Darling Harbour

A lively harbourside precinct, Darling Harbour is just a 10-minute walk from the city centre. It is home to some of Sydney's most popular attractions including the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILDLIFE Sydney, the Australian National Maritime Museum, the Powerhouse Museum and the Chinese Garden of Friendship.

It's also one of Sydney's largest dining, shopping and entertainment hotspots, open day and night. King Street Wharf is lined with restaurants, cafes and funky nightclubs while Cockle Bay Wharf offers waterfront promenades with alfresco cafes, bars and restaurants. Harbourside Shopping Centre offers a dynamic mix of shops, restaurants and food outlets.

Darling Harbour is a focal point for many of Sydney’s celebrations. Enjoy annual events such as the New Year’s Day and Australia Day fireworks. There’s also plenty of family-friendly fun at Tumbalong Park. Alternatively, sit outdoors at the cultural precinct of Darling Quarter, and enjoy one of Australia’s best playgrounds for kids and a nightly interactive LED light display.

Access to Darling Harbour is mostly level from surrounding streets. The ferry wharves at Circular Quay and Darling Harbour are both fully accessible. All Light Rail stations have either ramp or lift access with two stations situated in the precinct. Darling Harbour’s car parks provide accessible parking spaces and level access to the street. An electric wheelchair recharge station is situated along the wall on Tumbalong Boulevard at Palm Grove.