The cheapest way to view the stunning Sydney harbour especially on a beautiful autumn day. The ferries are well run & an institution . Easy to get where you need to go & regular trips . Jump on a ferry view the harbour & go exploring

My pedometer is nearly broken with walking all this way around this gigantic city. So it makes a nice respite to jump on a ferry and take in the sights. Cheap, great and it'll take you to some hidden gems

Sydney Ferries are part of the integrated transport system in Sydney NSW. They are clean, efficient and on time, you will have no trouble getting on board, as long as you have an Opal card, which you have to load up prior to the journey. It was very easy to know where you were going until they started to change the easy to remember place names. For locals it is okay they have time to adjust but for visitors its a headache you don't need .

The service is frequent and affordable between many of Sydney's ferry terminals. We took the large ferry from wharf 2 which took 30 minutes to get to Manly for $1 AUD. There is a faster ferry which costs more but we enjoyed our ferry ride. On the way to Manly we sat on the bow and got some great photos of the Sydney Harbour on the way. In the afternoon we wanted to sit outside but it got way too windy to enjoy it. We still enjoyed squinting at the bridge and opera house but couldn't wear our sunglasses or hats due to the wind. It was smooth sailing both ways though. Overall, great service and we would recommend taking the ferry once while in Sydney and looking for a day trip or even an overnight stay in one of the beach areas.

Just has to be the best way to get around Sydney and such great value. Our hotel was close to circular quay so ideal. We hopped on ferries to Manley, Watson bay and Darling harbour. It’s a brilliant way to get around and what spectacular views. These ferries run like clockwork. Well done!!

We were staying in Parramatta for a wedding and arrived by train. Upon returning we decided on the long and slow scenic trip back to Circular Quay. The ferry was extremely busy but we did enjoy the scenic views along the way. As the ferry was full they did not stop and pick up passengers at several stops along the way.

We took the ferries from downtown Sydney to Manly and Bondi Beaches. Wonderful ride on the water and dropped off in walking distance to the beach, restaurants , museums and. Shopping. It was like a breath of fresh air. Sydney is much like New York in size and commercialism and we loved the museums, Chinatown, the Que, Opera House etc, all within walking distance from our hotel. And! What a surprise to take the short ferry ride and be transported to a totally different Australia.

Took the ferry to visit Manly Beach twice. The ferries run very regularly and it is a great way to take a ride on the Sydney Harbor without a tour. You can just tap your credit card to pay your way to your destination. Great system!

These are so easy to use, relatively inexpensive and an unusual way to see Sydney and surrounding towns. Why take the train to Parramatta when you can see the scenery on the ferry? Or take the ferry to Milsons Point and wander the marina, visit a secret garden, check out an old amusement park, etc.