opera House
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Sydney Opera House
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Ranked #6 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 1,094 reviews
Owner description: Follow our friendly guide on an incredible tour of Sydney Opera House -exploring the World Heritage-listed masterpiece home... more » Owner description: Follow our friendly guide on an incredible tour of Sydney Opera House -exploring the World Heritage-listed masterpiece home to 1000 rooms, 300 corridors and hundreds of tales and secrets. Step inside the inspired venues where more than 1600 performances come to life each year and walk in the footsteps of stars like John Cleese, Pavarotti and The Cure. With audio visual aids you will be taken back in time to when the first concrete ribs were laid down at Bennelong Point and learn how Danish architect Jorn Utzon’s ambitious vision for a world class performing arts came into existence. You can’t experience Sydney Opera House without taking this tour!Tours run daily from 9am - 5pm. Available in English. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French and German tours are also available. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Operas; Theatres; Architectural Buildings; Ballets
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Manly Ferry
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Manly Ferry
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Ranked #7 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 707 reviews

The Manly Ferry is an easy and cheap way to get to Manly and to take a tour of Sydney Harbour -  tickets cost about $10 (same as a coffee and cake). Hot tea or coffee sandwiches... more »

Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Sydney Ferries
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Sydney Ferries
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Ranked #8 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 602 reviews

A trip to Sydney would not be complete without a cruise on board a nostalgic Sydney Ferry. In 1789 the first ferry service was established between Sydney Cove and the farming... more »

Attraction type  Public Transportation Systems
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Cremorne Point/Mosman Bay Walk
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Cremorne Point/Mosman Bay Walk
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Ranked #9 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
Watson's Bay
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Watson's Bay
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Ranked #10 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 244 reviews

Watsons Bay is an ideal place to go if you have limited time to experience the magnificent Sydney Harbour. For a cheap ferry ride from Circular Quay wharf no. 4 one may experience... more »

Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  4.2 miles from city centre
The Rocks
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The Rocks
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Ranked #11 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 630 reviews

The Rocks is a precinct of narrow cobblestoned laneways and former merchants homes, which now house galleries, restaurants, boutiques and souvenir shops. However once upon a time... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Coogee/Lurline Bay Walk
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Coogee/Lurline Bay Walk
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Ranked #12 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  4.9 miles from city centre
Art Gallery of NSW
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Art Gallery of NSW
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Ranked #13 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 237 reviews

There is a reason over 1.3 million visitors come to the Art Gallery of New South Wales (Open Sun-Sat 10-5, free admission) each year. Set within The Domain and overlooking... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Manly Scenic Walkway
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Manly Scenic Walkway
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Ranked #14 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 62 reviews

Manly has a diversity of walks along the coast which offer fabulous views and historical interests.  Manly to Spit Bridge. A 10km three hour (one way) across Manly Cove to... more »

Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  5.0 miles from city centre
Palm Beach
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Palm Beach
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Ranked #15 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 110 reviews

Palm Beach / Pittwater /Hawkesbury River Palm Beach is situated approximately 40km from Sydney CBD and is Sydney’s most northerly beach positioned on the Pacific Ocean foreshores... more »

Attraction type  Beaches; Neighbourhoods
Distance  18.8 miles from city centre
Manly Beach
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Manly Beach
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Ranked #16 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 478 reviews

Manly Beach is "seven miles from Sydney and a thousand miles from care"  - a quote penned by the Port Jackson and Manly Steamship Company who were in operation from the late 19th... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  5.8 miles from city centre
Nielsen Park
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Ranked #17 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.7 miles from city centre
Darling Harbour
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Darling Harbour
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Ranked #18 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 741 reviews

Darling Harbour is just one of the most beautiful places in Sydney. Everything looks new and modern. Here you will find plenty of shops and restaurants along with several very... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Shelly Beach
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Shelly Beach
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Ranked #19 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews

Shelley Beach is apart of Manly Beach is about one mile long with a large foreshore and golden sands. The northern end is called Queenscliff Beach which has a lagoon estuary that... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  6.5 miles from city centre
Sydney Jewish Museum
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Sydney Jewish Museum
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Ranked #20 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Circular Quay
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Circular Quay
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Ranked #21 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 447 reviews
Owner description: Circular Quay is a colorful port where ferries and cruise ships board and depart, and boat watching can be as good a pastime... more » Owner description: Circular Quay is a colorful port where ferries and cruise ships board and depart, and boat watching can be as good a pastime as people watching. While street performers entertain outside, those wanting a more cultural experience can head into the Museum of Contemporary Art where a sculpture garden on the roof is as much a view as the waterways below. « less
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Chinese Garden of Friendship
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Chinese Garden of Friendship
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Ranked #22 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 196 reviews
Owner description: A haven of tranquility in Sydney's bustling Chinatown, this fascinating garden with waterfalls, bridges and fish-filled ponds... more » Owner description: A haven of tranquility in Sydney's bustling Chinatown, this fascinating garden with waterfalls, bridges and fish-filled ponds was designed by experts from China and reflects designs dating back to the 5th century. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
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Mrs Macquarie's Chair
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Ranked #23 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Owner description: Located by the Royal Botanic Gardens, the bench known as Mrs. Macquarie's Chair was carved out of sandstone in the early... more » Owner description: Located by the Royal Botanic Gardens, the bench known as Mrs. Macquarie's Chair was carved out of sandstone in the early 1800s for Govenor Lachlan Macquarie's wife, Elizabeth. It became her favorite spot to look upon the harbour and serves that same purpose today for visitors who take a moment to rest there. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Opera Australia
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Opera Australia
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Ranked #24 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Operas
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
Australian National Maritime Museum
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Australian National Maritime Museum
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Ranked #25 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 151 reviews
Owner description: The Australian National Maritime Museum details the country's love for and dependence upon the seas with traditional exhibits... more » Owner description: The Australian National Maritime Museum details the country's love for and dependence upon the seas with traditional exhibits and film but also vessels to explore in Darling Harbour, including a destroyer and a submarine. The museum has many children's activities and offers sailing excursions. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Cronulla Beach Walk
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Cronulla Beach Walk
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Ranked #26 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches; Trails
Distance  14.8 miles from city centre
Coogee Beach
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Coogee Beach
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Ranked #27 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 141 reviews

Coogee Beach is a stunning recreational beach which is located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The beach features historical swimming baths for the shark paranoid! The beach is... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  5.0 miles from city centre
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
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Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
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Ranked #28 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 179 reviews
Attraction type  Shopping centres; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Balmoral
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Balmoral
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Ranked #29 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews

  Lower North Shore: Mosman/ Balmoral Beach Mosman is one of Sydney’s most exclusive suburbs; with historic aboriginal sites,Taronga Park Zoo, breathtaking views, stunning... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
State Library of New South Wales
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State Library of New South Wales
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Ranked #30 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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