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Circular Quay to Mrs Macquarie's Chair Walk, Sydney

A measured 2.9 km, 39-minute walk: Circular Quay to Mrs Macquarie's Chair, with stops, access notes and official sources.

By Navly EditorialPublished 1 min read

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Circular Quay and the Sydney Harbour Bridge from above

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This is one of the easiest harbour walks in Sydney. It joins Circular Quay, the Opera House and the Royal Botanic Garden, and ends at a viewpoint made for the classic photo.

Where does the walk start?

Start at Circular Quay and follow the harbour to the Sydney Opera House forecourt. You get the Harbour Bridge behind you and the Opera House ahead.

Through the Royal Botanic Garden

From the Opera House, enter the Royal Botanic Garden and keep toward the harbour side. Gates have set hours, so check them if you are walking late in the day.

Why finish at Mrs Macquarie's Chair?

The point looks back across Farm Cove to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in one view. It is not next to a station, so allow time for the walk back toward the city.

Is this route step-free?

Step-free access along the whole route has not been verified. Check each section for your own needs before you rely on it.

For where this fits in a longer trip, see the Sydney guide.

Sources to check before you go

Sydney.comBotanic Gardens of Sydney

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