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Sydney Ferries

Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
+61 (02) 9246 8300
Ranked #8 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 599 Reviews
Type: Public Transportation Systems
Traveller Description: 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... more »
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Northfield, Minnesota, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The ferry got us to Manly, Darling Harbor and the Zoo. A trip and harbor tour all in one! No need to take the harbor tour. More

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Sarina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We took a ferry to the zoo and back . Get a late one back so as to see the harbour bridge all lit. More

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London, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

on the cheap! Australia is so unbelievably expensive to visit, eat and drink in (though I understand breathing remains free, for the moment), that you need to use every trick and opportunity, and this is a great one. Just do not forget your camera. And given the shameless rates hotels charge for WiFi in Sydney and beyond, the fact that... More

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Sydney, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The ferries aren't super fantastic, but the harbour they traverse is. Feeling board? Just get on any old ferry and go there and back. More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

its a ferry, what else you expect, you can take picture of opera house by taking ferries and go to bondy beach. have fun at the beach and enjoy More

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Wollongong, Australia
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We somtimes get a Family FunDay ticket from Railway Station which is available for any Sunday from Midnight to midnite. It covers includes 2 Adults and 2 Children fro $10. You get to use Ferries Trains or buses. Ferries are great way to get to many Landmarks (Zoo, Luna Park, Darling Harbours, Watson Bay etc etc) Great Value and free... More

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Rockville, MD
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Ferries are a fun and inexpensive way to get around the city. Highly recommend it instead of a cab, when it is convenient. During rush hour, the ferries are faster. More

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Houston
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

They really make taking the ferry very easy. There are tons of guide visible in few languages, and staff are always happy to help. More

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Moama
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Do not have to wait long for ferries, great way to travel More

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Perth, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

So cheap to travel on the ferries, they give you many different views of the harbour. More

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