Darling Harbour

 

Welcome to Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour is a major leisure precinct with plenty of things to see and do. Sydney’s playground, kids of all ages want to come here, mostly the BIG KidS!

 

It houses some of the city’s major cultural and entertainment institutions. You will find Sydney’s Star City Casino, fine dining restaurants, 5 Star stunning hotels and stylish shopping all surrounding the picturesque bay and marinas. Free entertainment events are held at the Cockle Bay Amphitheater.

We include outstanding accommodation in our Lyric Theatre packages. We can add to your itinerary and package other activities all together so you get the best deal.

Where is ? in Darling Harbour. Find the signs or follow some tips listed below:

  • On the City Side: North East(toward the bridge)
  • Sydney Aquarium Pier: Ferry & Cruises Depart, Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Wild Life World, Bars, Cafes And Restaurants.
  • King Street Wharf: to the North for Internatinonal Cruise Terminal.
  • South East: Shopping Arcades and Restaurants up stairs and along the promenade.
  • Cockle Bay Wharf: is as the base (Southern end – away from Bridge): IMAX Theatre,The Sydney Entertainment Centre, The Chinese Garden of Friendship, Cockle Bay Amphitheatre, The Power House Museum, The Museum of Applied Art & Sciences & The Exhibition Centre.
  • Western side from South to North: Sydney Convention Centre, Harbourside Shopping Centre.
  • Pyrmont Bay Wharf: Australian National Maritime Museum & Star City Casino.

The mini train covers the area inside Darling Harbour, stops are frequent and will save your feet. Everything is very well signed so you are sure to find what you are looking for.


Dining out in Darling Harbour:
Some suggestions:

Darling  Harbour houses many wonderful dining experiences, We have included some award winners by The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide awards in Darling Harbour.
Awards are presented in Chef Hats:     1, 2 & 3 Hats

 Galileo Restaurant
* Observatory Hotel		 1 Hat   Modern Australian  
 Flying Fish Restaurant
* Jones Bay Wharf		 1 Hat  Seafood/Modern Australian 
 Astral Restaurant
* Star City Hotel Tower		 1 Hat   French

Additional awards for restaurants in the Darling Harbour precinct.

Astral Restaurant -Star City Hotel Tower :
Best Restaurant – New Private Dining Room.
Sugaroom Restaurant Bar Lounge:

Our Suggessions:

  • Try the very traditional French dishes and set price menu at The Little Snail Restaurant.
  • Funky Italiano at the Spag-n-Jazz
  • or try the very Australian café come milk bar down the water end of Harris Street at the Milk & Two Café.
  • Bon appetite!!

Live:
Star City Casino and the Lyric Theatre have on going shows and entertainment through out the year. Book your tickets and packages with us, we can include many things to give you the best deal.

Water Activities:

Many Water Activities begin here at Darling Harbour, from Jet Boating to Sailing! One to mention that is a bit different is Ocean Xtreme. They take you on a ride of your life, 50 knots (that’s fast) on a Special Forces Vessel outside the harbour into blue water – this is not for the faint hearted.

Bookings are essential. Book with us for the best deal package together in the one price.

Here’s one for the girls or guys, Massage and Spa Treatment Afloat – relax onboard the graceful Olympic Spirit cruising Sydney Harbour with a full body massage and or a deluxe facial. Bookings are essential.

Have some fun on the Harbour join the Rhythmboat Crew for a choice of comedy cruises, live music and salsa cruises. Or for some hands on sailing contact Sydney By Sail.

Boat Parking: For a berth at Darling Harbour Marina – Contact the Harbour Master.

Book a Water Taxi on Sydney Harbour

Water Taxi: Need to get some where in a hurry or for something different, call a water taxi!

Things to Do:

Sydney Fish Market: This large vibrant complex has many stalls selling an outstanding array of seafood. This is Australia’s only working fisherman’s market, a Mecca for those pilgrims on the trail of Sydney’s best gourmet experiences. You can even attend a cooking class during your visit. Ask us we can include it into your package price to get you a good deal! 

Nature:

Garden of Friendship, Sydney

From Darling Habour follow the signs to one of Sydney’s most tranquil little corners, finding the Chinese Garden of Friendship. A gift from Guangdong Province in China, the garden integrates traditional design of lakes, waterfalls, pavilions and rare exotic plants.

We will include this on some of our Gardening Itineraries. 

Contact us if you would like us to include any activities in Darling Harbour onto your itinerary, we will package the price so you get the best deal!

 

Suburbs: Darling Harbour, Pyrmont, Kings Wharf, Ultimo.