Circular Quay Station

Circular Quay is the ugly duckling of the city circle stations but what it lacks in personal features, it makes up for with its location. The view from the platforms over the harbour are spectacular! I can’t help thinking it would be pretty good as viewing platform on New Year’s Eve.
It’s a really crowded station and carries a huge number of people so expect the crowds. The escalators are narrow and long. The steps are wider but the platforms are a surprisingly long way up.
Other than that it’s pretty basic. There’s food stalls, public toilets and other facilities that you’d expect. Given the incredibly high number of people who use it, it’s a constant battle to keep it clean.
Personally, I think it’s a shame that the plan Bradfield put forward in 1915 for a station there wasn’t used. At least that would have looked nice.

Maybe not the most aesthetically pleasing construction ever, but Circular Quay train station is going to be on anyone’s agenda when visiting Sydney. A very central location within walking distance of the Opera House and right next to the ferry service to Manly, Taronga Zoo & others. There are good and drink options at the station as well as a McDonald’s just across the road. However you don’t have to walk much farther for better options.

Well, considering that this place has been listed in Unilocal,and people have written reviews on it (and also considering that I have been here numerous times) I probably should also through in a few thoughts on the place. Honestly, as a railway station is pretty ordinary, nothing really all that flash here, with the exception of the view across the harbour — I have to admit that the view is pretty awesome. The thing about this station though is that when you are sitting on the train you are travelling through the darkness of the city loop and all of a sudden you are hit with sunlight, and this amazing view of the harbour (unless, of course, it is a night, or your sitting on the other side of the train which means that you end up getting close up views of the building). Anyway, if you are making your way around Sydney by public transport you are eventually going to end up here, especially since this is the stop where you get off for the Opera House, the Rocks, and of course the Sydney Harbour Bridge (and we can’t forget the ferries). Unfortuantely I am going to have to deduct a point for the crummy sixties architecture.

This is easily the train station with the best view in Sydney. It’s situated smack in the middle of circular quay, the «sea view» platform overlooks the ferry terminals, cloth hanger bridge and seashell opera house. The city view platform overlooks the often festively decorated customs house (come during vivid Sydney and you’ll see what I mean!)
In fact it was one of the last stations to be completed in the CBD, making it supposedly the more advanced station. (Altho I personally can’t see much difference, except for the views.)
All in all, a good spacious station that keeps your eye busy while waiting for trains.

If the North Shore train went from Wynyard straight to Circular Quay without me having to change trains my life would be pretty much complete.
I still prefer the view at Milsons Point better — being out in the fresh air makes all the difference, it’s good for one’s constitution eh wot — but C-​Quay ain’t bad neither, especially once you get down the stairs, swipe your Opal card and kablammy, ferries and harbour right in your grill. Some people just fall down and have a spontaneous fit right then and there. Others of us are more robust because we breathed the air at Milsons Point first.

Circular Quay station must be the CityRail station with the most real estate value. Oops, I’m repeating myself here. Please read my Milsons Point station review. But this station’s got the lot too: views of Harbour Bridge, Opera House (take that Milsons Point station!) and harbour water. It could be passed in as waterfront property almost, which in Sydney terms slaps another few hundred grands on its value.
Circular Quay station is also close to transport: many bus lines end and start here, there’s a taxi rank nearby and six wharfs to choose from (Circular Quay 2 — Milsons Point 1). Close to overpriced shops, heritage building (sort of 50s building, but that heritage here), lifts, 2 bathrooms, floor art on the platform, First Fleet garden, The Rocks. Alas, no parking spaces and no swimming pool here either.
And so many train lines to choose from. Get a ticket!
In terms of village feel, Milsons Point station wins, so it’s a draw: Circular Quay 2 — Milsons Point 2.
One last advice to impress visitors from overseas: Take the train from Wynyard to Circular Quay. Not only are you on the water front side, but when you step out you’ll immediately see the duo Harbour Bridge and Opera House. A real winner!

Convenient railway station for getting to the wharves and The Rocks area. There are two platforms, with trains heading towards the city on both platforms pretty frequently. The view of the Harbour bridge is great from one of the platforms.

Very active and busy as all the ferries are coming in and going out. Beautiful place to just sit and watch

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In Sydney kommt man um den Circular Quay nicht drumrum. Von hier aus gehen die Fähren ab, die dort ein bewährtes Fortbewegungsmittel sind. Für Touristen ist die Methode auch bestens geeignet, um schöné Bilder der Harbour Bridge oder der Oper zu machen. Holt man sich ein 7-​Tage Ticket für S-​Bahn, Busse sollte man die Fähren unbedingt mit dazu nehmen, um die Ausflüge in die Umgebung von Sydney machen zu können, z. B. nach Manly oder Cockatoo Island.
Man sieht dort auch häufig Aborigines mit ihren Didgeridoos, die sich auch bereitwillig fotografieren lassen. Betuchtere können sich auch anstatt der Fähre für die Massen auch ein Wassertaxi nehmen, das kostet dann aber schnell mal ca. 100 $ AUD, wenn man da von A nach B — auf der anderen Seite möchte.
Eine gute Strecke ist der Circular Quay auch deshalb, weil er genau zwischen der Oper und der Harbour Bridge liegt. Für einen schönen touristischen Rundgang durch Sydney ist die Station also eigentlich unverzichtbar.

Circular Quay is the area and train station right on the harbour edge. It is where the sydney ferries depart from. There is also a vast amount of units of shops, restaurants, cafes, ice cream bars and tourist shops.
There are also a lot of new apartments on the harbour front where some famous aussies have places and of course the opera house and bridge are right there.
Its a lovely area along with the rocks area to just mooch around!

Situé entre George Street et Sydnez Harbour Tunnel.
De là partent tous les ferries en direction du nord d’une part et de l’autre vous pouvez allez dans toutes les directions.
Soit vers les jardins botaniques royaux à droite ou à gauche vers le quartier The Rocks sans oublier de prendre Pitt Street ou Macquarie Srteet pour gagner le centre ville.
En face vous avez des boutiques de souvenirs et des restaurants: il y a toujours du monde par là.
Lieu incontournable.