Circular Quay

Circular Quay, in Sydney

Circular Quay is one of the liveliest districts of Sydney, by the harbour, between the opera and the Harbour Bridge. The Sydney audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this vibrant place, great departure point of the ferries and crossroads of the maritime life of the town.

The lively harbour between the opera and the bridge

You are in one of the most touristic and liveliest districts of Sydney, a vibrant place in all circumstances. Located a few steps from the opera on one side and the Harbour Bridge on the other, Circular Quay occupies an ideal location, by the very harbour, in a cove where the history of the town begins. It is here, on this bay, that the first colonists settled at the end of the eighteenth century, making of this place the cradle of Sydney. Today, the quay is the great nerve centre of maritime transport: it is from its pontoons that the numerous ferries depart that ply the bay and serve the different districts and beaches of the town, offering one of the finest ways to discover Sydney from the water. The walk along the quay, lined with cafés, restaurants and street artists, offers stunning views over the two emblematic monuments of the town. A vibrant place and the maritime gate of Sydney, Circular Quay is a must-see stop of the discovery of the town.

What to see

Here you enjoy one of the liveliest districts of Sydney, by the harbour between the opera and the Harbour Bridge, cradle of the town where the first colonists settled, great centre of maritime transport from which the numerous ferries depart that ply the bay, with its promenade lined with cafés and street artists offering stunning views over the two monuments. Circular Quay is a maritime gate of Sydney. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Circular Quay lies by the harbour of Sydney, between the opera and the Harbour Bridge, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public district freely accessible; the ferries, cafés and restaurants have their own hours. It is the ideal starting point for a cruise in the bay.

What is Circular Quay in Sydney?

One of the liveliest districts of Sydney, by the harbour between the opera and the Harbour Bridge; cradle of the town where the first colonists settled, it is the great centre of maritime transport from which the ferries depart that ply the bay, with a promenade offering stunning views over the two monuments.

Where is Circular Quay in Sydney?

By the harbour of Sydney, between the opera and the Harbour Bridge, in Australia.