Circular Quay, Sydney

Name: Circular Quay
Address: Sydney, Australia

#471 among attractions in Sydney

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Circular Quay is a harbour, former working port and now international passenger shipping port, public piazza and tourism precinct, heritage area, and transport node located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on the northern edge of the Sydney central business district on Sydney Cove, between Bennelong Point and The Rocks. It is part of the local government area of the City of Sydney. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°51'40"S, 151°12'40"E

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Circular Quay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Argyle Stores, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cadman's Cottage, Justice and Police Museum.

~1030 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife, Colonial architecture
Argyle Stores, Sydney
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia, the Argyle Stores stand as a testament to the city's rich mercantile history. This complex of buildings, originally constructed in the 1820s, served as a pivotal custom house and warehouse facility during the burgeoning trade...
~730 ftNW
Hip visual arts collection on quayside
Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
4 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) stands as a bastion of modern expression in the heart of Sydney, Australia. Overlooking the iconic Circular Quay, this museum is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and interpreting the work of today's artists.
~980 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, Visitor center
Cadman's Cottage, Sydney
5 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Sydney, Australia, Cadman's Cottage stands as a silent witness to the city's vibrant history. This heritage-listed building, now operating as a museum, is one of the oldest surviving residential buildings in Sydney.
~500 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Justice and Police Museum, Sydney
3 min walk • Nestled in the historic precinct of Circular Quay in Sydney, the Justice and Police Museum offers a gripping insight into the darker side of Australia’s past. Housed in the former Water Police Court (1856), Water Police Station (1858), and the Water Police Lock-up...
~1020 ftS
Historic site honoring city's foundation
Museum of Sydney, Sydney
5 min walk • The Museum of Sydney is a historical collection and exhibit, built on the ruins of the house of New South Wales' first Governor, Arthur Phillip, on the present-day corner of Phillip and Bridge Street, Sydney.
~960 ftS
Archaeological site
First Government House, Sydney
5 min walk • The First Government House was the first residence for the Governors of New South Wales located at 41 Bridge Street, in the Sydney central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1788 to 1789 and used until 1845, after which it was demolished in 1846.
~800 ftW
Nightlife
Fortune of War, Sydney
4 min walk • The Fortune of War Hotel is a heritage-listed pub located at 137 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by the Tooth & Co. resident architect and built in 1922 by H. J. & H. W. Thompson.
~640 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct, Sydney
4 min walk • Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct is a heritage-listed precinct that contains The Rocks police station, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, car park, parks, shops and roads located at 112-156 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~860 ftS
Park
Macquarie Place Park, Sydney
5 min walk • The Macquarie Place Park, also known as the Macquarie Place Precinct, is a heritage-listed small triangular urban park located in the Sydney central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~980 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Sydney Sailors' Home, Sydney
5 min walk • The Sydney Sailors' Home is a heritage-listed former sailors' home, theatre and visitor's centre and now gallery and restaurant, located at 106-108 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~400 ftS
Library, History museum, Art museum
Customs House, Sydney
2 min walk • Customs House, Sydney is a heritage-listed museum space, visitor attraction, commercial building and performance space located in the Circular Quay area at 45 Alfred Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Circular Quay?

Nearby attractions include Customs House, Sydney (2 min walk), City of Sydney Library, Sydney (3 min walk), Justice and Police Museum, Sydney (3 min walk), Hinchcliff House, Sydney (3 min walk).

How to get to Circular Quay by public transport?

The nearest stations to Circular Quay:

Train

Circular Quay (1 min walk)
Wynyard (12 min walk)

Ferry

Circular Quay Wharf 4 • Lines: F5, F6 (1 min walk)
Circular Quay Wharf 3 • Lines: F1 (2 min walk)

Bus

Stand A, Circular Quay, Alfred Street • Lines: 302, 303, 326 (2 min walk)
Circular Quay • Lines: 302, 303 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (2 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (8 min walk)