Darling Harbour (Sydney, Australia)
Get Ready to Have Some Fun at Darling Harbour
Sydney has a special spot full of family-friendly activities that should be on every visitor’s must-see list. Darling Harbour is just a ten-minute walk from the city centre, and boasts a waterfront pedestrian area full of shops, restaurants, museums, theatres and nightlife. Sure to be a highlight of any visit to Australia, travellers can hop on a harbour cruise, stop in at the world-class waterpark, or take a ride on the heritage carousel. Boasting a zoo, aquarium, and the world’s largest cinema screen, Darling Harbour has some of the best things to do in Sydney.
It’s Never a Bad Time to Visit Sydney or Darling Harbour
Australia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and is also well known for its scorching hot temperatures. When it’s time to beat the heat and avoid the crowds, there are a few months of the year when travellers can count on favourable weather in Sydney, in addition to a few less tourists. October, November, late February and March typically see cooler days and school holiday crowds at a minimum. If it’s not possible to visit Sydney and experience all that Darling Harbour has to offer during these times, a vacation that coincides with one of Australia’s popular festivals is also a good idea. Tourists can kick off the new year with the vibrant arts, music and culture of the Sydney Festival in January, or be dazzled by Vivid Sydney, a festival of light, music and ideas that takes place from the end of May to the middle of June. Music festivals are also a big tourist draw in Australia, and visitors to Sydney can celebrate the start of summer at Harbour Life, see the latest musical acts at Field Day, or see and be seen at Sydney City Limits.
Some of the Best Sydney Accommodation is in Darling Harbour
Tourists can’t beat the convenience of a night at one of the many Darling Harbour hotels. Accommodation is plentiful in Darling Harbour, and that means that a good night’s sleep is within walking distance of most top attractions in the area. After a day of checking out the koalas, Tasmanian devils and other native animals at Wild Life Sydney Zoo, it’s an easy stroll to short term accommodation. Darling Harbour hotels are also in close proximity to other fun family destinations. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Chinese Garden of Friendship, and the Australian National Maritime Museum are popular stops. Whether it’s important to be back in time for cocktail hour, or to have a nearby home base when travelling with kids, there’s a large variety of accommodation in Darling Harbour to choose from. Travellers looking for a little bit of luxury might want to check into the Hyatt Regency Sydney or the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour with an infinity pool and spectacular harbour views. Tourists on a budget will also find a backpacker hostel and boutique hotels that suit every price range.
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Contact
Darling Harbour District | Official hotel site