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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  0.7 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  0.6 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  0.9 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  1.3 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  0.5 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  14.1 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  4.6 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  0.6 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  3.2 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  0.4 miles from city centre
Bronte Beach
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Bronte Beach
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Ranked #31 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Owner description: Bronte Beach, sandwiched between the bigger Bondi and Coogee beaches, is a cozier stretch of sand and surf perfect for... more » Owner description: Bronte Beach, sandwiched between the bigger Bondi and Coogee beaches, is a cozier stretch of sand and surf perfect for families. « less
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  4.2 miles from city centre
Susannah Place
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Susannah Place
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Ranked #32 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
St. Mary's Cathedral
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St. Mary's Cathedral
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Ranked #33 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 61 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Manly Fast Ferry
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Manly Fast Ferry
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Ranked #34 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Owner description: Manly Fast Ferry operates every day between Manly and Circular Quay, during the weekdays off peak and on weekends we operate... more » Owner description: Manly Fast Ferry operates every day between Manly and Circular Quay, during the weekdays off peak and on weekends we operate the Manly Flyer tourist service between Circular Quay, Manly and Darling Harbour.A 24 hour Jump on Jump Off ticket is available including harbour sightseeing commentary « less
Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
South Cronulla Beach
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South Cronulla Beach
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Ranked #35 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  13.2 miles from city centre
Capitol Theatre
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Capitol Theatre
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Ranked #36 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Chang Sabai Thai Massage & Spa
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Chang Sabai Thai Massage & Spa
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Ranked #37 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
The Spit Bridge of Manly
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Ranked #38 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  5.2 miles from city centre
The Ritz Cinema Randwick
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Ranked #39 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  4.1 miles from city centre
Woolloomooloo Wharf
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Ranked #40 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Hawkesbury River
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Hawkesbury River
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Ranked #41 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  28.7 miles from city centre
The Lord Nelson
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The Lord Nelson
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Ranked #42 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Bondi Beach
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Bondi Beach
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Ranked #43 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4 of 5 stars 453 reviews

Bondi Beach is Australia's most famous beach with glorious golden sands, stunning surf and a vibrant seaside village. It's a great destination for people watching, surfing... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  4.3 miles from city centre
Government House
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Government House
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Ranked #44 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Government Buildings
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Sydney Aquarium
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Sydney Aquarium
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Ranked #45 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4 of 5 stars 317 reviews
Owner description: Take an underwater journey through the world famous Sydney Aquarium - Sydney’s best family attraction - and discover the most... more » Owner description: Take an underwater journey through the world famous Sydney Aquarium - Sydney’s best family attraction - and discover the most diverse collection of all-Australian aquatic life on earth.Set in the heart of Sydney on beautiful Darling Harbour, Sydney Aquarium showcases over 12,000 aquatic animals from 650 species in spectacular habitat displays, including the world's largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit and amazing underwater viewing tunnels. See Australia's unique aquatic life up close, including one of the world's largest and most impressive collections of sharks, rare dugongs, elusive platypuses, beautiful seahorses, giant turtles, jellyfish, thousands of tropical fish, gigantic stingrays, and much, much more. Sydney Aquarium's pair of orphaned dugongs are amongst only a handful of these incredible animals on display anywhere in the world. « less
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Fort Denison Island
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Fort Denison Island
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Ranked #46 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews

Fort Denison Island is located in the middle of Sydney Harbour, north of the Sydney Opera House. Originally it was used as a popular fishing spot for local indigenous tribes... more »

Attraction type  Islands; Historic Sites
Distance  5.8 miles from city centre
Centennial Park
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Centennial Park
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Ranked #47 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
Sydney Cricket Ground
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Sydney Cricket Ground
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Ranked #48 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Milsons Point
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Milsons Point
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Ranked #49 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Cockatoo Island
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Cockatoo Island
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Ranked #50 of 303 Attractions in Sydney
4 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Owner description: Visit the largest island in Sydney Harbour and explore its convict prison and remnants of its shipbuilding past, cranes,... more » Owner description: Visit the largest island in Sydney Harbour and explore its convict prison and remnants of its shipbuilding past, cranes, towers, dry docks and houses. The impressive sandstone convict structures have been nominated for listing on UNESCO's World Heritage List. You can book a tour of Cockatoo Island or explore it at your leisure on a self-guided walk. Or you can pitch a tent and camp on an island in the middle of Sydney Harbour. « less
Attraction type  Islands
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
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