Sydney Harbour
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Sydney Harbour reaches 20km inland where
it meets the Parramatta River. It is called Port Jackson.
The Harbour makes up a large part of the cities atmosphere,
being a busy port and lively recreational area, offering
swimming, sailing, walks and picnics amongst its beaches,
islands, parks and waters.
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The North and South Headlands mark the
entrance to the harbour. The city can be found 8km inland.
There are some great places all around the harbour from
which you can get a great shot of the Sydney Harbour. A
great place to view the harbour is from one of the headlands
or from a boat. There are a number of ferry tours and sailing
trips which you can go on.
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There are also several small coves and beaches
along the coast, including Camp Cove, Nielsen Park and Lady Bay
(a nude beach), which are accessible by bus number 325 from Watson
Bay.
Along the North Shore are some larger beaches including
Balmoral accessible by bus numbers 247 then 257 from Wynyard,
Chinaman's Beach accessible by bus numbers 175 or 178 from Wynyard,
Clontarf accessible by bus numbers 131 or 132 from Wynyard and
Manly Cove and Reef Beach both accessible on bus numbers 175 or
178 from Wynyard.
There are also a number of small islands inside
of the Sydney Harbour including Clarke Island, Goat Island, Port
Denison, Rodd Island, and Shark Island. If you would like to visit
these Islands, then you should book through the Sydney Harbour
National Parks Information Centre in the Rocks Ph:(02) 9247 5033.
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A great way to see Sydney Harbour is
on one of its many cruises. Captain Cook Cruises is one
of the main cruise boats around the Sydney Harbour offering
many different daytime and evening cruises.
There are great photo opportunities, with vies of both the
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the Botanical
Gardens.
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