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Sydney Harbour

Surrounded by hundreds of kilometres of shoreline, national parks and historic sites, the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour are synonymous with Australia’s most famous city. Alive with ferries, yachts and kayaks, one of the world’s great natural harbours is also a gateway to other parts of Sydney.

A delightful way to experience its beauty is to catch an iconic Sydney ferry. Passing by famed landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the harbour offers plenty of scenic vantage points. Follow the Manly, Watsons Bay or Taronga Zoo ferry routes to enjoy panoramic harbour views.

Circular Quay is a great base for exploring Sydney Harbour. Ferries depart from Circular Quay throughout the day to different parts of the harbour, connecting the city with Sydney's waterside suburbs. Circular Quay is also the major transport hub for water taxis, harbour cruises, buses, trains and taxis. Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art and historic Customs House are located on one side of Circular Quay. The Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens are on the other. Expect postcard views at every turn.

Climb to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on a BridgeClimb for unforgettable panoramic views. You'll be guided high into the bridge's arches, ascending 134 metres (440 feet) above sea level. If you'd prefer to keep your feet on the ground, it’s free for visitors to cross the bridge along the pedestrian walkway. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Sydney Harbour on a scenic flight over the beaches and city skyline. Flights depart from Rose Bay and can be combined with lunch at exquisite waterfront restaurants or a prepared picnic hamper to be enjoyed on a secluded beach.

Festivals and events are based on or around Sydney Harbour throughout the year. In May Sydney's historic landmarks become a canvas for brilliant light installations and projections during the Vivid Sydney festival of light, music and ideas. The spectacle stretches from Circular Quay to Darling Harbour and Taronga Zoo Sydney. Boxing Day sees the kick off of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, and on New Year's Eve you can join the party as more than one million people gather around the foreshore to take in the spectacular fireworks display from the Sydney Harbour Bridge. During major events, make sure you plan your day ahead and arrive early.

Sydney Holidays

Below is a small selection of the Sydney holidays on offer. If you would like us to create a Sydney holiday based on your ideas, please give us a call.

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  • 12 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Hunter Valley
  • Port Macquarie
  • Coffs Harbour
  • Byron Bay
  • Gold Coast
  • Brisbane

From £3150pp

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  • 14 Nights
  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Sydney
  • Hunter Valley

From £3555pp

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  • 11 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Hamilton Island
  • Palm Cove

From £3880pp

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  • 14 Nights
  • Christchurch
  • Lake Tekapo
  • Queenstown
  • Sydney
  • Cairns
  • Melbourne

From £4430pp

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  • 14 Nights
  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Sydney
  • Melbourne

From £5135pp

Australia Multi Centre Holidays 2024, 2025

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  • 14 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Cairns
  • Port Douglas
  • Melbourne

From £5745pp

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  • 21 Nights
  • Melbourne
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Alice Springs
  • Cairns
  • Sydney
  • Queenstown
  • Franz Josef
  • Christchurch
  • Rotorua
  • Auckland

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  • 12 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Adelaide
  • Alice Springs
  • Darwin
  • Perth

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  • 14 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Milford Sound
  • Dunedin
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Napier
  • Picton

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  • 13 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Hamilton Island
  • Brisbane
  • Port Douglas

From £5705pp

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  • 17 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Hobart
  • Freycinet National Park
  • Melbourne

From £8825pp

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  • 7 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Blue Mountains
  • Hunter Valley

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Australia Rail Holidays 2024, 2025

Southern Australia By Rail

  • 8 Nights
  • Adelaide
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney

From £1505pp

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  • 5 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne

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  • 7 Nights
  • Brisbane
  • Gold Coast
  • Byron Bay
  • Coffs Harbour
  • Sydney

From £1999pp

Australia Fly Drive Holidays 2024, 2025

Golf Australia

  • 15 Nights
  • Adelaide
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
  • Hunter Valley

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Australia's Coastal Wonders and Vineyards

  • 21 Nights
  • Melbourne
  • Hobart
  • Strahan
  • Cradle Mountain
  • Launceston
  • Freycinet National Park
  • Blue Mountains
  • Hunter Valley
  • Sydney

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Tastes of Southern Australia Escorted Tour

  • 12 Nights
  • Sydney NS
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Adelaide

From £3478pp

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  • 14 Nights
  • Melbourne
  • Auckland
  • Wellington
  • Queenstown
  • Sydney

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Australia Cruises 2024, 2025

Holland America Australia & New Zealand Cruise

  • 15 Nights
  • Auckland
  • Rotorua
  • Napier
  • Picton
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Dunedin
  • Milford Sound
  • Hobart
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney

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Australia Fly Drive Holidays 2024, 2025

Australia's East Coast Self Drive

  • 28 Nights
  • Brisbane
  • Hervey Bay
  • Noosa
  • Sunshine Coast - Queensland
  • Glass House Mountains
  • Melbourne
  • Apollo Bay
  • Mornington Peninsula
  • Port Fairy
  • Grampians National Park
  • Ballarat
  • Blue Mountains
  • Hunter Valley
  • Sydney

From £5155pp

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Shiraz to Sauvignon

  • 14 Nights
  • Adelaide
  • Sydney
  • Wellington
  • Napier
  • Rotorua
  • Auckland

From £5365pp

Australia Rail Holidays 2024, 2025

Great Southern

  • 13 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Brisbane
  • Adelaide
  • Perth

From £5460pp

Australia Escorted Tours

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  • 12 Nights
  • Melbourne
  • Alice Springs
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Cairns
  • Sydney

From £5875pp

Australia Fly Drive Holidays 2024, 2025

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  • 23 Nights
  • Port Douglas
  • Cairns
  • Darwin
  • Kakadu National Park
  • Alice Springs
  • Kings Canyon
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Blue Mountains
  • Hunter Valley
  • Sydney

From £5975pp

Australia Rail Holidays 2024, 2025

Indian Pacific with Great Ocean Road and Sydney

  • 22 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Apollo Bay
  • Port Fairy
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Barossa Valley
  • Adelaide
  • Perth

From £6785pp

Australia Rail Holidays 2024, 2025

Australia's Outback and Oceans

  • 16 Nights
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Alice Springs
  • Darwin

From £6875pp

Australia Rail Holidays 2024, 2025

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  • 21 Nights
  • Cairns
  • Port Douglas
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
  • Adelaide
  • Perth

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Australia Rail Holidays 2024, 2025

Indian Pacific and Celebrity Cruise

  • 24 Nights
  • Perth
  • Barossa Valley
  • Adelaide
  • Sydney
  • Milford Sound
  • Dunedin
  • Christchurch
  • Rotorua
  • Auckland
  • Bay of Islands

From £8275pp

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  • 26 Nights
  • Perth
  • Barossa Valley
  • Adelaide
  • Sydney
  • Milford Sound
  • Dunedin
  • Christchurch
  • Wellington
  • Rotorua
  • Napier
  • Auckland
  • Bay of Islands

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Australia Luxury Holidays 2024, 2025

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  • 15 Nights
  • Perth
  • Sydney
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Cairns
  • Melbourne

From £9695pp

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  • 23 Nights
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  • Auckland
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
  • Los Angeles
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  • 19 Nights
  • Los Angeles
  • Auckland
  • Sydney
  • Singapore
  • Delhi
  • Agra

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  • 3 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Blue Mountains

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