Cowan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Taronga Zoo
The bush-land Zoo-in-the-city that is home to an amazing Australian wildlife experience
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 fascinating museums.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is just one of the places to see in Sydney, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities
Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo
Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise
Blue Mountains Sunset & Three Sisters Tour Comfortable Wildlife Experience
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
Sydney Opera House Tour & Dine Experience
Our pick of the best Cowan Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Sydney
Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Regency Sydney
Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
InterContinental Sydney by IHG
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
View Sydney
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 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 Wharf and Shelly Beach.
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 ISKCON Sydney (Hare Krishna Temple) 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 Taronga Zoo or Balmoral Beach.
Parramatta
Travellers come to Parramatta for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westfield Parramatta Shopping Centre and Riverside Theatres while you're in town.
- Circular Quay
- Sydney Opera House
- Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Taronga Zoo
- Star Casino
- Manly Beach
- White Bay Cruise Terminal
- Accor Stadium
- Qudos Bank Arena
- International Convention Centre Sydney
- Terrigal Beach
- Martin Place
- Pitt Street Mall
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
- Macquarie University
- Luna Park Sydney
- Sydney Tower Eye
- World Square Shopping Centre
- Westmead Hospital
- King Street Wharf
- Copacabana Beach
- Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
- Sydney Showground
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre