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Sydney Harbour Tour Photos

Sydney Harbour is one of the most recognisable waterfronts in the world, and this gallery captures the highlights of my harbour tour as I arrived in Australia. From views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge to the busy ferries and skyline surrounding the bay, these photos showcase the landmarks, architecture and atmosphere that make the harbour such an iconic part of Sydney.

Read about my arrival in Australia and harbour tour.

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  • A bright red railed paddlewheel riverboat sits docked on the Sydney waterfront, its twin black smokestacks rising above the decks. The Sydney Showboats, World Famous Dinner Cruise sign highlights its role as a harbour entertainment vessel, with modern city buildings forming the backdrop under partly cloudy skies.
    Sydney Showboats paddlewheel vessel docked at a harbour pier. Sydney Showboats paddlewheel vessel docked at a harbour pier.
    Sydney Showboats paddlewheel vessel docked at a harbour pier.
  • I took this photo from the deck of the paddle steamer during my Sydney Harbour tour, looking out toward the Sydney Harbour Bridge as it rose over the water. The greenery and stone edges along the shoreline framed the view while boats moved across the harbour under clear skies and light clouds.
    Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the deck of the paddle steamer. Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the deck of the paddle steamer.
    Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the deck of the paddle steamer.
  • I took this photo from the deck of the paddle steamer while cruising Sydney Harbour, looking toward the Sydney Harbour Bridge as it rose over the water with city buildings behind it and boats moving across the harbour below.
    Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck. Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
  • I took this photo from the deck of the paddle steamer during my harbour tour, with me standing near the rail as the Sydney Harbour Bridge rose behind me and a ferry crossed the water below.
    Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Sydney Harbour Bridge behind me. Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Sydney Harbour Bridge behind me.
    Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Sydney Harbour Bridge behind me.
  • I took this photo from the deck of the paddle steamer while cruising Sydney Harbour, looking toward the Sydney Harbour Bridge as boats crossed the water below and the shoreline buildings sat under a partly cloudy sky.
    Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck. Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
  • I took this photo from the deck of the paddle steamer while cruising Sydney Harbour, looking toward the Sydney Harbour Bridge as two small sailboats moved across the water and the shoreline buildings sat under a partly cloudy sky.
    Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck. Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
  • I took this photo from the deck of the paddle steamer while cruising Sydney Harbour, looking toward the Sydney Harbour Bridge with the Sydney Opera House in the distance and a ferry crossing the water below.
    Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
  • I took this photo from the deck of the paddle steamer while cruising Sydney Harbour, looking up at the bridge as a ferry passed underneath and the shoreline buildings sat under a partly cloudy sky.
    Sydney Harbour Bridge and ferry viewed from the paddle steamer deck. Sydney Harbour Bridge and ferry viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    Sydney Harbour Bridge and ferry viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
  • I took this selfie from the deck of the paddle steamer during my harbour tour, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge behind me and the Sydney Opera House across the water.
    A selfie on the paddle steamer with the bridge and Opera House behind me. A selfie on the paddle steamer with the bridge and Opera House behind me.
    A selfie on the paddle steamer with the bridge and Opera House behind me.
  • I took this photo from the deck of the paddle steamer while cruising Sydney Harbour, looking toward the Sydney Opera House as a small ferry crossed the water in front of its white sails.
    Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck. Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
  • I took this photo from the deck of the paddle steamer while cruising Sydney Harbour, looking toward the Sydney Opera House as a yellow and green ferry crossed the water in front of its white sails.
    Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck. Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
  • I took this selfie from the deck of the paddle steamer during my harbour tour, with the Sydney Opera House behind me and the water stretching out under a partly cloudy sky.
    Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Sydney Opera House behind me. Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Sydney Opera House behind me.
    Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Sydney Opera House behind me.
  • I took this photo from the deck of the paddle steamer while cruising Sydney Harbour, looking toward the Opera House and Harbour Bridge together as the city skyline sat along the water under a partly cloudy sky.
    Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck. Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
  • I took this photo from the deck of the paddle steamer while cruising Sydney Harbour, looking toward the Sydney Opera House with the city skyline and Harbour Bridge sitting behind it under a partly cloudy sky.
    Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck. Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
  • I took this selfie from the deck of the paddle steamer during my harbour tour, with the Sydney Opera House on one side and the Harbour Bridge on the other while the red ensign flag moved in the breeze beside me.
    Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge behind me. Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge behind me.
    Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge behind me.
  • I took this photo from the deck of the paddle steamer while cruising Sydney Harbour, looking toward the Sydney Opera House with the city skyline behind it and a cruise ship docked along the waterfront.
    Sydney Opera House and city skyline viewed from the paddle steamer deck. Sydney Opera House and city skyline viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    Sydney Opera House and city skyline viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
  • I took this photo from the paddle steamer during my harbour tour. I enjoyed this fish dish with crispy skin served over broccolini, pesto and layered potato.


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    Plated fish dish
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Sydney Showboats paddlewheel vessel docked at a harbour pier.
Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the deck of the paddle steamer.
Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Sydney Harbour Bridge behind me.
Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
Sydney Harbour Bridge and ferry viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
A selfie on the paddle steamer with the bridge and Opera House behind me.
Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Sydney Opera House behind me.
Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge behind me.
Sydney Opera House and city skyline viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
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    • Sydney Showboats paddlewheel vessel docked at a harbour pier.
    • Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the deck of the paddle steamer.
    • Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    • Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Sydney Harbour Bridge behind me.
    • Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    • Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    • Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    • Sydney Harbour Bridge and ferry viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    • A selfie on the paddle steamer with the bridge and Opera House behind me.
    • Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    • Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    • Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Sydney Opera House behind me.
    • Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    • Sydney Opera House viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    • Me on the paddle steamer deck with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge behind me.
    • Sydney Opera House and city skyline viewed from the paddle steamer deck.
    • Plated fish dish
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