Darling Harbour Walk, Sydney

Darling Harbour Walk (Self Guided), Sydney

Cafés, bars, shops, museums, theaters, events, festivals and history, Darling Harbor is an exciting waterfront location with something for people of all ages and interests. Climb aboard a historic tall ship for a voyage across the harbor or enjoy a meal on the water with a dining cruise.

Meanwhile, adrenalin junkies can zip across the sea on a powerful jet boat that can hold approximately 20 passengers. Come face to face with life under the ocean wave when you visit the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. See sharks, rays and schools of colorful fish. At Wildlife Sydney Zoo, enjoy encounters with koalas, crocodiles, kangaroos and many other animal species. There’s even more fun for children at the Darling Quarter Playground with its climbing ropes, swings, slides and water games.

Make your way over to the Harborside Shopping Center, where you will find lots of fashion and gift shops and a large food court. For some quiet, contemplative moments, stop by the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Stroll among a walled enclave of pavilions, hidden pathways, waterfalls and lakes.

At night, Darling Harbor takes on a magical aura with illuminated fountains and lights from buildings reflected in the water. Enjoy the scene with a romantic meal on a terrace of one of the many restaurants. There are more than 30 eateries featuring cuisines from all over the globe. Darling Harbor is well connected to the rest of the city via public transport and is just a few minutes’ walk from the central business district.
How it works: A discovery walk features a route using which you can explore a popular city neighborhood on your own. This walk, along with other self-guided walks in over 1,500 cities, can be found on the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app's built-in GPS navigation functions allow following this walk route with ease. The app works both online and offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Darling Harbour Walk Map

Guide Name: Darling Harbour Walk
Guide Location: Australia » Sydney
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Author: Helen
View from Pyrmont Bridge, Cockle Bay Wharf

1) View from Pyrmont Bridge, Cockle Bay Wharf

Cockle Bay Wharf

3) Cockle Bay Wharf

The Spiral Fountain

5) The Spiral Fountain

Hard Rock Cafe Sydney

6) Hard Rock Cafe Sydney

Harbourside Shopping Centre

7) Harbourside Shopping Centre

Australian National Maritime Museum, HMAS Vampire

9) Australian National Maritime Museum, HMAS Vampire

Waterfront Promenade

10) Waterfront Promenade

Night View from Waterfront Promenade

11) Night View from Waterfront Promenade

Pyrmont Street, The Star Casino

12) Pyrmont Street, The Star Casino

Foreshore Promenade

13) Foreshore Promenade

14) "Life From A Suitcase", The Signorelli Sculpture

Ballart-Park Harbour Walkway

15) Ballart-Park Harbour Walkway

Walking Tours in Sydney, Australia

Create Your Own Walk in Sydney

Create Your Own Walk in Sydney

Creating your own self-guided walk in Sydney is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Sydney Introduction Walking Tour

Sydney Introduction Walking Tour

Sydney was found in 1788 when a fleet of eleven British ships arrived at where Sydney Cove is today. Onboard those pioneer vessels were 759 convicts plus sailors and marines to guard them. The city was named after Lord Sydney, the British Secretary of State who recommended the British government to establish a penal colony in Australia.

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Food Tour in Sydney

Food Tour in Sydney

Sydney is a melting pot, and the local food culture is a sure testament to that. The inflow of immigrants from Europe and Asia over the years has turned the city into a much coveted foodie destination. This tour offers an introduction to the multifaceted and diverse food & brewery experience to be had here.

Start with Gateway Sydney, an upscale food court with WiFi and just about any kind...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Sydney's Historical Churches

Sydney's Historical Churches

Over the years, Sydney's historical churches have aroused a sense of admiration in many beholders. Some of these buildings have even become iconic symbols of Sydney, well worth going a good way to see as vivid examples of both historical and architectural value.

The impressive Early English-style of architecture seen in Saint Mary's Cathedral is said to have inspired the American...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Newtown Street Murals Walking Tour

Newtown Street Murals Walking Tour

Whenever you think of street art in Sydney, one suburb immediately springs to mind and that is Newtown. Largely regarded as Sydney’s coolest neighborhood, this is a ground zero of the city's mural art scene.

Ever since the early 1990s, with the appearance of the famous “I Have a Dream” Mural on King Street, a powerful depiction of Martin Luther King Junior's iconic speech, this...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
The Rocks Walking Tour

The Rocks Walking Tour

The Rocks is a historic area and the oldest neighborhood in downtown Sydney. It was the site where on 26 January 1788 a Union flag was raised to announce the establishment of the first British penal colony in New South Wales. Many of the old stone buildings are made of quarry stones hand-chipped by early convicts, which gave the area its name.

Today's Rocks is a thriving locality packed...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Historic Buildings Walking Tour

Historic Buildings Walking Tour

One of the Australia’s largest cities, Sydney is also the country's oldest metropolis. It has no shortage of impressive historical buildings, some dating back as far as the early 19th century. Many of the local landmarks, such as Sydney Town Hall, Queen Victoria Building (QVB), Hyde Park Barracks and others, are wonders in their own right and fit to delight any history buff.

One can...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles

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