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Darling Harbour is a walkable, family-friendly neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants and bars. The neighborhood has many charming qualities, its China town among the more noteworthy. Broaden your horizons with some local theater. Darling Harbour is a great home base for exploring the greater Pyrmont area, especially with so many hotels and holiday apartments to choose from.

Sightseeing around Darling Harbour

The local museums and theaters add a sense of refinement. Australian National Maritime Museum, Madame Tussauds Sydney, and Powerhouse Museum feature a variety of exhibits. You can check out the local talent at Sydney Lyric Theatre, IMAX Sydney, and Theatre Royal. Monuments like Pyrmont Bridge, Sydney Tower, and St. James Church are well regarded. Learn about the local history at Old Supreme Court Building, Sydney Mint, and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Take a tour of campus around University of Technology Sydney, University of Technology Sydney, or National Art School Gallery. Hours of family fun are waiting at Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife Sydney, and Luna Park.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Chinese Garden of Friendship, Blackwattle Bay Park, or Hyde Park. For retail therapy, consider Harbourside, Sydney Fish Market, and Strand Arcade, and seek out the perfect souvenir. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour, and King Street Wharf.

Don't miss some of the area's most popular attractions, such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, University of Sydney, and Bondi Beach. You can also check out Queen Victoria Building, The Galeries, and Sydney Entertainment Centre.

Getting around Darling Harbour

If you want to get around the city, Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Harbourside Monorail Station and Convention Light Rail Station. If you want to explore what's across the water, take a ferry from the port.

At 4.9 miles (7.8 km), Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.) is the closest major airport to Darling Harbour.