In a small Australian inlet known as Sydney Cove lies the central point of Sydney Harbour: Circular Quay. This is the founding site of Australia. When you visit Sydney, just about every attraction that you will want to see can be reached from Circular Quay, and it is a fun and exciting place for you and your family to visit.
Contrary to its name, Circular Quay is actually in the shape of a horseshoe, and it is a terrific place for first-time visitors to begin their Sydney vacation.
Ferries for such popular destinations as Taronga Park Zoo leave Circular Quay every few minutes, and from here, you will have an amazing view of the Harbour Bridge. There is a walkway on the southern side of Circular Quay which leads to a number of popular attractions, including the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Sydney Opera House, where you can enjoy an evening of live theatre, ballet or concerts. Or take a walk along the northern side to the Harbour Bridge as well as The Rocks, which is one of the oldest and most popular Sydney attractions.
Watching the Ships Roll In
If you just want to spend a relaxing day with your significant other, strolling around Circular Quay and taking in all of the sights, you will want to take some time out to just sit and watch the many ships, boats and ferries coming in and out during the day. You may even get to see a tall ship or two docked in the harbour. Or you can hop on a bus for a visit to the suburbs, or visit the railway station, a part of the underground City Circle. Circular Quay is a major bus, train and ferry terminal, and you can get to just about every location in Sydney from here.
Circular Quay is a Great Place for Literature Lovers
When you visit Circular Quay, don’t forget to take a stroll along the Sydney Writer’s Walk. Metal plaques emblazoned with the names of such famous authors as Robert Lewis Stevenson and Mark Twain are embedded into the Circular Quay walkway. These plaques can be found near the Overseas Passenger Terminal marking the entire way to the Sydney Opera House, and you will find passages from the works of the writers whose names appear here.
Something for Everyone in Circular Quay
Whether you are interested in transportation, the arts, entertainment, shopping, fine dining or taking walking tours, Circular Quay is the ideal spot to begin your Sydney vacation. Circular Quay is a great place to spend a relaxing day while enjoying lunch at one of the many cafes, shopping and being entertained by the talented buskers that are drawn to the area, and you will never be lost for something to do.
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Taronga Park Zoo
Sydney Islands
Bondi Beach