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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 1053 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 older children, Activities for young children
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Sydney Harbour is the best Harbour in the world because of all the many options available for tourist to see. If you want to see the Harbour in all its spelder and beauty the only way to go is on a cruise. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

go take a picture at night can give you good view, go before sun go down. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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I love the beautiful clean waters at the harbour here. Usualy harours will have dirty water due to the discharge from numerous ships dotting the area, but this harbour is different. There are plenty of eateries around here, but none is cheap. There are lots of albatrosses here. Try taking a snapshop of yourself with one as near as possible... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Never ceases to give me the shivers. It really does look just like the photos! More

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Rotorua,NZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

great ferry services to most parts of this beautiful harbour More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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It was hard to believe I was actually there... I've seen the Harbour on so many television programmes that it was hard to believe it was real. It was better than I imagined it to be!!!! More

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Gosford, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Sydney Harbour is beautiful, get on a ferry and head to Watsons Bay. After a fish and chips and a cold beer head back to Circular Quay and discover the Rocks and sample some more great Pubs. Don't rip yourselves off and use public transport. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Sailing through the harbour to the Heads is simply magnificent. Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Admiralty House, Kirribili House are all quite awesome. More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The Bridge, The Opera House, The Harbour, The Food, The Weather, The People. If you are lucky enough to be here for New Years Eve celebrations, then you are in for the most spectacularly beautiful sights you will ever see. Makesure you get by The Harbour early to ensure you have a good vue. The fireworks display off the Harbour... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Having lived in Washington, DC I have always thought this was the most beautiful city in the world. I now think Sydney rivals it - with the harbour and the sites. And it is incredibly walkable. Just lovely. Not to be missed. More

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