Sydney Harbour

Bennelong Point, a former island in Sydney Harbour, is a headland that, since the 1970s is the location of the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Sydney Harbour is an aquatic playground for Sydneysiders, with more than 240 kilometres (150 miles) of shoreline, punctuated by unspoiled beaches, picturesque gardens and pockets of natural bush. It is also home to some of Australia's big-name attractions, including the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Read on and explore.

Must Try

• See the landmarks from the ground and above
• Take a dip or try water sports at glistening beaches
• Picnic on a historic harbour island

Getting there

International flights fly directly into Sydney Airport from many global hubs. From the airport it’s an easy 30-minute taxi or train ride to Circular Quay, the main ferry terminal in Sydney. From here, walk to the Sydney Opera House is take around 5 minutes.