Why Sydney Ferries is the Best

Way to Make the Most of the City

Whether you live in the Harbour City or just visit it, make sure to ride Sydney ferries.

It is the most affordable and pleasant way to see some of the best tourist attractions in Australia.

It is public transport at its best and...there's a twist: ride the waves, feel the breeze and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

You will have two experiences in one:

Cruise the harbour
Get to your destination quickly, sometimes quicker than by car. No red lights and heavy traffic there. And if your destination is Cockatoo Island, this is the only public transport available.

If your starting point is Circular Quay, you are right in front of the two most famous tourist attractions in Sydney: Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

sydney ferries - harbour bridge

Where Do Sydney Ferries Take You?

To the beach. It takes 30 minutes to get to Manly beach and enjoy some of the best beaches in Sydney, some on the harbour side others on the ocean side.

To the zoo. For a day out with your children, Taronga Zoo is the perfect place to see and get close to animals. The zoo location is an excellent spot to capture the best views of the city.

To do your shopping. For discount designer brands you can't go past Birkenhead and its shopping centre.

To relax on the largest island in the harbour. Head to Cockatoo Island, learn about the convicts in Australia's history and enjoy the magnificent skyline of the city.

To play a bit. Go to Luna Park and have some fun with the games and rides.

To wine and dine. Go to Darling Harbour and see the amazing transformation of an old industrial area into a fantastic leisure centre in the heart of the City.

To see the affluent suburbs of Mosman, Neutral Bay or walk around the Watsons Bay.

To visit the Olympic Park and see a show or a sports event.

To get to Parramatta, for more shopping experience. This city in Western Sydney is becoming a major business district and a strong retail centre.

sydney ferries rivercat The RiverCat takes you to Sydney Olympic Park and Parramatta

How to Make the Most of Your Sydney Ferries Tickets

Tickets are relatively cheap. And you can save a lot with a TravelTen.

If you want to visit several of these tourist attractions in Sydney then buy 10 tickets. You will be able to hop on several routes and cruise along the harbour.

You can use the MyFerry1 tickets to go to most nearby attractions such as Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo, Milsons Point, Balmain. To go further away to Manly or Parramatta you will need a MyFerry2.

If all you have available for your harbour visit is just one day and want to also use the bus or the rail, then buy a MyMultiDay pass. Though, if you have to go to Sydney airport by train at the end of the day, you will have to pay an additional station fee when you get there.

If that one day is Sunday and you have your kids with you, then Family Funday ticket is the way to go. For a very cheap fare per person you can use ferry, rail or any bus.

See more about Sydney public transport tickets here.