Tourist Haven
Neighborhood: Central Business District (CBD)
Nearest Train: Town Hall Station; Darling Harbour Light Rail; Darling Park Monorail
Phone: +61 2 9240 8500
Fax: +61 2 9240 8899
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Darling Harbour is one big showcase of fun and entertainment. Once a thriving dockland, it was redeveloped in 1988 to coincide with the 200th anniversary of European settlement in Australia and began with the construction of a large exhibition and conference centre, which has been complemented with the addition of shops, restaurants and other attractions. The huge waterfront tourist and leisure park literally hums with its emphasis on family entertainment. Highlights include Sydney Aquarium, the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sega World, the Chinese Garden, Star City Casino, the enormous IMAX Cinema and the Powerhouse Museum. Darling Harbour is a year-round beehive of activity with events for the entire family winter, spring, summer, and fall. Over the Christmas holiday season, the harbour is a magical festival featuring live music, entertainment, Christmas tree lighting, search-for-Santa, and Christmas carols. So, if you're travels find you in Sydney during the holiday season, Darling Harbour is the place to be.
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Associated Events
Chinese New Year FestivalFeb 1st, 2010 to Feb 28th, 2010
Where else but the colorful chaos of Chinatown to herald the Chinese New Year? Complete with a street parade of dazzling lanterns and drums driving evil spirits away, this two day festival marks the beginning of Sydney's Chinese community's fifteen-day celebration, which starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year. Do not miss the annual Dragon Boat Races held at Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour, when up to 100 crews compete for five cups.
Greek Festival of Sydney
Mar 1st, 2010 to May 31st, 2010
Greek Festival of Sydney keeps getting bigger and better each year. Events include a street fair, education activities for students, art exhibitions, a Greek film festival, musical and theatrical performances, a lecture series, seminars and workshops. The opening ceremony in takes place at the Bay Street Fair in Brighton Le Sands. This is a chance for Sydney's Greek communities to celebrate their culture and for everyone else to join in.
Darling Harbour Hoopla Festival
Apr 1st, 2010 to Apr 30th, 2010
Held during the Easter school holidays, the Darling Harbour Hoopla Fest is a surprise package full of magical illusions, aerial circus acts, trapeze stunts, aerial ballet, sway poles, juggling and sword balancing. There are also workshops that everyone can participate in, like learning to fly (with the help of a trapeze harness!). Buskers and street performers roam the forecourt of Darling Harbour during this colorful festival. Check local press for performance times. Most events are free.
Darling Harbour Jazz Festival
Jun 1st, 2010 to Jun 30th, 2010
The biggest event on Sydney's Jazz calendar is the Manly International Jazz Festival, but Darling Harbour's three-day event is by no means small. It is standing room only on the forecourt each Queen's Birthday long weekend, when thousands of jazz fans get into the groove. With performances from household names like James Morrison and Vince Jones, Darling Harbour Jazz Festival is a mostly-mainstream jazz festival, in a stunning open-air location on the shores of Sydney Harbour. Most events are free. For exact dates, kindly check the website.
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