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Circular Quay

in Sydney Harbour, situated at Sydney Cove, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
61 2 9255 1788
As featured in 3 days in Sydney
Ranked #18 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 437 Reviews
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Fee: No
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...... 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
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Sydney, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

car park problem, over crowded, everything there is overpriced and unfriendly staff in the food stalls and some of the shops. overall i like taking the ferries 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
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Fall out of our hotel, and this is where you start from, for pretty much anything worth doing in Sydney. And there is plenty. All the best ferries (incl. to Manly and Taronga(?) Zoo) start there. However, be a little wary of some of the other services like water taxis and ' Fast Ferries' that are very expensive, and hey,... More

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Cupertino, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This site is always busy and lots to do and see a pleasent place to stroll and have coffee and meals More

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Sydney, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Even as a Sydney local, I always take time to look at the Harbour Bridge, the ferries, often when i'm on my way to the Opera House to see the sydney symphony. Always bustling with tourists, photography students, but that adds to the atmosphere. Usually after a concert, it's too late for dinner, but hot chocolate at the guylian cafe... More

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Rockville, MD
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Circular Quay is the focal pint of Sydney, where the trains, buses, taxis & ferries converge. There are places to eat and shops here. And this is the starting place for walking into The Rocks on the left and the Sydney Opera House & Botanical Gardens on the right. More

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Tampa Bay, FL
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

You can catch water shuttles to many places, clean ares, safety cams every where. Plenty of things to do here and just sit and relax watching the sights. More

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

A great place to set out on a journey of discovery. Loved the vibrant atmosphere with so much to see and do. Loved hearing the digeridoos being place - gave the place a great feeling. Great cafes and food hall not far away. More

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

loved travelling on the ferries, good way to see everything More

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Homebush
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

It is always entertaining at the Quay due to the inyeresting people such as the different varieties of buskers. The iffernt restaurants are anotherplus where you can eat & watch the Harbour More

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CHICAGO
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Dock # 2 for the Zoo Ferry.... Docks 5-6 for Sydney \Bay Cruises... Signs posted easy to follow directions for times leaving. Can be expensive on some cruises More

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