Sydney Harbour
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Sydney Harbour is an attraction in Sydney, New South Wales, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 visitor reviews. It ranks #19 of 21 landmarks in Sydney.
Sydney Harbour at a glance
- Category
- Attractions
- State
- New South Wales
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5
- Reviews
- 9
- Sydney rank
- #19 of 21
- National rank
- #426 of 489
About Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour is one of 21 catalogued landmarks in Sydney, New South Wales, sitting within the attractions category. Among Sydney's landmarks it currently ranks #19 by visitor review volume, making it one of the city's quieter entries — often a sign of fewer crowds rather than lesser quality.
Visitors rate Sydney Harbour 4.9 out of 5 across 9 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the attractions category nationally it ranks #119 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Sydney Harbour ranks #426 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 87%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within New South Wales it sits at #100 of 111, and within the attractions category it holds #119 of 140 Australia-wide. Its 4.9 rating runs above the attractions average of 4.51, a sign that visitors leave more satisfied here than at comparable attractions.
Sydney Harbour is located at Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Sydney. For the wider context, the Sydney city page ranks all 21 local landmarks side by side, and the Attractions category page compares Sydney Harbour with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Sydney Harbour worth visiting?
- Sydney Harbour is an attraction in Sydney, New South Wales, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 visitor reviews. It ranks #19 of 21 landmarks in Sydney.
- Where is Sydney Harbour?
- Sydney Harbour is located at Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Sydney Harbour?
- Sydney Harbour is categorised as attraction. You can explore more attractions across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Sydney Harbour rated?
- Sydney Harbour holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 9 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Sydney Harbour?
- By visitor review volume, Sydney Harbour ranks #426 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 87%), #100 of 111 in New South Wales, and #19 of 21 in Sydney.
- How does Sydney Harbour compare to other attractions?
- Among 140 attractions catalogued across Australia, Sydney Harbour ranks #119 by review volume, and its 4.9 rating beats the category average of 4.51.
- What landmarks are near Sydney Harbour?
- The closest landmarks to Sydney Harbour are Sydney Tower Eye (171 m away), Hyde Park Barracks (316 m away), Archibald Memorial Fountain (331 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.