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Darling Harbour

Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
61 2 9240 8500
As featured in 3 days in Sydney
Ranked #17 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 732 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Traveller Description: Darling Harbour is just one of the most beautiful places in Sydney. Everything looks new and modern. Here you will find plenty of shops and... more »
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Northfield, Minnesota, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Well done - exhibits are interesting and well interpreted. Take the tour of the destroyer and the sub. More

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Vinterbro, Norway
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103 helpful votes 103 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

After walking in the city a couple of days, it was a true pleasure to find our way to Darling Harbour! It was lively, yet quiet, with a lot to see and places to play! Our children loved jumping on the rocks in the water, playing with the water canals, and we all just relaxed on the cafes and watched... More

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Sydney, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

carpark problem, food too expensive but overall good view More

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Auckland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We sat and watched the fireworks over the harbour here one night and they were amazing. It's busy day and night but it's such a great spot you can see why. Tourist attractions, boats, shops, food, drinks and when the weather is good, ice cream! More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

wonderful harbour side experience, great clubs, shops, bars and restaurants right on the water with real variety of price and style. best place to spend evening in Sydney More

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Sydney
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Nice restaurants, bars and some upmarket shopping, but the whole area is more aimed at tourists than locals. It's clean and safe. There's some nicely landscaped parks and a nice water setting. This makes for a nice afternoon walk but I would not say it represents the real Sydney. Soon the monorail that runs through the place into the city... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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I love it here. There are lots of sculptures littered here & there, so it is photography time for all you tourists. The water is clean, not like some harbour which have a yucky murky colour. There are also a lot of eateries here, just do not expect the prices to be cheap. And when you walk, be careful not... More

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Thousand Oaks, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This place has something for everyone. There is a Japanese Garden, a shopping mall, Imax, dining establishments, a wild life habitat,Aquarium, Madame Touuauds and more. We didn't do any of it but walk around and enjoy the water and the views. More

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Queensland, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Darling Harbour is a great setting, especially early morning or late evening when it's a bit quieter. Lunch time=busy! It's also great to run around this area although I prefer to get past the harbour area and kings wharf to run on the quieter wharf area. But a must see, quick visit for a tourist. More

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Sussex
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Heard so much about Darling Harbour but it wasn't for me! Very artifical and lacking in atmosphere but we visited during the day so perhaps it's better at night. More

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