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There are plenty of things to do for the whole family at Darling Harbour, with so many of Sydney’s attractions to choose from. There’s hands-on fun, fabulous worlds to explore and open areas to run free.
Get up close to Australia’s extraordinary undersea creatures at Sydney Aquarium – Sydney’s #1 Attraction and one of the largest aquariums in the world. Catch a movie on the big screen at IMAX Theatre. Discover the history and the stories of the seas at the Australian National Maritime Museum. Visit the Powerhouse Museum – home to Australian history and culture.
Take a walk on the wild side at Sydney’s newest attraction, Sydney Wildlife World. You’ll discover nine unique Australian habitats – from a spectacular rainforest to the iconic red centre – showcasing more than 6,000 of Australia’s furry, scaly, hairy and spiky creatures.
For a change of pace, escape to a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city at the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Take a journey through the Chinese Garden of Friendship’s winding pathways and experience the serenity of its pavilions, lakes and waterfalls.
Star City Casino also offers a range of activities. The Lyric Theatre has presented a wide range of leading local and international entertainment events since opening in 1997. Experience one of Sydney's finest international or local shows at the Star City - Star Theatre.
All the main casino games like Blackjack, Craps, Baccarat, Sic Bo, Big Wheel, Roulette and Two Up are also available at Star City Casino.
Take a cruise on Sydney Harbour, peddle a paddleboat, get a bird’s eye view from Sydney’s Monorail or just walk along the foreshore of Cockle Bay. Darling Harbour is a great place to simply take time out.
Along with a program of fantastic free Sydney entertainment every week, Darling Harbour hosts seven free major annual events including the stunning Australia Day spectacular, the Latin American-inspired Fiesta, a Jazz Festival and the Hoopla acrobatic and street theatre festival.
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 by cjg1
One of the highlights of my trip. Leave a Comment Directions: Cockle Bay.
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We had just finished exploring China Town and decided to just walk as I enjoy doing in any city.
Located in Darling Harbour was this Outback Center promoting Outback Australia and Aboriginal Culture. The center has a wide range of outback and aborigal art for sale. The part I enjoyed most was their "Sounds of the Outback".
The story takes place in the outback and is told by a young man and his son who perform the various stories with a wide range of " didjeridoos". The performance is breathtaking with a projector on the background projecting all the beautiful views of the outback.
I can not recall the young man's name, but his story was quite compelling. Living in Sydney alone with his mother, after his father abandoned them, he got into a lot of trouble and his mother shipped him to his grandparent's home who lived in the outback. He learned about his culture and how to tell stories with his didjeridoo. After many years of studying the didjeridoo and how to tell these stories, he realized how important his culture and heritage were for him and how he wanted to conserve it for his children. As part of his conservation, he is now part of the "Sounds of the Outback". His performances are free and he doesn't recieve any payment from the Outback Center, so he does ask for a small donation to support himself and his family.
If you find yourself in Darling Harbour, make it a point to come by and see this fantastic performance. Leave a Comment
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The James Craig is a fairly important part of our family. So everyone was thrilled when I finally said I've been to see it. And I am planning to get out on a cruise on it on a future trip.
This wonderful Barque first set said from England on April 6 1874 and made many runs around the world supplying to growing areas of New Zealand and Australia as well as Oregon and Chile. Leave a Comment
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 Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay
Wharf by dmirebella
Cockle Bay Wharf and King Street Wharf are two of the latest outdoor and indoor favourite dining and entertainment destinations, places where tourists and locals come to eat, drink, shop and generally be merry!! Leave a Comment
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 tall ship @ darling harbor by willy_wonkaLeave a Comment Directions: the monorail from central sydney stops right in darling harbor. otherwise, a ferry from circular quay.
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 Darling Harbour at twilight by pchamlis
In addition to these destinations, Darling Harbour has beaucoup smart shops, cafes and nightspots. These establishments are all over an area called the Cockle Bay Wharf. In general, it's quite a place to be in Sydney, pretty much any time of day.
Those of you who know me well know that I am a walker. I walk for exercise and relaxation. I particularly enjoyed the nice footbridge spanning the Darling Harbour. At night, it's an especially scenic part of Sydney. (see next tip)
In addition to being a tourist mecca, Darling Harbour is, ah........a very picturesque harbour, too. Imagine that. : ) Leave a Comment Directions: To reach the Cockle Bay Wharf, starting in central Sydney (Hyde Park), follow Market Street (exit NW from park) until it puts you right at the entrance to the Darling Harbour pedestrian mall. Then, grab your wallet and go on in. : )
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When in Darling Harbour..the National Maritime museum is well worth the visit..The museum is free of charge ..There are guided (free) tours inside the Museum and galleries..There is a 210 seat cinema showing short films..so much Australian naval history here also with the stories of the four HMAS SYDNEY'S that have served in the Royal Australian Navy.See Kay Cottees yacht "FIRST LADY" in which she circumnavigated the world..and Ken Warby's world record fastest boat on the water...Outside the museum one can look look over ships at the wharf..ie: Destroyer HMAS VAMPIRE..Submarine HMAS ONSLOW..Tall ship JAMES CRAIG..Replica Captain Cooks ship ENDEAVOUR. part of the Heritage fleet moored here... Visit also the historical section of smaller boats wartime ship "KRAIT" and a immigrant boat that got many Vietnamese refugees to Australia.There is also an 1874 Lighthouse..and the welcome wall which is a tribute to the millions of immigrants that have crossed the oceans to settle here and call Australia home..This is wheelchair friendly..All information at ticket office inside museum entrance..
Open hours 9.30 AM -- 5.00 PM daily....closed Dec 25th.. Leave a Comment Address: DARLING HARBOURPhone: INFORMATION(02)9298 3777Directions: #2 Murray St. Darling Harbour. Darling Harbour next to Harbourside shopping complex.. by Monorail..get off at Harbourside station.. Light rail..alight at Pyrmont Bay Station Sydney ferries to Darling Harbour alight at Pyrmont Bay wharf..Website: www.anmm.gov.au
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 by RedEaredPandaLeave a Comment Address: Darling Harbour
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