Sydney Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

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Guide to Sydney Harbour

It's easy to see why Sydney Harbour is regarded as one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world.

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.

Trips and itineraries

Sydney Harbour, Sydney, NSW © Destination NSW

3 days in Sydney

Wattamolla, Royal National Park Sydney, NSW © Filippo Rivetti, Destination NSW

The best day trips from Sydney

Scuba Diving in the Fitzroy Reef Lagoon at the Great Barrier Reef © Tourism and Events Queensland

The ultimate trip to Australia

Forest Caves Beach, Phillip Island, Victoria © Visit Victoria

9-day Sydney to Melbourne coastal drive

Blenheim Beach, Jervis Bay, NSW © Destination NSW

12-day road trip through New South Wales

Riley, Cairns, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

From Sydney to Cairns: A 14-day trip of cities, islands and reef

Destinations around Sydney Harbour

Jacarandas and Sydney Harbour at sunset, Sydney, NSW © Destination NSW

Sydney

Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW © Daniel Tran

Bondi

Blue Mountains, NSW ©Tourism Australia

The Blue Mountains

The Boathouse Palm Beach, Sydney, NSW © Destination NSW

Palm Beach

Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, Port Stephens, NSW © Tourism Australia

Port Stephens

Audrey Wilkinson, Hunter Valley, NSW © Audrey Wilkinson

Hunter Valley

Merimbula Beach, Merimbula, NSW © Dee Kramer Photography

The Sapphire Coast

Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay, NSW © Destination NSW

Byron Bay

Travellers' stories

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Featured articles

Accommodation, Mudgee, NSW © Amber Creative

Holiday destinations around Sydney

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Aboriginal Heritage Tour, Sydney, NSW © Tourism Australia

Experience Aboriginal culture in Sydney

Bennelong Restaurant and Bar, Sydney, NSW © Brett Stevens/Bennelong

Sydney's best restaurants with a view

Indigenous symbol - Natural Beauty

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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