Circular Quay
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.
“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
"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
"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
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."