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Primarily designed as a tourist precinct, Darling Harbour is home to many famous attractions for visitors to Sydney. Among nearby items of tourist interest are the Australian Maritime Museum, the IMAX Theater Sydney, the Powerhouse Museum and the world-famous Sydney Aquarium. (remember Finding Nemo?) The Chinese Garden, which is supposedly the largest Chinese-style garden outside China, is only a few blocks south of Cockle Bay and the Harbour's South Promenade. 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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| | | | Darling Harbour: A Bridge Over Peaceful Waters | Tip Rating: | | | | |
The Darling Harbour Footbridge As mentioned in the previous Darling Harbour tip, I love to walk. The lengthy footbridge that crosses Darling Harbour is a strollers delight. Wide and passable, even in the most crowded of conditions, the bridge offers numerous kiosks, vendors and views to make any visitor happy. We had the good fortune to be at Darling Harbour for sunset, and the views were fantastic. Along the footbridge, you'll see the Sydney Aquarium, and you'll get a good look at the city's sleek and modern monorail. Once I convinced myself that seeing a monorail did NOT equal Disneyland, I found it much more enjoyable. : ) Anyway, take the time for a slow stroll across and back on the Darling Harbour Footbridge. It's just the thing to do after a nice meal. Leave a Comment Address: At Darling Harbour, SydneyDirections: See Darling Harbour directions, previous tip.
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| | | | Darling Harbour: It's a REALLY BIG SHOW at the IMAX Theater | Tip Rating: | | | | |
The IMAX theater, located at Sydney's Darling Harbour, is the world's largest such venue. Located on the southern promenade of the harbour, the theater screens four different films each day on its huge, eight story high, screen. Each show lasts about 50 minutes. If you've never been to an IMAX theater, you're in for a treat. The shows are screened and filmed in such a way as to convince you that you're almost part of the scene yourself, especially if you're seeing a 3-D film. Speaking of 3-D, the theater screens many 3-D features, for which you'll pay an extra A$1. Speaking of prices, admission to the theater is A$15 for adults, A$12 for students (have your official student ID card), A$10 for children. An entire family can gain admission for A$25, if I remember correctly. Leave a Comment Address: Southern Promenade, Darling HarbourPhone: 02 9281 3300Directions: From the Cockle Bay Wharf area, proceed away from the Footbridge (ie go south). You'll turn right onto the southern promenade. The theater has a HUGE sign, you cannot miss it.
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