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Sydney Harbour
Ollie #1 of 291 attractions in Sydney
5 of 5 stars 522 reviews
Secluded beaches, quiet coves and soaring headlands predominate this harbor, which is considered one of the world's most beautiful.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
Ollie #2 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 588 reviews

The Sydney Harbour Bridge offers breathtaking views of the harbour, the city and surrounding areas.  For visitors who want to save time or money, walking across the bridge along a... more »

Attraction type  Bridges; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Royal Botanic Gardens
Ollie #3 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 397 reviews

The Botanic Gardens are a must see when visiting Sydney. The gardens are situated on the shores of the Sydney Harbour, with the Opera House and Circular Quay on the western... more »

Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk
Ollie #4 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 100 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Sydney Ferries
Ollie #5 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 351 reviews

A trip to Sydney would not be complete without a cruise on board a nostalgic Sydney Ferry. In 1789 the first ferry service was established between Sydney Cove and the farming... more »

Attraction type  Public Transportation Systems
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Sydney Opera House
Ollie #6 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 677 reviews
Owner description: Follow our friendly guide on an incredible tour of Sydney Opera House -exploring the World Heritage-listed masterpiece home to 1000 rooms, 300...... more » Owner description: Follow our friendly guide on an incredible tour of Sydney Opera House -exploring the World Heritage-listed masterpiece home to 1000 rooms, 300 corridors and hundreds of tales and secrets. Step inside the inspired venues where more than 1600 performances come to life each year and walk in the footsteps of stars like John Cleese, Pavarotti and The Cure. With audio visual aids you will be taken back in time to when the first concrete ribs were laid down at Bennelong Point and learn how Danish architect Jorn Utzon’s ambitious vision for a world class performing arts came into existence. You can’t experience Sydney Opera House without taking this tour!Tours run daily from 9am - 5pm. Available in English. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French and German tours are also available. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Operas; Theatres; Architectural Buildings; Ballets
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
Manly Ferry
Ollie #7 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 302 reviews

The Manly Ferry is an easy and cheap way to get to Manly and to take a tour of Sydney Harbour -  tickets cost about $10 (same as a coffee and cake). Hot tea or coffee sandwiches... more »

Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
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The Rocks
Ollie #8 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 333 reviews

The Rocks is a precinct of narrow cobblestoned laneways and former merchants homes, which now house galleries, restaurants, boutiques and souvenir shops. However once upon a time... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Watson's Bay
Ollie #9 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 105 reviews

Watsons Bay is an ideal place to go if you have limited time to experience the magnificent Sydney Harbour. For a cheap ferry ride from Circular Quay wharf no. 4 one may experience... more »

Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  6.7 km from city centre
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Shelly Beach
Ollie #10 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews

Shelley Beach is apart of Manly Beach is about one mile long with a large foreshore and golden sands. The northern end is called Queenscliff Beach which has a lagoon estuary that... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  10.4 km from city centre
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Art Gallery of NSW
Ollie #11 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 112 reviews

There is a reason over 1.3 million visitors come to the Art Gallery of New South Wales (Open Sun-Sat 10-5, free admission) each year. Set within The Domain and overlooking... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Darling Harbour
Ollie #12 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 393 reviews

Darling Harbour is just one of the most beautiful places in Sydney. Everything looks new and modern. Plenty of shops and restaurants along with several very good museums. Take in... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Palm Beach
Ollie #13 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 55 reviews

Palm Beach / Pittwater /Hawkesbury River Palm Beach is situated approximately 40km from Sydney CBD and is Sydney’s most northerly beach positioned on the Pacific Ocean foreshores... more »

Attraction type  Beaches; Neighbourhoods
Distance  30.2 km from city centre
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Circular Quay
Ollie #14 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 222 reviews
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Manly Beach
Ollie #15 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 275 reviews

Manly Beach is "seven miles from Sydney and a thousand miles from care"  - a quote penned by the Port Jackson and Manly Steamship Company who were in operation from the late 19th... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  9.4 km from city centre
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Cronulla Beach Walk
Ollie #16 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches; Trails
Distance  23.8 km from city centre
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Australian National Maritime Museum
Ollie #17 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 86 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Coogee/Lurline Bay Walk
Ollie #18 of 291 attractions in Sydney
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  8.0 km from city centre
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Chinese Garden of Friendship
Ollie #19 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 103 reviews
Owner description: A haven of tranquility in Sydney's bustling Chinatown, this fascinating garden with waterfalls, bridges and fish-filled ponds was designed by experts...... more » Owner description: A haven of tranquility in Sydney's bustling Chinatown, this fascinating garden with waterfalls, bridges and fish-filled ponds was designed by experts from China and reflects designs dating back to the 5th century. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Coogee Beach
Ollie #20 of 291 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 95 reviews

Coogee Beach is a stunning recreational beach which is located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The beach features historical swimming baths for the shark paranoid! The beach is... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  8.0 km from city centre
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