Circular Quay

You are now in one of Sydney’s most popular tourist districts, a lively and bustling place at all times! Just a few steps from the Opera House, this quay is packed with cafés, restaurants, and shops of all kinds, making it the perfect spot to take a break during your visit and soak up the unique atmosphere of this Australian city. It wraps around Sydney Cove – the very place where, 300 years ago, the first ships carrying settlers arrived to colonise this part of Australia, later named New South Wales. Back then, Circular Quay was merely a port. Growing over time, welcoming more and more modes of transport, shops, and shopping centres, it eventually became one of Sydney’s top tourist hotspots.This is the place where you can hop onto a ferry or a boat to explore the surroundings. It also connects you to the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, two of the city’s most iconic landmarks. No wonder thousands of people pass through here every day! And as if that wasn’t enough, the area is brought to life by many street performers — playing music, dancing, singing — turning this into one of the most vibrant spots in Sydney!