Sydney City Hike and Opera Bar Lunch

This is the ultimate Sydney city walk. In just half a day, see the big hitters – the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Royal Botanical Gardens, and then combine it with the historic district The Rocks. This is an easy hike which is almost entirely flat and is perfect for when you are looking for something leisurely. Almost the entire path is paved or boardwalked, and there are only a few stairs to climb. We start the walk at Circular Quay. You will follow the harbour around past all the shops and restaurants in the direction of the Sydney Opera House. From the Opera Bar, walk right beside those famous Opera House stairs - always a wow moment - even for locals and head into the Botanic Garden via the Queens Elizabeth II Gate. As you enter the gardens, don’t forget to look behind you and catch a unique view of the Opera House dominating the Sydney Harbour Bridge behind. Mrs Macquarie’s Chair is a little further along the path and up a couple of short flights of stairs. This viewpoint was Mrs Macquarie’s (the Governor’s wife) favourite vantage point in Sydney, and the chair was carved out of the sandstone for her by convicts in 1810. The view from here is still one of the most famous in Sydney and is used regularly on all the tourism brochures. You’ll probably recognise it when you see it, with the bridge and Opera House framed perfectly by the tree branches. End the hike with a delicious feast at the famous Opera Bar!

 

- The Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Royal Botanical Gardens, and then combine it with the historic district The Rocks.

- Elevated walkways take you past wildlife, running waterfalls and under bushland canopies

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Experienced walking tour guide

- 3 hours guided city walk

- A la carte lunch of main, dessert and drink at Opera Bar

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