Unlocking Sydney Harbour’s Most Layered Waterfront Gem Seen from the water, Me-mel, formerly known as Goat Island, appears almost deceptively compact. The 5.4-hectare sandstone island sits near the entrance to Darling Harbour, anchored between Balmain, Barangaroo and the busy harbour approaches. Its cliffs, seawalls and historic buildings are easy to spot from...

Sydney Harbour by Water and the Rules Behind a Smooth Trip Sydney Harbour is both a spectacular urban playground and a working maritime corridor. Ferries thread between wharves, harbour tugs and commercial vessels follow established routes, naval facilities occupy protected waterfronts, and private boats move through the same broad expanse of Port Jackson. For...