Cowan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Sydney Opera House
The bold lines of the Sydney Opera House speak more about Sydney than any other part of this cosmopolitan city of four million.
Circular Quay
Trains, buses and boats all make a bee-line for Circular Quay, a place at the heart of Sydney's journeying – and so should you.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
A colossus of engineering, the Harbour Bridge brings the pieces of Sydney together, and offers you a different perspective on the city's wide-angle drama.
Manly Beach
Lying just a ferry-ride away, on the north shore of Sydney's harbour, Manly will soon have you surfing and swimming – or just watching others getting all-manly.
Star Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Star Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Sydney? Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Qudos Bank Arena
Catch an event at Qudos Bank Arena during your trip to Sydney. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
Sydney Opera House Tour & Dine Experience
Our pick of the best Cowan Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Sydney
Room view over Sydney harbour over opera house
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Staff was most accommodating! Had a challenge at check in handled flawlessly.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Sydney
Was handy to everything. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
Clean room and fast check-in.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney
Quite
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Ace Hotel Sydney
Great experience and they allowed an early check in
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cowan
Palm Beach
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Palm Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Palm Beach Golf Club or Barrenjoey Beach.
Chatswood
Travellers come to Chatswood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Chatswood Interchange and Chatswood Chase while you're in town.
Manly
A noteworthy feature of Manly is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Manly Beach and Manly Wharf.
North Sydney
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to North Sydney. A stop by North Sydney Oval or Port Jackson Bay might round out your trip.
Mosman
You'll enjoy the beaches and waterfront in Mosman. You might want to make time for a stop at Balmoral Beach or Taronga Zoo.
Parramatta
Travellers come to Parramatta for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westfield Parramatta Shopping Centre and CommBank Stadium while you're in town.
