Top Things to Do in Central Business District

THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Central Business District, Sydney

Top Things to Do in Central Business District

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What travellers are saying

  • Winston
    168 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Was able to see the group The The. What a great experience if visiting must attend a concert or performance which will enhance the experience
    Written 8 February 2025
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  • Captain-Wendle
    Kirkby-in-Ashfield, UK198 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a stunning, beautiful place, situated right next to the famous Opera house and close to the Harbour bridge. We spent several hours walking around this beautiful park and gardens and really enjoyed our day.
    Written 12 February 2025
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  • Jason7897
    Saline, MI34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is one of the most beautiful shopping mall I’ve ever been in. It’s worth walking around even if you don’t buy anything. If you wanna stop in for a drink, they have coffee, wine, and tea! Lots of snack, places in a real interesting assortment of stores.
    Written 10 February 2025
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  • Mike
    Sydney, Australia15 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really interesting for all the ages. A big deal also because it's free!
    Great museum, with all types of art, from the classic to the modern.
    A must see in Sydney, good to spend an afternoon when it's raining.
    Written 12 February 2025
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  • ee978
    1,023 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Views of the city, water, and landmarks are great, but it is a little pricey for the time you actually need to spend on the observation deck.

    30 min is enough time for most people.
    Written 20 December 2023
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  • Armağan A.
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam8,767 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is both a transport hub for trains, buses, ferries and the metro. As well as being a wonderful scenic location to admire the beauty of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House.

    There are many attractions all walking distance from Circular Quay including the Museum of Contemporary Art and The Rocks and The Opera House. It is also a convenient place to catch a ferry to Manly, to other North Shore suburbs as well as a River cat to Parramatta in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, or a ferry to Taronga Zoo. The train station literally links you with all of Sydney. I caught the train into Circular Quay, it was very convenient.

    Aside from the transport there are also many restaurants, bars and cafes at Circular Quay. Well worth a visit to explore the area.
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • cannygirl
    Lake District, UK121 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit, interesting mix of architecture, Victorian outside and almost Norman on the inside. It was I have to say beautifully lit, providing a soft warm atmosphere inside.
    It was very busy when we visited so not particularly peaceful ..
    Written 11 February 2025
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  • tomocha
    276 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The museum has a wide range of exhibition such as, ships, uniforms, and submarine. You can learn and enjoy from history to navigation. It takes a long time to walk around the whole exhibition. I recommend that you should keep your luggage to the locker. There is some lockers at the entrance between the vessel and the submarine. The number of the visitor to the submarine is limited. Everyone waits in a line, I recommend that you should visiti the submarine earlier, in case the museum close early. I waited for about half an hour.
    Written 13 January 2025
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  • MsTracy1979
    Sydney, Australia111 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A friend and I decided to go on impulse after a work lunch. It was her choice and I wasn't sure, although I remembered enjoying the underwater tunnel when I was in high school. It was really good and I'd recommend a visit even if you don't have children with you. It's a deceptively large venue so leave at least an hour but we took about 90min. We ended up spending a fair amount of time around the main tank watching the fish and dugong. It was super relaxing and my Fitbit thanked me for the visit.
    Written 24 August 2024
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  • leuveen
    London, UK1,350 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a fantastic walk for anyone who wants to see the top attractions but also have a lovely walk. Lots of toilets/cafes/food kiosks on the way. And plenty of benches to rest on.
    Written 29 February 2024
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  • Bayley
    Auckland Central, New Zealand24 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went to the breakfast with koalas. The tour was great and our guide Bailey was fun and informative. The tour was before opening so it was quiet and we got to see some zoo keepers working before opening. It lasted about an hour before we went to breakfast. Food was standard and decent. After that we got to go into the koala area and took some photos. You don’t hold the koalas, which I thought you did. Still worthwhile.

    My advice would be to eat quickly and get the photos taken - you can go to the zoo and if it’s early enough you’re walking around alone which was really cool.
    Written 2 December 2024
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  • cannygirl
    Lake District, UK121 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stumbled across this fabulous place by chance, it’s free, provides clever audio explaining its history and Sydney’s first workforce .. the individuals transported for what we today would deem insignificant, some of these were merely children !
    Cleverly put together as you start on the second floor which originally housed convicts, the sleeping room must have been hellish in its day. Up to 70 men would have shared this space in hammocks ..
    second floor, tells of early Sydney and how within the space of 20 or so years became a bustling town. The ground floor is of hope housing young women many of whom relocated after the potato famine in Ireland .. and how they integrated in to the community many of whom went into service.

    I appreciate this is not related but for those who may be interested. I have no claim on the book just found it to be an enjoyable read.
    I read a book some time ago called ‘the floating brothel’ a book written as a result of tracing ancestors, crime punishment, transportation and how lives were forged in what must have been quite a hostile environment.
    Written 11 February 2025
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  • Jane B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a tour with dinner. The tour was splendid, the presentation and guidance was very good. The dinner was ok, but not very special or so, just snack food.
    Written 18 December 2024
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  • efcxp
    Porto Alegre, RS3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Park extremely well maintained. Very clean and beautiful. Good to relax at any time.
    Easy to see possums around too.
    It's a mandatory place to visit.
    Written 30 January 2025
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  • Samuel Pasaribu
    Bekasi, Indonesia3,350 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is the best location to see Opera House and Harbour Bridge in one frame. Also good place to see sunset in Sydney. To reach this place we have to walk about 15-20 minutes through Botanic Gardens. The location is at the end of the garden.
    Written 12 January 2025
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