CIRCULAR QUAY Sydney's starting
point for tours, sight-seeing, & Sydney
tourist attractions.
Circular
Quay traditionally called Sydney Cove was
the founding site for Sydney and Australia.
It is adjacent to the histocial area called
The Rocks, and on the other side; The Sydney
Opera House. Circular Quay is a must see
destination as it is a great place to start
when touring Sydney as most attractions
based around the harbour can either be walked
to or reached by ferry or water taxi. The
Quay is an ever moving place, with ferries
leaving every few minutes to different destinations
on Sydney Harbour. Kirribilli, Parramatta,
Manly, Watsons Bay, Mosman and Taronga Park
Zoo can all be reached from Circular Quay.
East of Circular Quay is a walkway that
leads to the Sydney Opera House and the
Royal Botanical Gardens. Walking wetwards
will take you along landscaped walkways
past the Museum of Contemporary Art and
around under the Harbour Bridge and to The
Rocks, one of the oldest, most interesting
parts of Sydney.
Circular Quay is not only for Ferries, it
also has a Train Station, and Buses. Circular
Quay Train Station forms part of the underground
City Circle , which can take you around
the Sydney CBD. Alongside the ferry wharfs
there are small outdoor cafes and landscaped
walkways where you can view the harbour.
The area is also a popular for local &
travellers busking & playing music for
the crowds entertainment. ........
When you visit Sydney,
stay at: www.harbourcitybackpackers.com.au
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