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Watsons Bay and South Head
Highlights
- Savour stunning views of Sydney Harbour from Camp Cove, experiencing the beauty of this iconic location.
- Explore remnants of harbour defences and shipwrecks along the coastline, connecting with the area's rich maritime history.
- Enjoy a scenic ferry trip from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay, soaking in the coastal sights along the way.
- Stroll the coastal walkways, breathing in fresh sea air while discovering captivating stories of the past.
Food and water shortage forced Captain Phillip to leave Botany Bay in January 1788. Sailing up the coast, he found the entrance to ‘the finest harbour in the world’. He stayed here, at Camp Cove, before heading further into the harbour and into Sydney Cove.
Camp Cove, Watsons Bay and South Head offer stunning views of the city, the harbour and the coastline. Remnants of harbour defences, lighthouses and shipwrecks bear witness to the rough past. Enjoy a ferry trip from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay. Then walk along the coastline and take in the history, stories and views.
If you love eating fish, you might want to stay for lunch at Doyles Restaurant at Watsons Bay, Sydney’s most famous fish restaurant (optional).
Route includes ferry, stairs, steps, walkways.
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Watsons Bay
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Sydney Incognita
Sydney Incognita organises private and small group tours, in English, German and Dutch. Sydney Incognita offers Sydney highlight tours, but also specialises in tailor made excursions.
Discover the eventful past of this ex-convicts’ settlement and explore the cultural Sydney of the present. Listen to the historical details and stories of this magnificent harbour city. See the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, The Rocks, Manly, Bondi, Watsons Bay, and the Blue Mountains. Much more is on offer: Sydney Incognita looks after you during half day and full day excursions, during city and bush walks and minibus excursions in and around Sydney.
Special wishes, limited time? Sydney Incognita happily creates a personalised programme.
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