Darling Harbour

Address: Sydney
Admission: Free

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Film & Cinema, Good for Kids, Good Place to Drink, Good Place to Eat, Good Place to Shop, Popular with Locals, Sailing, Pier / Waterfront / Port, Plaza / Square

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As one of the world’s great waterfront destinations, Darling Harbour is a visitor’s dream!

The harbour is considered an entertainment and tourism hub with restaurants, bars, museums, theaters, shops, parks and more! All sites are walking distance from one another, as this ring of attractions is connected by walkways and boardwalks that face the water. Worn out from an exciting day in the harbour? There is also a little train that loops the area for visitors with children or anyone who would like to relax and enjoy the seaside sights.

You may need to dedicate an entire day for a visit, as there is so much to see and do in Darling Harbour. It has a thriving nightlife with a unique and electrifying vibe as people buzz from bar to bar. That said, the area is great for family fun as well. Children can play on the harbour playground or run through the fountains on hot days. Stop by Cockle Bay for an inspiring dining experience; marvel at sea creatures at the Sydney Aquarium, shop at Sydney’s Harbourside shopping center or visit one of Australia’s top museums.

Darling Harbour has something for everyone: with stunning views, top attractions and excitement all around!

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Review by Hazel K, United Kingdom, January 2012
Doing what: Sydney Attraction Pass: Darling Harbour Experience Ticket

We used most of the elements of the Harbour Pass. The only one not used was the meal voucher. This was only due to lack of time as we added our own visits to The Maritime Museum as well as a personal visit to the Wellcome Memorial and the Hard Rock Cafe to our four day stay in Sydney.
We found the pass the best value and once you had collected all your tickets from the Aquarium you were fast tracked through the prepaid shortest queues at each attraction.
We also over heard ticket counter staff at one attraction advising a customer to use the internet to get a Viator Darling Harbour Pass as it was the best way to see all the attractions

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Review by Anonymous, March 2010
Doing what: Sydney, Manly and Northern Beaches Morning Tour with Optional Harbour Lunch Cruise

We were picked up from our hotel at the exact scheduled time and after getting a few other passengers on board, we headed through Sydney, along Darling Harbour and over the famed Sydney Bridge! We made the first stop at Milsons Points right after crossing over the bridge, giving us front views of the Opera House for perfect picture shots! Driving through different neighborhoods really gave a better understanding of what Sydney is beyond the CBD, with beautiful houses and small niched harbours all around. Strolling along Manly Beach was really relaxing, watching people surfing, playing beach volley or simply enjoying lunch at one of the numerous coffee shops. It really felt like vacations! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, and gave us lots of information about the city and areas we were driving through. This is a really nice tour to see beyond traditional Sydney and a great way to discover the Northern Beaches. Not having to drive was nice, giving me more time to appreciate the scenery!

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Review by eva_afta, November 2010

Darling Harbour is an amazing place to spend the day just walking around, and shopping or seeing the sights. One way to add some extra charm to the day is to book a cruise on the sydney tall ships - it may not be as fancy as some of the other cruises but it has a lot of character and the crew were amazing. Our whole family had an excellent time.

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