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Neighbourhood: Central Business District
The Sydney Central Business District is abuzz with energy. Power brokers run to and from high rise buildings and after-work drink places, high-end shoppers tour venues like the QVB, and fine diners frequent the many celebrity chef restaurants. For a dose of culture, walk to the NSW Art Gallery, or visit the Sydney Museum. To escape the hustle and bustle, reconnect with nature at the Sydney Botanical Gardens or picnic lunch at High Park. No matter your interest, be sure to check the full calendar of events hosted by the city, from the Sydney Festival in January to October’s Good Food Month at Hyde Park.
How to get there
  • Circular Quay • 6 min walk
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795 within 10 kms
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See what travellers are saying
  • Scott G
    Washington DC, District of Columbia402 contributions
    A lovely treat
    After you visit the Opera House, enjoy a stroll around the gardens. They are peaceful and lovely, and flat, so it's easy to walk there. We saw many different types of birds. We visited here on our very first day in Australia, and it was a great introduction for us.
    Visited September 2022
    Written 11 December 2022
  • Max
    Da Nang, Vietnam133 contributions
    A lovely walk
    We walked from the botanical garden to the opera house. What took me by surprise was the view of the opera house from this angle - it's not pretty, or perhaps it's because I'm not used to seeing it from this side but it was a great experience. The botanical garden was lovely too.
    Visited November 2022
    Written 15 December 2022
  • SolihullTraveller
    Solihull, United Kingdom733 contributions
    Wonderful Way To See Sydney.
    We did the walk from the Botanical Gardens to the Opera House as part of a much longer trek starting in Kings Cross and walking down to the military harbour in Jerremon Bay, past the ships and Finger Wharf (worth a visit inside), then up to Mrs Macquarie's road and the headland by Sydney Harbour and Wooloomooloo Bay. You walk past Mrs Macquarie's chair and get the views of the Opera House, Bridge and Sydney from Farm Cove as you walk back round from the Botanical Gardens. It's a good long 5 miles and we did it in the rain. Brilliant way to see some great views though.
    Visited January 2023
    Written 20 February 2023
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reeceyb
Chichester, UK1,584 contributions
Nice
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Nice walk from round the bridge and the rocks to circular quay onto the opera house and into the gardens you see the best bits of Sydney in one walk
Written 17 October 2023
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,760 contributions
Superb walk along the harbor!
Oct. 2023 • Solo
if you can make only one walk in Sydney, this is the one to do! Great views of the bridge and opera house, trailing along the harbor, and entering into the Royal Botanic Garden with its huge trees and relaxing greenspaces.
Written 8 October 2023
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Johnstanno
Singapore, Singapore363 contributions
Walk along the coast for good view of harbour bridge and opera house
Jul. 2023 • Couples
We walk on the path beside the waters, taking us about 10mins to reach a viewpoint facing opera house with harbour bridge behind. Nice spot to take photos of 2 Iconic landmarks of Sydney. Botanic garden very nice to walk and great to see people sitting around to enjoy the serenity.
Written 13 July 2023
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia18,314 contributions
Fave Harbourside walks....
May 2023
This walk ticks all the boxes for an enjoyable walk of the harbour, peaceful, scenic, and plenty of room, and only walkers, no bikes permitted in the gardens. Allow plenty of time.
Written 1 July 2023
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razza61
Gatton, Australia346 contributions
Relaxing
May 2023
A great relaxing stroll to get out of the hustle of the city and yet still take in it's spectacular views.
Written 10 June 2023
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Cruising2by2
Jacksonville, FL197 contributions
Do not miss the Botanic Gardens when visiting the Opera House, they are right next to each other!
Feb. 2023
The Botanic Gardens are an absolute must visit. Beautiful, serene, fantastic specimens. You will love walking around and enjoying the location by the harbour and Opera House. It is an oasis in the city.
Written 10 March 2023
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Lisa H
Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
Easy walk with awesome views and beautiful gardens.
Feb. 2023
Easy walk with awesome views and beautiful gardens. The gardens are a lovely place to take time out of the busy city. The cafe at the gardens is expensive for what's offered.
Written 24 February 2023
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SolihullTraveller
Solihull, UK733 contributions
Wonderful Way To See Sydney.
Jan. 2023
We did the walk from the Botanical Gardens to the Opera House as part of a much longer trek starting in Kings Cross and walking down to the military harbour in Jerremon Bay, past the ships and Finger Wharf (worth a visit inside), then up to Mrs Macquarie's road and the headland by Sydney Harbour and Wooloomooloo Bay. You walk past Mrs Macquarie's chair and get the views of the Opera House, Bridge and Sydney from Farm Cove as you walk back round from the Botanical Gardens. It's a good long 5 miles and we did it in the rain. Brilliant way to see some great views though.
Written 20 February 2023
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travelbob1
New Windsor, NY1,135 contributions
A Wonderful Waling Tour
Jan. 2023
As you go around the Opera you get to see it from another point of view while you approach the gardens. There is also the harbor with its many ships, ferries and birds to view. In the gardens the many varieties call you to walk on from one to another.
Written 17 February 2023
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Alberto C
Australia3 contributions
Best Opera House in the world!
Nov. 2022 • Family
Best Opera House in the world! Stylish and modern building design! This Opera House will be remembered for life!
Written 26 December 2022
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