Sydney Harbour Bridge

The view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is widely regarded as an iconic image of Sydney, and of Australia itself. Nicknamed "The Coathanger" because of its arch-based design. Cyclists use the cycleway on the Western side. It is a great way to see the harbour and a lot of locals don’t know it exists. You can take a side trip over the bridge later on the tour if you have time.

15 minutes

Circular Quay

Sydney Cove, on which Circular Quay is located, was the site of the initial landing of the First Fleet in Port Jackson on 26 January 1788. Circular Quay is a focal point for community celebrations, due to its central Sydney location between the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is one of the main congregation points for Sydney New Year's Eve.

15 minutes

Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is widely regarded as one of the world's most famous and distinctive buildings and a masterpiece of 20th-century architecture. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, but completed by an Australian architectural team, the building was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1973. The government's decision to build Utzon's design is often overshadowed by circumstances that followed, including cost and scheduling overruns as well as the architect's ultimate resignation.

15 minutes

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

The Gardens are an oasis in the heart of Sydney, with views of the harbour. Enjoy some me time at Australia's oldest botanic garden. Opened in 1816, the garden is the oldest scientific institution in Australia and one of the most important historic botanical institutions in the world. It is one of the most visited attractions in Sydney. You will need to walk with your ebike for some sections of the gardens.

15 minutes

Mrs Macquarie's Chair

This sandstone bench carved by convicts in 1811 for the then-governor's wife, offering harbour views. The spot was chosen as it was one of her favourite places to sit when waiting for him to return from his numerous and extended periods away from her whilst either surveying the country Folklore has it that she used to sit on the rock and watch for ships sailing into the harbour. Now most tourists look to the West and the Harbour bridge.

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Great place for a swim if you bring swimmers and to get a bite to eat. Closed during the winter months. The Pool offers breathtaking views of with a 50m outdoor saltwater pool, 20m program pool and sun lounges to relax and unwind. Named in honour of Andrew "Boy" Charlton, an Australian swimmer who won five Olympic medals during the 1920s.

15 minutes

Art Gallery of New South Wales

The Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW), founded as the New South Wales Academy of Art in 1872 and known as the National Art Gallery of New South Wales between 1883 and 1958, is located in The Domain, Sydney, Australia. It is the most important public gallery in Sydney and one of the largest in Australia. The gallery's first public exhibition opened in 1874. Admission is free to the general exhibition space, which displays Australian art (including Indigenous Australian art), European and Asian art. A dedicated Asian Gallery was opened in 2003.

15 minutes

Sydney Modern Project

This once-in-a-generation project is an important transformation of our flagship public institution into a two-building art museum that almost doubles the space for the display and enjoyment of art, providing more art for more people. A new standalone building, public art garden and revitalised historic building brings together art, architecture and landscape in spectacular new ways, with dynamic galleries, site-specific works by leading Australian and international artists, and extensive outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy. The $344 million Sydney Modern Project is the most significant cultural development in the city since the opening of the Sydney Opera House nearly half a century ago. Together with the NSW Government’s $244 million in funding, the Art Gallery has raised more than $100 million from private donors to support this significant investment in art and culture for future generations.

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The Finger Wharf is a heritage-listed former wharf and passenger terminal and now marina, "luxury" residential apartments, hotel and restaurant. It was designed by Henry D. Walsh and built from 1910 to 1915 by the Sydney Harbour Trust. The structure is the longest timbered-piled wharf in the world. Today it has been redeveloped as a fashionable complex housing a hotel, restaurants and residential apartments. Notable residents in the apartments include actor Russell Crowe, billionaire property developer Lang Walker, and media personality John Laws.

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Harry's Cafe de Wheels is an iconic pie cart. If you are hungry and want to eat something very different then tuck right in. They are best known for their dish "Tiger Pie", an Australian meat pie topped with mashed potato, mushy peas and gravy; it was named after the pie cart's founder Harry "Tiger" Edwards. The inside walls of the cart are decorated with pictures and murals of famous visitors. The site is considered a Sydney icon and an institution in the local area.

10 minutes

Coca Cola Sign

This sign is an advertising billboard erected in 1974 by the Coca-Cola Company. It is more often regarded as an iconic landmark than as an advertisement and is the largest billboard in the Southern Hemisphere. It is commonly, though incorrectly, assumed to be heritage-listed.

5 minutes

Kings Cross

The Kings Cross district was Sydney's bohemian heartland from the early decades of the 20th century. The illegal trading of alcohol, known as sly grog, was notorious in the area up until mid-century, led by rival brothel owners, Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh. For most of the 1900s, the "Cross" was an entertainment centre which hosted numerous clubs and cafes as well as the Kings Cross Theatre, one of Sydney's earliest movie houses. The area was also home to a large number of artists, including writers, poets and journalists. From the 1960s onwards Kings Cross also came to serve as both the city's main tourist accommodation and entertainment mecca, as well as its red-light district. Today, the ongoing operation of tourist accommodation, the proximity to social housing and health care, and the convenient public transport to the city result in a diverse population, both resident and passing through at Kings Cross.

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Once a slum and red-light district, Darlinghurst has undergone urban renewal since the 1980s to become a cosmopolitan area made up of precincts. Darlinghurst is well known around the world as the centre of Sydney's gay community, with it's yearly parade of the Sydney Mardi Gras and the spiritual birthplace of the LGBTQ rights movement. It is home to a number of prominent gay venues and businesses, while more broadly Darlinghurst is a centre of Sydney's burgeoning small bar scene. Demographically, Darlinghurst is home to the highest percentage of generation X and Y in Australia. The majority of businesses in Darlinghurst are independently owned and operated small businesses with over 50% of all commercial activity in the area being consumer oriented: indie retail, food, drink, dining, leisure and personal services. Darlinghurst is also home to large number of off-street creative industries.

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Pedestrian crossing painted with arched rainbow stripes celebrating LGBTQ+ rights & inclusiveness. Click on the web link to watch a video of the crossing production. The City of Sydney painted a giant rainbow crossing on the corner of Bourke and Campbell streets. The symbol’s origins can be traced back more than 4 decades. San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker designed the first rainbow flag in 1978. While the current version has 6 stripes – red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet – the original flag also featured pink and turquoise.

5 minutes

Surry Hills

Surry Hills is an evolving area known for its stylish cultural and cafe scene. Terraced houses on Crown and Cleveland streets showcase hip coffee joints, fashion boutiques and global eateries. Trendy pubs, wine bars and galleries dot the area around Surry Hills Library, a community hub with a contemporary, sustainable design. Stretching 4.3 km from Woolloomooloo to Waterloo, the Bourke Street Bicycle Route (or the “Loo to Loo"as it is sometimes called) links Sydney’s harbour to a newly developed urban residential village. Climbing steep hills, passing through industrial, commercial and residential neighbourhoods, juxtaposing both garbage and glamour, the chic and seedy, the route stitches together snapshots of Sydney life. It alone has activated its surroundings, generating business, while changing the relationship between pedestrian, cyclist and vehicle.

30 minutes

Chinatown

Sydney isn't the only global city with a Chinatown, but this one is bigger, better and boasts more than most thanks to the Chinese immigrants that started arriving in the 1800s. You can find everything here, from small specialist stores and sprawling Asian grocers to noodle bars in hidden food halls and tucked-away fine-dining restaurants. Not to mention lively markets and late-night karaoke.1

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The Chinese Garden of Friendship is a tranquil retreat in the middle of the city, and one of the best things to do in Sydney. Opened on 17 Jan 1988 for the Bicentenary, the Garden was modelled after ancient private gardens in China from the 5th century and is a masterpiece of traditional Chinese culture infused with Australian characteristics. The Garden is laid out according to the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism and its principle of Yin and Yang and imitates the setup of traditional Chinese landscape paintings of miniature mountains and water. Go in and treat yourself to the peace and tranquillity. Wander serene pathways and take in exotic plants, blooming flowers and a lake of shimmering Koi.

30 minutes

Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour is a buzzing waterside precinct that's just moments from the centre of Sydney, but still retains its small, intimate feel. This family-friendly destination has enough to keep children entertained all day, from fascinating museums to thrilling wildlife and delicious dining options.

15 minutes

Pyrmont

Pyrmont is a thriving hub on the water that boasts beautiful colonial heritage, from Victorian terraces to classic pubs and Jones Bay Wharf, which was finished in 1919. It's best known as being home to the Sydney Fish Markets and The Star casino.

30 minutes

Pirrama Park

Pirrama Park is situated right on the harbour and offers expansive water views. Looking over to the Harbour Bridge and North Sydney. Along with a children's playground with water play features, there are barbecues, shade structures, grassed areas, a boardwalk and toilet facilities. This makes it a park perfect for a family or group of friends looking to relax and enjoy a picnic. In the morning and evening, the boardwalk comes alive with walkers and joggers as well as groups participating in boot camp and yoga. Pirrama Park's award-winning design incorporates elements of sustainable design including native plantings, solar panels and the use of recycled materials. Sandstone artefacts within the interactive playground reflect former quarries and the promenade marks the original shoreline.

15 minutes

Jones Bay Wharf

There are plenty of nice places to get a feed here with spectacular views. Jones Bay Wharf was completed in 1919, and in the 21st century has been converted to modern business spaces. In the early 20th century, Jones Bay Wharf served both freight and passenger liners. It was an important point of embarkation for troops during World War II, and a major point of arrival for immigrants after the war. The wharf is home to the Jones Bay Marina, a facility for super yachts in and visiting Sydney.

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Learn about the history or gambling in Australia and around the world.

Pyrmont Bridge

Pyrmont Bridge in Darling Harbour is one of the world's oldest surviving electrically operated swing bridges. The current swing bridge opened in 1902 and replaced the first Pyrmont Bridge which began operating in 1857. The swingspan allows access for vessels that are too tall to travel under the bridge.

10 minutes

Australian National Maritime Museum (Pass By)

Spectacularly located at the waterfront of Darling Harbour, the Maritime Museum is a distinctive indoor/outdoor attraction and great entertainment for the whole family. The museum has one of the largest and most diverse in-water fleets in the world, including the cold war submarine HMAS Onslow, naval destroyer HMAS Vampire, and the stunning replica of Captain Cook's tall ship HMB Endeavour. Explore the danger and drama of military life at sea inside the interactive Action Stations experience that shows the inner workings of the Royal Australian Navy like never before. The museum also hosts six permanent galleries, and an ever-changing program of temporary exhibitions, ensuring something for everyone.

Cockle Bay

Tthis lively predict is a mecca for dining and entertainment. Visit Cockle Bay Wharf and you'll discover 13 exciting venues including 11 cafes, bars and restaurants. With a restaurant for every taste, choose from fresh seafood, authentic Italian and modern Australian. While each restaurant offers a truly unique dining experience, they all share the stunning Cockle Bay Wharf views. Spend the day at the precinct and you'll discover many famous Sydney attractions such as the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife Sydney and Madame Tussauds. A hub of activity, the precinct is brought to life with regular cultural events for the whole family.

15 minutes

Barangaroo Reserve

Barangaroo Reserve is Sydney’s newest harbour foreshore park. One of the city’s oldest industrial sites and a former concrete container terminal has been transformed into a spectacular, six-hectare headland open space for Sydneysiders and visitors alike to enjoy. The reserve is car-free and the perfect spot for cycling. Ride up to Stargazer Lawn for the best views across the gardens and into the harbour or follow the Wulugul Walk, which links Walsh Bay and Darling Harbour and runs through the reserve. More than 75,000 native trees and shrubs have been planted, replicating the foliage that would have been on this site prior to European colonisation. Native bee colonies have also been introduced to help pollinate the native plant species. You can even take a dip in the harbour at the new swimming area that opened in Marrinawi Cove in early 2023. This sheltered spot is lined with sandstone steps and enclosed with safety netting.

30 minutes

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A hidden Sydney secret, boasting some of the best harbour views in Sydney, The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf is the perfect destination for pre-theatre dining, a delicious meal or catch-ups with friends.

15 minutes