Circular Quay
Sydney, Australia
Iconic waterfront with Opera House views
Places in Circular Quay
- Aria Head Chef Tom Gorringe creates dishes celebrating finest Australian producers with Harbour views
- Quay Bar High-end cocktail bar with Harbour views and precise drinks
Practical notes for Sydney
- Best time to visit
- September-November (spring), February-April (autumn) for pleasant weather
- Getting around
- Ferries scenic transport option; trains cover city; walkable CBD; buses extensive
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Language
- English with distinctive Australian slang.
- Timezone
- AEST (UTC+10), AEDT in summer (UTC+11)
- Current trends
- Native Australian ingredients elevation; sustainable seafood practices; wine naturalism; Asian-Australian fusion; fire-based cooking
Other neighborhoods in Sydney
- Surry Hills — Sydney's foodie heart. Restaurants, cafes, and creative businesses in Victorian terraces.
- Newtown — LGBTQ+ hub, vegan restaurants, vintage shops, and live music.
- Manly — A ferry ride from the CBD to surf beaches and laid-back coastal living.
- The Rocks — Historic waterfront district with sandstone buildings
Read the full Sydney guide