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One of the world’s finest Ports, Sydney Harbour is a stunning waterway, home to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Spanning 240 km of shoreline, the Harbour is alive with yachts, kayaks and sailing boats, and is widely considered an aquatic playground for ocean lovers. The Harbour also boasts many on-land activities and facilities. Relax and whet your appetite with the many bars and restaurants within and near the Harbour. Here are our picks of the best things to do at Sydney Harbour!

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Sydney Harbour by boat

Explore the Sydney Harbour by boat

Explore the Harbour by boat with one of the several cruise operators running in Sydney Harbour. A lunch time or dinner cruise is a great way to experience the beautiful harbour views with a delectable meal, and many tours also comprise live music and a dance floor.

Whale Watching tours

Numerous Whale Watching tours run from Sydney Harbour, enabling customers to relish the chance of spotting a Humpback whale in their natural habitat. Enjoy a BBQ lunch and a beer while you head out into the open sea in a spacious and comfortable sightseeing vessel. Remember to keep your eyes peeled for southern right whales, blue whales or shiny black and white orca whale sightings!

Whale Watching tours

Explore Sydney Harbour on foot

Alternatively, explore the Harbourony foot. Why not meander across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Pylon Tower? For a small charge, you can make your way to the top of the tower and indulge in a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Harbour. View the beautiful city skyline, The Rocks, Darling Harbour and the Opera House! Otherwise, you can take a lift to the top of Sydney Tower, the highest man-made construction in Australia, where you’ll discover a revolving restaurant enabling customers to watch the bustling city go by beneath them, whilst discovering 360-degree views.

Sunset Sailing

Unwind with a glass of bubbly and cruise past the iconic landmarks of the Opera House and bridge on a sunset yacht tour. Stand on the deck and soak up the spectacular waterside scenery as the daylight fades. Several yacht tours will also offer complimentary platter boards and sparkling wine during your sailing experience, so this truly is an excursion not to be missed!

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Sunrise Sailing

Designed for the early birds amongst you, a sunrise sail is the perfect way to begin your sightseeing day in Sydney. Tour operators usually provide a light breakfast, so you can enjoy a meal on a spacious deck. Depart after dawn and watch the city awaken in a luxury yacht. You may even catch a glimpse of some wildlife, as the birdlife and dolphins wake as the sun rises. At around two to three hours and available at reasonable prices, what better way to start your day?

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