Sydney Ferries...The Cheapest Way To Cruise And See The Million Dollar Views Around Sydney Harbour

You don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy and see the million dollar views around the sparkling Sydney Harbour.

Here is how.

Take Sydney ferries to cruise and see the million dollar views around Sydney Harbour. For a "penny", you will be able to explore and have a good time in the water as you explore every nooks and crannies around this beautiful natural harbour.

It is hard to say that you have visited Sydney if you are to leave without taking a ride on one of the Sydney ferries. Boarding the ferries is a ‘must do' on your itinerary as any tour guide around Sydney will tell you. The ferry rides will give you some of the most stunning sights including an excellent view of the beautiful Sydney Harbour, the lovely beaches along the Pacific sea board, bronzed Aussies and tourists on the beaches having a great time, the spectacular waterfront houses, tours of inland water ways and the aesthetic value of jacaranda blooms.

Circular quay street directory...

The Sydney ferries are actually a major mode of transport for Sydeysiders who live in the city's suburbs. The ferries have become such a major tourist attraction that the New South Wales government has a deliberate strategy and business plan around growing its attraction among tourists by continuously improving on the overall ferry experience.

Circular Quay is the heart of Sydney's transport system. Here, the main bus terminal, Sydney's major railway station and the ferry jetties all converge. Due to this, Circular Quay is busy throughout the day as distance travelers, tourists and the city's commuters go about their day to day activities.

You can easily navigate your way to this terminal from anywhere within Sydney. The Quay is packed with souvenir stores, tour operator offices, coffee shops and hotels. You can always take a walk around as you wait to embark on your trip on the Sydney ferries.

Circular Quay has five docking wharves numbered 2 to 6. The government operated and owned Sydney ferries dock on wharves 2 through 5 while private ferries dock at the sixth wharf. There are ferries to various destinations around Sydney.(Click here for Sydney ferries timetables. Will open a new window.)

There are ferries that go north towards the Taronga Zoo, Mosman, Manly and the Neutral Bay. There are also ferries that go southeast to Watsons Bay and the Darling Point.

You can also take ferry trips to the west to the Balmain, Homebush Bay and to Sydney Olympic Park, site of the historic 2000 Sydney Olympic. Further, you can take a trip within the Dawes Point and Millers Point and view some amazing sites including the Star City and the Darling Harbour.

Sydney ferry wharf#2 timetable

Some of the main ferry destinations that are constant tourist attractions are detailed below.

Wildlife Attractions

Darling Harbour is the main wildlife location in Sydney and you can access it through the Sydney ferries. The Sydney Aquarium at Darling Harbor is one of the most popular tourist and family day out locations. You can enjoy the best of Sydney's aquatic wildlife at close range including a wide variety of small and large fish including sharks as well as the famous Australian crocodiles.

The Luna Park

A short ride aboard one of the ferries will bring you to Sydney's fun packed Luna Park. It is located at the Sydney Harbour adjacent to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge The park boasts a wide range of fun and games for both children and adults.

There are exciting rides such as the Maloneys Corner Ride-a fantasy pirate ship that flips over and does some exciting maneuvers sure to leave you bursting with excitement. The Coney Island Midway ride is an antique fun house filled with slides, a Joy Wheel ride, Barrels of Fun Stumble Walk and the Ye Olde Turkey Trot.

Other attractions

Other attractions to visit via Sydney ferries include a visit to the North Head Quarantine Station near the Sydney Harbour National Park at Manly. This is an area of great historical significance since this is where people with communicable diseases were quarantined in years past in order to curb the spread of disease.

You can also take a ferry ride along Watsons Bay and enjoy the golden beaches as you head towards the South Head Walk. Here, you can take amazing pictures of the beach before you settle down and enjoy a well derserve lunch at some famous Sydney restaurants like Doyle's at Watsons Bay Wharf .

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