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Trip Planner:   South Pacific  /  Australia  /  New South Wales  /  Sydney  /  Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour, Sydney

4.5
#1 of 48 in Neighborhoods in Australia
Must see · Neighborhood · Other
A harbor within the giant Sydney Harbour, Darling Harbour buzzes with activity right next to downtown Sydney. Shopping centers, museums, entertainment centers, restaurants, the largest IMAX in the Southern Hemisphere, Madam Tussaud's Wax Museum, the Sydney Aquarium--the list goes on and on. You can head from attraction to attraction and then stay for dinner, or just stop in, snap a few photos, and people-watch from a cafe. For Darling Harbour and beyond, use our Sydney online travel planner to get the most from your Sydney vacation.
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Tours to Darling Harbour

FROM $38 BOOK WITH VIATOR Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $76 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sydney Bike Tours
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Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $235 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sydney Harbour Luxury Sailing Trip including Lunch
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Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $106 BOOK WITH VIATOR Morning or Afternoon Highlights Tour in Sydney with a Local Guide
4.5
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $128 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sydney Half Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private ★★★★★
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $558 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Sydney Highlights In A Day
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Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $182 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sydney Private Tours by Locals: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $37 BOOK WITH VIATOR Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO Drinks
5.0
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $115 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Sydney City and Bondi Beach Half Day Tour
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $63 BOOK WITH VIATOR Story of Sydney Running Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $1,029 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Group Sydney Harbour Luxury Cruise - 90 Minutes
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $667 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private BYO Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise - 60 or 90 Minutes
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
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Darling Harbour reviews

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TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
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4.6
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  • By Teresa C
    Once a working harbour for traders, work continues to develop this area into a great place to meet up with friends and be entertained.  more »
  • By 98shanet
    Took the kids on what we called an adventure. Caught the bus and train to darling harbour. Would of preferred to drive as it would if knocked 2 hours of our return trip but public transported it for.....  more »
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  • By Aravind Iyengar
    Darling Harbour never fails to delight no matter how many times you visit. The views are amazing and are relaxing after a long days work. Don't miss the many breweries which offer fresh beer. Best time to visit is between 5 and 7 pm
  • By swapnil kothari
    A great place to hangout with anybody, anytime of the day and 365 days. Been to darling harbour for a Xmas party and it was the most happening place with loads of pubs and music till late night. Visited again during Xmas break with family and kids, it was great with lot of options for shopping, play area, public water play areas.
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