A day out at Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour is a beautiful place to visit. It offers breathtaking views around the clock and the sunny weather makes it even better. Sydney Harbour is home to many of Australia’s top attractions, spotless beaches, and scenic islands. Every year many major events and festivals are held here.

Sydney Harbour is only a 30 minutes drive away from Sydney Airport. Bus hire in Sydney is the perfect way to get to the Sydney Harbour hassle free. With so many things to at the Harbour, you must be wondering where to start. It is more difficult if you can spare only a day during your trip. No worries! This article will make sure you cover everything this place has to offer.

Start your day by climbing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. The guided bridge climb will take you up to the 134 metres above the sea level. From this level, you will get to see the most spectacular 360-degree views of the Sydney Harbour. There is a pedestrian walkway for exploring the bridge by walking and it is free.

From the Sydney Harbour Bridge head directly to the Circular Quay. Circular Quay connects to all the major attractions. While you are here, visit nearby places like Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Museum of Contemporary Art and the Rocks first. Next, you can spend your afternoon observing wildlife at Taronga Zoo. If you want to do something adventurous take a walk at Sydney Harbour National Park. Ferries depart from Circular Quay Station throughout the day.

Sydney Harbour beaches are calm and have really clear water. Sydney Harbour has more than 20 swimmable beaches. Neilsons Park and Milk beach at Vaucluse are popular beaches for swimming. Both these places are favourite amongst the locals for family picnics. Watsons Bay is a great place to do watersports like paddleboarding, kayaking and sailing. One thing you will never forget is the ferry rides. Ferries sailing through Sydney Harbour serves unparallel views of the harbour.

Cockatoo Island is a heritage listed island on Sydney Harbour. You can take a ferry from Circular Quay to reach here. Take their guided tour to learn about the history. You can also engage in plenty of activities like kayaking, camping, or even a Whale watching cruise. The best way to end this day is by hopping on a dinner cruise.

Sydney Harbour plays host to many festivals and events around the year. Vivid Sydney is an annual festival of lights, music and ideas. Light art sculpture and grand projection light up the entire harbour. The Rocks, Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay are the best places to view large scale installation and projection of lights. You can also take a Vivid Sydney Cruise.

Sydney Harbour serves as a starting point for Australia’s major sporting event Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. On New Year’s Eve, it turns into the most picturesque place. Tons of people gather to see the Land and waterbased fireworks display. Make sure to check out on the events happening in the time of your visit in well in advance.