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About Circular Quay & The Rocks
Circular Quay sits on a small inlet off of Sydney Harbour and is the water access gateway to the Sydney City Centre. This area is the hub of water traffic in Sydney Harbour with commuter ferries intermingling with tourist vessels and the occasional ocean cruise liner.

From Circular Quay you are within easy reach of all parts of Sydney. It is easy walking distance to the foot of the Sydney Central Business District, ferries can transport you to Manly, Taronga Zoo and various points in Sydney Harbour and it is serviced by Sydney’s efficient train system.

The area around Circular Quay provides some of the best vantage and photographic points for the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Harbour itself as well as providing a great location for sitting back and people watching.

Off to the northern side of Sydney Cove lies The Rocks, one of Sydney’s oldest and most intriguing of Sydney’s neighbourhoods. The area can generally be found full of wandering tourists, enjoying the Old World charm of the well maintained federation buildings that are now home to many restaurants, café’s, pubs and museums.

The Rocks area sits beneath the giant columns of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and extends underneath the raised roads to Observatory Hill and the Sydney Observatory. Like Circular Quay, there are a multitude of great phot opportunities to capture most of Sydney’s iconic harbour side attractions.

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Circular Quay & The Rocks X Factor Accommodation
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel
Sydney, New South Wales
Accommodation
The Sir Stamford at Circular Quay is a luxurious & award winning hotel located in Sydney’s spectacular Circular Quay area. The hotel is housed in a heritage listed building dating back to the late 1800’s yet boasts the latest in hotel facilities...read more.
Circular Quay & The Rocks X Factor Attraction
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney, New South Wales
Attraction - Landmark
Nicknamed The Coat Hanger, and one of Australia’s most recognisable icons, the Sydney Harbour Bridge has spanned Port Jackson and Sydney Harbour since 1932. It was and remains the largest (not longest) steel arch bridge...read more.
Circular Quay & The Rocks X Factor Nightlife
Hotel Palisade
Hotel Palisade
Millers Point, New South Wales
Pubs, Clubs & Bars
The Hotel Palisade is a large hotel located at Millers Point in Sydney’s historic Rocks district. The venue is spread over 4 levels and provides a range of bars and function spaces including the Henry Deane cocktail lounge with incredible Sydney vistas...read more.
Circular Quay & The Rocks X Factor Dining
Altitude Restaurant @ Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
Altitude Restaurant @ Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
The Rocks, New South Wales
Dining -
Dining at Altitude Restaurant in Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is a culinary journey with a view. Perched high above the harbor, this award-winning restaurant offers a sophisticated dining experience. Enjoy modern Australian cuisine crafted with locally sourced ingredients, complemented by an extensive wine list. The panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House create an unparalleled backdrop, making dining at Altitude a delightful fusion of gastronomy and breathtaking scenery...read more.
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