This waterside pocket of Sydney has got it all; amazing entertainment, fascinating museums, incredible wildlife and delicious dining options right on the water plus a brand-new food precinct. Darling Harbour is a fantastic family-friendly destination right in the heart of Sydney that has something for everyone.
Adult
A$ 8.00
Child (4-15)
A$ 6.00
This is the gateway to all the wonderful things that Sydney Harbour has to offer. Circular Quay in Sydney Cove is bordered by the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Garden on one side and the Sydney Harbour Bridge on the other. It’s also the main ferry terminal in Sydney, making it easy to explore one of the world’s great natural harbours.
Stroll along the western side of the busy transport hub to the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and The Rocks, where the British colony began in 1788. On the other side of the quay, explore Sydney’s dark past at the Justice and Police Museum housed in a former colonial court and police station.
Timetable
The Sydney Harbour Hopper operates between Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and Taronga Zoo.
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Darling Harbour Circular Quay Taronga Zoo Circular Quay Darling Harbour 8:40 9:00 9:14 – 9:36 9:55 10:15 10:29 – 10:51 11:00 11:20 11:35 11:50 12:07 12:50 13:10 13:25 13:40 13:57 14:05 14:25 14:40 14:55 15:12 15:27 – 15:53 16:07 16:24 16:27 – 16:53 17:07 17:24
Fares Info
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Single ticket fares between Circular Quay and one destination from the list below can be purchased from one of our ticket offices at Circular Quay Wharf 6, Darling Harbour Pier 26 Shop 2b, online or onboard the vessel
Destination Adult Child Darling Harbour $8.00 $6.00 Taronga Zoo
$8.50 $6.00
Route Map
Walk along the foreshore and be rewarded with spectacular views. Stroll under the world’s largest steel arch bridge to Walsh Bay, a theatre precinct with heritage wharves. Follow the same path along the water and you’ll arrive at Barangaroo Reserve and if you continue further down you’ll get to the Barangaroo precinct.
Dotted around the quay are enticing places to eat and drink, including acclaimed fine dining restaurants Quay, Aria Sydney and Bennelong, which is inside one of the Opera House’s white sails. For stunning harbour views, head for Cafe Sydney on the rooftop of heritage-listed Customs House or Hacienda in the Pullman Quay Grand.
The Gateway food court is home to over 25 fast casual dining options. Nearby, Mary’s Circular Quay does a mean cheeseburger, head to Tapavino for Spanish tapas, Bar Patron offers Mexican fare and Botanic House is a pan-Asian restaurant in the Royal Botanic Garden.
The Squire’s Landing is a brewhouse boasting world class views on the northern end of the Overseas Passenger Terminal and Cruise Bar, in the same building, is all about cocktails. On the other side of the harbour, Opera Bar is a favourite with locals and tourists and Bulletin Place is a great small bar.