Circular Quay

Top 7% of attractions in Sydney
7/10

What the experts agree on

Sydney's iconic harborside hub where ferries, the Opera House, and waterfront dining converge—expect crowds but unbeatable views and easy access to major attractions.

6 expert reviews

“It may be the name of Sydney Harbour's busy ferry hub, but Circular Quay also encompasses the wide sweep of foreshore jammed with boutiques, restaurants, bars, souvenir shops.”

– Concierge

Time Out Time Out
"Iconic Circular Quay is a must visit for every tourist on the way to the Opera House, a ferry, Overseas Passenger Terminal or The Rocks." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This is the bustling center of harborside life in Sydney and home to the Overseas Passenger Terminal and the Museum of Contemporary Art to the west, ferry docks and a train stop to the south." Full review
National Geographic National Geographic
"When someone comes to visit me, the first place I take them to is Circular Quay. Standing at the ferry terminal with the Harbor Bridge to the left and the Opera House to the right is my..."
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National Geographic National Geographic
"You could take a taxi back to the city centre, but that would mean missing out on Sydney's most scenic commute. The 20-minute commuter ferry from Manly to Circular Quay is your ticket to..."
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Time Out Time Out
"While the big white sails and ol’ Mr Coathanger are splendid sights to behold without floral adornments, the subtle embellishments of lilac flowers are a fresh spring framing for these..."

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