About
Circular Quay is a waterfront square in Sydney, Australia, and it is also one of the city's main transport hubs. Ferries, trains and buses all meet here, so many visitors pass through at some point, and it is worth stopping to look around rather than simply changing lines.
What to see
The setting is the draw. From the edge of the quay you get wide views across the water to the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, two of the city's best-known landmarks, which makes this a good place to take in the harbour without any planning.
What to do
- Watch the street performers who often work the square, a lively part of the everyday atmosphere.
- Catch a ferry to one of the many destinations reached from the wharves, which is a pleasant way to see the harbour from the water.
- Stop for a meal at one of the waterfront restaurants and enjoy the view while you eat.
Circular Quay suits a visit of an hour or an afternoon. Come for the views and the people-watching, then wander onward to nearby parts of the harbour foreshore if you have time. It works equally well as a starting point for a ferry journey or as a place to pause between other stops in the city.