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Sydney Harbour

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
61 2 9240 8500
Ranked #1 of 302 attractions in Sydney
5.0 of 5 stars 1064 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Motor-boating, Scuba diving, Sailing, Fishing
Description: Secluded beaches, quiet coves and soaring headlands predominate this harbor, which is considered one of the world's most beautiful.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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viña delmar, chile
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

excelent to see the city in a beutifull day, with lunch included great tour recomended full More

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London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Excellent spot with an impressive view, really brings home you are in Australia. Great for taking photos and a lively atmosphere with street entertainment surrounds the area. Although there are too many tourists this is to be expected for such a famous site. I highly recommend visiting Sydney Harbour if you are in Sydney. More

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Sydney, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

We hired a boat with friends to celebrate a milestone birthday - we went out in the early afternoon and stayed out till around 11. Such a great night - whether you anchor near Taronga Zoo or keep circling around the full harbour you won't get sick of the beautiful sights on this harbour. January has fireworks at 9pm which... More

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Gold Coast
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

A MUST see at the moment with the Vivid festival. Artist light installations have been put all around the area. The bridge, Opera House and surrounding areas will be glowing until June 6. More

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Surrey, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

We loved the easy access. Ferries offer an inexpensive 5 day pass and we used this to visit Manley, Watson Bay, Mosman landig, Sydney Yacht Club and many more wonderful places. Each one unique. There are numerous Harbor cruises that are well worth going on. We spent the better part of a week out on the water and simply loved... More

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Picton, New Zealand
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Spent half a day hopping all over the harbour. Ferries go every 20 minutes from several points, incl. the zoo. A ticket lasts all day, a great way to get around. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I loved the clutter of shops and restuarants overlooking the water. What an amazing atmosphere. Took some long walks along the waters edge late at night and admired the lights and their reflection in the water. Very good memories. More

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Sydney, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

they switched the lights only after dark, so hence not good for sunset photography More

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Auckland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Great vibe, lots to see and do. Lots of nice food places and bars around the edges of the harbour, great shops and lovely place just to sit with an ice cream and watch the world go by. More

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Melbourne Victoria
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Gorgeous, beautiful atmosphere and heaps of things to do. There is something there for everyone! More

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