CitiTrail – Sydney Writers Walk

Writers Walk Sydney Circular Quay

 

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Discover the Sydney Writers Walk — a scenic one-kilometre literary trail along Circular Quay celebrating Australia’s greatest authors and international literary visitors. Featuring 60 bronze plaques embedded in the harbour promenade between the Overseas Passenger Terminal and the Sydney Opera House, the walk combines iconic Sydney Harbour views with powerful excerpts from writers such as Henry Lawson, Banjo Paterson and D. H. Lawrence. Free, accessible and self-guided, it’s one of the most enriching ways to explore Sydney on foot. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or rediscovering your own city, this cultural harbour walk blends history, literature and waterfront atmosphere into a uniquely Sydney experience.

Duration
1.5 - 2 hours
Start
Circular Quay, west side, near Park Hyatt Hotel
Finish
Circular Quay East, near Sydney Opera House
Cost
Free
Difficulty
Easy