Opera House, Sydney, Australia
© Damien Bouhours
If there is one place associated with Sydney, it is definitely its Opera House. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon and opened in 1973, the performing arts centre has been made a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. Its modern design, comparable to shells, make it the most photographed building in Australia.
© Damien Bouhours
The Sydney Opera house is located on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It sits at the northeastern tip of the Sydney central business district (the CBD), surrounded on three sides by the harbour (Sydney Cove and Farm Cove) and inland by the Royal Botanic Gardens.
© Damien Bouhours
Beside the pictures you can take of the building, the Harbour sidewalk and the Botanic Gardens make for a great promenade and will give you a beautiful glimpse into the vibrant and laid-back atmosphere of the biggest Australian city and the state capital of New South Wales.
How to go there?
Circular Quay is a five to seven minute walk from the Sydney Opera House. You can catch buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay. To ensure your public transport needs can be met and for further information please contact:
Sydney Buses
Transport Infoline: 131 500
TTY: 1800 637 500
Fax: +61 2 8202 2111
www.sydneybuses.nsw.gov.au
CityRail
Transport Infoline: 131 500
TTY: 1800 637 500
Fax: +61 2 8202 2111
www.cityrail.info
Sydney Ferries
Transport Infoline: 131 500
TTY: 1800 637 500
Fax: +61 2 8202 2111
www.sydneyferries.info
Complimentary Shuttle Bus
Designed for elderly and less mobile customers. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. The bus runs between Circular Quay near Stand E (under the Cahill Expressway) and the Vehicle Concourse. Please note that there is no bus service for any theatres on Sunday evenings.
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