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Sydney Harbour
Ollie #1 of 302 attractions in Sydney
5 of 5 stars 1,072 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  2.7 miles from city center
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The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk
Ollie #2 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 349 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Royal Botanic Gardens
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Ollie #3 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 671 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  0.7 miles from city center
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Ollie #4 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 1,001 reviews
Owner description: Spanning the city center to the North Shore, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a wide steel arch bridge known for its beauty as well as function, providing...... more » Owner description: Spanning the city center to the North Shore, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a wide steel arch bridge known for its beauty as well as function, providing a crossing for cars, trains, bikes and pedestrians. While the more daring can do the BridgeClimb to the top of the structure, opened to traffic in 1932, anyone can enjoy a walk for free. « less
Attraction type  Bridges; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk
Ollie #5 of 302 attractions in Sydney
5 of 5 stars 98 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
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Sydney Opera House
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Ollie #6 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 1,092 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; Theaters; Architectural Buildings; Ballets
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Manly Ferry
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Ollie #7 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 704 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
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Sydney Ferries
Ollie #8 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 601 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  0.5 miles from city center
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Cremorne Point/Mosman Bay Walk
Ollie #9 of 302 attractions in Sydney
5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
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Watson's Bay
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Ollie #10 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 243 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  4.6 miles from city center
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The Rocks
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Ollie #11 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 627 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  Neighborhoods; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Coogee/Lurline Bay Walk
Ollie #12 of 302 attractions in Sydney
5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  4.5 miles from city center
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Art Gallery of NSW
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Ollie #13 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 236 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  0.6 miles from city center
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Manly Scenic Walkway
Ollie #14 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 62 reviews

Manly has a diversity of walks along the coast which offer fabulous views and historical interests.  Manly to Spit Bridge. A 10km three hour (one way) across Manly Cove to... more »

Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  4.3 miles from city center
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Manly Beach
Ollie #15 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 477 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  6.5 miles from city center
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Palm Beach
Ollie #16 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 110 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; Neighborhoods
Distance  19.5 miles from city center
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Darling Harbour
As featured in 3 days in Sydney
Ollie #17 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 739 reviews

Darling Harbour is just one of the most beautiful places in Sydney. Everything looks new and modern. Here you will find plenty of shops and restaurants along with several very... more »

Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Circular Quay
As featured in 3 days in Sydney
Ollie #18 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 443 reviews
Owner description: Circular Quay is a colorful port where ferries and cruise ships board and depart, and boat watching can be as good a pastime as people watching. While...... more » Owner description: Circular Quay is a colorful port where ferries and cruise ships board and depart, and boat watching can be as good a pastime as people watching. While street performers entertain outside, those wanting a more cultural experience can head into the Museum of Contemporary Art where a sculpture garden on the roof is as much a view as the waterways below. « less
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Shelly Beach
Ollie #19 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 80 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  7.1 miles from city center
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Chinese Garden of Friendship
As featured in 3 days in Sydney
Ollie #20 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 193 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  0.6 miles from city center
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