Watsons Bay by Ferry (Sydney, Australia)

We take a ferry across Sydney Harbour from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay. We have fish and chips by the bay. This is a cheap way to see Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, The Sydney Harbour Bridge and one of the most glorious harbours anywhere.

We have lunch at Doyle's, however we're disappointed with some of the food.

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[dennisforner]

Fully agree Mark catching a ferry is a great (& inexpensive) way to see the many landmarks around Sydney Habour & beyond. The ferry to Watson's Bay has been added to my 'Bucket List' - what a great day out - there is the Watson's Bay Hotel (pub) also nearby. Those seagulls must be the best fed around Sydney! Fort Denison (named after a former NSW Governor) was called "Pinchgut Island" (Aboriginal name 'Muddawahuyuh') when it was used to send wayward convicts during the early British colonization. You could catch a ferry there but unfortunately, it is now closed and undergoing restoration work. It was decided to build a fort there in the 1850s due to growing concerns about a possible Russian naval attack, due to the Crimean War (how history repeats itself). Ferry services have become very popular, especially on weekends. My son & daughter caught one over to Taronga Park Zoo to see a concert - it too was packed.

[domains]

That was very interesting, Mark. I lived on the northern beaches for many years, travelling to work from Manly to Circular Quay but I never caught a ferry to another destination. However, that is now on the to do list when I visit Sydney in September.

[fredwalsh]

Doyle's over priced and overrated