A Manly ferry crossing the harbour

Itinerary · Sydney, Australia

The harbour by ferry

A day on the public ferries from Circular Quay: the zoo, the heads, and back across to the city at dusk.

One day

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  1. 9:00

    1Sydney Ferries

    Circular Quay·Ferries

    Tap on at Circular Quay.

  2. 9:30

    2Taronga Zoo Sydney

    Mosman·Zoo

    The zoo by ferry.

  3. 12:30

    3Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay

    Mosman·Walk

    Walk the headland.

  4. 15:00

    4Watsons Bay, The Gap and South Head

    Watsons Bay·Headland

    Out to the heads.

  5. 18:00

    5Opera Bar

    Sydney Opera House·Bar

    Back to the Quay for sunset.

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