Guide to Sydney Harbour

Each New Year’s Eve, Sydney Harbour puts on a magical display as hundreds of fireworks soar off the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The celebratory atmosphere makes it the perfect way to ring in the new year. Learn more about New Year’s Eve in Sydney.

Opera Bar is serving up Sydney's best views on a platter. With icons like the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background, every drink here is served with the best seat in the house.

Sydney Harbour is dotted with art galleries and museums that are worth a visit. From contemporary art on the shores of Circular Quay to maritime museums that tell the tales of Sydney’s waterways, here are Sydney’s best museums and galleries.

With a prime position on Sydney Harbour, Circular Quay is a district of restaurants, gardens, museums and, of course, is home to the iconic Sydney Opera House. You could spend a day (or more) exploring the sites. Find out more about Circular Quay.

Vivid Sydney, a festival of light and ideas, brings a thrilling energy to the harbour each year. Light displays are set up for visitors of all ages to enjoy, and events run across three weeks. Find out more things to do at Vivid Sydney.

Each year, spectators flock to the shores of Sydney to watch the start of one of the world’s most exciting yacht races – the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. The boats take off from Sydney for their 1,012-kilometre (629-mile) journey. Check it out.

Watching the sun come up over the horizon of Sydney Harbour is an amazing experience – and it’s made even more spectacular when viewed from a kayak on the water. You can even book a tour that helps clean Sydney’s waterways. Find out more.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks, so it’s no surprise that climbing it is a bucket list experience. An experience with BridgeClimb will reward you with epic views over the harbour. Explore all climbs on offer.

It’s said that the giraffes at Taronga Zoo Sydney have the best views in the city, and it won’t take you long to see why. This harbourside zoo is fun for the whole family, with native and exotic animals to meet. Explore up-close encounters at the zoo.

An unforgettable harbour experience begins the moment you step foot onto a luxury yacht. With Sydney Harbour Exclusive, you can charter a vessel for a truly memorable – and personalised – day on the water. Take a look at the luxury fleet.

One of Australia’s most unique camping experience, Cockatoo Island sits in the middle of Sydney Harbour. The island was formerly a colonial jail, school and naval dockyard, making for an intriguing night under the stars. Learn more.

When it comes to fishing, Sydney Harbour is a pretty spectacular spot to drop your line. Book a guided tour to fly fish for the saltwater species that inhabit Sydney’s harbour all year round. Learn more about fishing tours on Sydney Harbour.

A thrilling adventure for all ages, Thunder Jet Boat will have you twisting and turning your way around Sydney Harbour's iconic bridge and Opera House – prepare to be splashed! Check out Thunder Jet Boat.

One of Sydney’s newer precincts, Barangaroo is a trendy suburb of restaurants, art, shopping and foreshore walks. It’s also a great place to get to know the Indigenous history of the area. Explore things to do in Barangaroo.

Darling Harbour is the perfect precinct for families. Bowling, cinemas and gardens are all on offer. Perhaps the most exciting of all is the Darling Harbour Children’s Playground, complete with water features, tunnels and more. Check it out.