Designed with keeping to the traditions of Chinese gardens, this place offers respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Officially titled the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
The largest cinema screen in the World! With an 8 storey high screen, Imax Threatre has 2D and 3D films from around the world showing crystal clear images, wrapped in digital surround sound.
This world class attraction has sports, rock and movie stars, historical figures, world leaders and other famous people. The movers and shakers of our world, past and present.
With a wonderful collection of boats, ships and a submarine, the National Maritime Museum explores the history, technology and everything connected with the maritime nation of Australia.
With permanent and changing exhibitions, there is something for everyone.
Complete with glass tunnels, living coral, brilliantly coloured tropical fish and of course Sharks. In fact, the world’s largest variety of rays and sharks and over 1700 marine animals.
New is Dugong Island, with an underwater shipwreck starring Pig and Wuru, two famous Dugongs.
Aquarium Pier, East side of Darling Harbour. Darling Harbour
NSW 2000
The Powerhouse Museum
The Powerhouse Museum is Sydney’s largest and most popular museum. Home to Australian culture and history, the Powerhouse is the perfect place to get a comprehensive insight into this rich and diverse country. Visit the Museum to find out about all things Australian - explore how Australians live, work and entertain themselves, find out about Australia’s notable record in research and innovation and discover the contemporary voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Touch screen computers, audio phones, science experiments and hands-on fun are guaranteed to delight children and adults alike. An ever-changing program of temporary displays complements a range of permanent exhibitions, and regular demonstrations, performances, workshops and other special events are presented throughout the Museum.
The Museum is ideally situated in Darling Harbour, Sydney’s prestige waterfront location, close to the CBD and many other fantastic Sydney attractions. The Museum also provides several language guides to ensure maximum enjoyment for all.
Whether it’s vegemite, Holden cars, didgeridoos or traditional bush kitchens you’re interested in, the Powerhouse Museum is a must-see for all international visitors.
Located next to the city centre at Darling Harbour, Wild Life Sydney is a very unique animal park. There are interactive displays, daily shows, daily feeding sessions and enhanced walk-through habitats. Experience Koala Encounters, The Outback and Butterfly Tropics and a five metre Crocodile, lovingly named Rex.
Darling Harbour Attractions, Museums and Art Galleries
See the Attractions and Museums in Darling Harbour on the Map: Map showing Darling Harbour Attractions.
Chinese Garden
Designed with keeping to the traditions of Chinese gardens, this place offers respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Officially titled the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Phone
+061 2 9240 8888.
Pier Street
Darling Harbour
NSW
2000
Imax Theatre Sydney
The largest cinema screen in the World! With an 8 storey high screen, Imax Threatre has 2D and 3D films from around the world showing crystal clear images, wrapped in digital surround sound.
Imax Theatre Sydney
Darling Harbour Map
Phone
+061 2 9281 3300.
31 Wheat Road.
Darling Harbour
NSW
2000
Madame Tussauds Sydney
This world class attraction has sports, rock and movie stars, historical figures, world leaders and other famous people. The movers and shakers of our world, past and present.
Madame Tussauds
Darling Harbour Attractions Map
Phone
1-800-205-851.
Aquarium Wharf.
Darling Harbour
NSW
2000
National Maritime Museum
With a wonderful collection of boats, ships and a submarine, the National Maritime Museum explores the history, technology and everything connected with the maritime nation of Australia.
With permanent and changing exhibitions, there is something for everyone.
National Maritime Museum
Darling Harbour Attractions Map
Open from 9am-8pm daily
2 Murray Street.
Darling Harbour
NSW
2000
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
Complete with glass tunnels, living coral, brilliantly coloured tropical fish and of course Sharks. In fact, the world’s largest variety of rays and sharks and over 1700 marine animals.
New is Dugong Island, with an underwater shipwreck starring Pig and Wuru, two famous Dugongs.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Darling Harbour Attractions Map
Open from 9am-8pm daily
Aquarium Pier, East side of Darling Harbour.
Darling Harbour
NSW
2000
The Powerhouse Museum
The Powerhouse Museum is Sydney’s largest and most popular museum. Home to Australian culture and history, the Powerhouse is the perfect place to get a comprehensive insight into this rich and diverse country. Visit the Museum to find out about all things Australian - explore how Australians live, work and entertain themselves, find out about Australia’s notable record in research and innovation and discover the contemporary voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Touch screen computers, audio phones, science experiments and hands-on fun are guaranteed to delight children and adults alike. An ever-changing program of temporary displays complements a range of permanent exhibitions, and regular demonstrations, performances, workshops and other special events are presented throughout the Museum.
The Museum is ideally situated in Darling Harbour, Sydney’s prestige waterfront location, close to the CBD and many other fantastic Sydney attractions. The Museum also provides several language guides to ensure maximum enjoyment for all.
Whether it’s vegemite, Holden cars, didgeridoos or traditional bush kitchens you’re interested in, the Powerhouse Museum is a must-see for all international visitors.
The Powerhouse Museum
Map: Darling Harbour to Sydney South
Phone
+061 2 9217 0341
500 Harris St.
Ultimo
NSW
2007
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Located next to the city centre at Darling Harbour, Wild Life Sydney is a very unique animal park. There are interactive displays, daily shows, daily feeding sessions and enhanced walk-through habitats. Experience Koala Encounters, The Outback and Butterfly Tropics and a five metre Crocodile, lovingly named Rex.
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Darling Harbour Attractions Map
Phone
+61 2 9333 9288
Aquarium Pier, East side of Darling Harbour.
Darling Harbour
NSW
2000
Nearby Places to Visit
The city center has a number of the best places to visit including museums and art galleries: See Sydney Attractions.
The Rocks is a restored historical district just across the cove from the Sydney Opera House. See The Rocks Attractions.
Other Places of Interest nearby:
See the Sydney City Map of Where to Go, What to See and Places to Visit.
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