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Darling Square

82 Hay Street, Sydney NSW 2000

A variety of food spots, who we could partner with to offer, e.g., 10% discount to delegates who show their badge when purchasing.

Darling Square - Restaurant, Bar and Entertainment Precinct | Darling Harbour

Restaurants:

  • Holy Basil Darling Square Thai, Vegetarian Friendly 
    Shop 8, 51 Tumbalong Blvd, Haymarket, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia
  • Auvers Cafe, European, Asian 
    Shop NE 04 12 Nicolle Walk Darling Square, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

Darling Harbour 

A variety of restaurants near the Darling Harbour attractions. E.g., The Little Snail Restaurant, Tokio Hotel Restaurant, Nick’s Seafood Restaurant, Adria Bar Restaurant

Your Official Guide To Darling Harbour | Discover Sydney | Darling Harbour

Restaurants:

  • Little Snail French European, Vegeterian Friendly 
    50 Murray St 50 Murray St, 2009, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

  • The Malaya Asian Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options  
    39 Lime St King Street Wharf, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

  • Waterfront Grill Bar, Grill, Australian  
    Shop 289 2-10 Darling Dr Shop 289, Harbourside, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

 

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Bars

  • Mister Percy
    139 Murray Street, 2009 Pyrmont
    (12 min walk)
     
  • Old Mates Place
    Level 4/199 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000 (14 min walk)
     
  • The Rooftop 
    214-216 Harris St, Pyrmont NSW 2009 
    (17 min walk)

UNIQUELY SYDNEY


 

Whale Watching
 

Whale watching is a thrilling experience that lets you witness the majestic migration of humpback and southern right whales along Sydney's coastline.

From May to November, you can join a cruise from Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, or other locations and reach the open ocean in minutes to see these gentle giants up close.

Sydney Opera House
 

Step inside the Sydney Opera House - where extraordinary architecture meets extraordinary performances. Your ticket to a magical experience awaits. Explore the best ways to visit, explore, and enjoy this icon.

What’s on | Sydney Opera House

Royal Botanic Garden  Sydney

Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2000

Your oasis in the heart of Sydney, with views of the harbour. Make a day of it with the family, relax with friends or enjoy some me time at Australia's oldest botanic garden.

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney | Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Chinese Garden of Friendship

Pier Street, Darling Harbour New South Wales 2000

Escape from the hustle and bustle to a serene, secluded garden—Darling Harbour’s Chinese Garden of Friendship. The walled Chinese Garden respectfully recreates the philosophy and harmony of a traditional Chinese garden in its waterfalls, lakes, exotic plants, pavilions and hidden pathways...once you’ve discovered this secret garden, you’ll never want to leave!

Chinese Garden of Friendship - Things to do in Sydney | Darling Harbour

The Rocks Walking Tours
 

There is no better way to get up close and personal with the history of Sydney. 

Hear the legends and history of Sydney as you stroll the shoreline of the sparkling Sydney Harbour and wander down hidden alleyways, shady courtyards, and cobbled lanes. Discover what makes The Rocks tick on a Sydney heritage walk.

The Rocks Walking Tour | Historical Sydney Walking Tours (rockswalkingtours.com.au)

The Museum of Fire
 

1 Museum Drive, Penrith NSW 2750

The Museum of Fire is a not-for-profit, registered charity and the official heritage partner of Fire and Rescue New South Wales.

The museum’s collection is of national significance and celebrates the important and heroic history of firefighters and fire services across Australia. 

Museum Of Fire | Penrith

Hyde Park Barracks Museum

Queens Square, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000

A UNESCO World Heritage site in the heart of contemporary Sydney, the Hyde Park Barracks is an extraordinary record of the living legacy of colonial Australia.

Originally built to house convicts, the Barracks also served as a women’s immigration depot and asylum, and later law courts and government offices.

Today this immersive museum tells the stories of the thousands of men, women and children held or housed there, and the Aboriginal communities profoundly impacted by the relentless push of colonial expansion.

Hyde Park Barracks (mhnsw.au)

National Maritime Museum 

2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour
Sydney NSW 2000

The Australian National Maritime Museum represent Australia’s close links to the sea covering Indigenous Australian’s deep connection to ocean, early exploration, immigration, commerce, defence, adventure, sport, play and identity.

From fascinating artefacts, thought-provoking exhibitions and fun activities for kids (and big kids), the museum gives you a chance to connect to Australia’s maritime past and present in surprising ways. 

Home - Australian National Maritime Museum (sea.museum)

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

1-5 Wheat Road, Sydney New South Wales 2000

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium transports you to a magical underwater world filled with amazing discovery. Come on an interactive journey through the oceans and get up close to some of the most incredible creatures you’ll ever meet, such as a dugong, turtles and penguins! 

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets & Passes | SEA LIFE Sydney (visitsealife.com)

WILD LIFE Sydney
Zoo

1-5 Wheat Road, Sydney New South Wales 2000

Discover the best of Australia at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo - the Home of the Aussie Big Five! From snapping a selfie with a koala, meeting a kangaroo, coming eye-to-eye with Rocky the huge saltwater crocodile, watching Ringo the wombat play in his exhibit to watching our resident platypus swim through the water, there's always something to explore! WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo features interactive displays, entertaining daily keeper talk and enhanced walk-through habitats. 

Ticket Prices - Darling Harbour - WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

Taronga Zoo Sydney
 

Bradley's Head Road, Mosman New South Wales 2088 

Discover Taronga Zoo Sydney’s brand-new Amphibian & Reptile experience, ARC. Get up close to 42 creatures that jump, slither and crawl, like the Tuatara, Alligator Snapping Turtle, the Inland Taipan and the largest reticulated Python in Australia.

Taronga Conservation Society Australia

Sydney Fringe Festival
 

1 - 30 September 2024

The Sydney Fringe Festival is the largest independent arts event in New South Wales.

Each September culture creators from all over the city join forcing to share Sydney’s stories and demonstrate the type of city they want to live in all year round and artists from the fringe around the country and the world join us to make a truly global local festival  — a month of delicious, unfiltered, eclectic performances, where anything could happen.

Sydney Fringe 

Blue Mountains Tours
 

The Blue Mountains are a majestic mountain range near Sydney, Australia.

This UNESCO World Heritage area is known for its natural beauty — verdant forests, lofty hills, deep canyons, steep cliffs, and plunging waterfalls — along with its charming villages.

If you’re looking to escape the hustle-bustle of the city, here’s the place you must visit for a breath of fresh air. About 80 KM from Sydney, the Blue Mountains make for a wonderful day or weekend trip.

Blue Mountains Tour from $99 | Blue Mountains Day Trips from Sydney (bluemountainstoursydney.com.au)

Madame Tussauds
Sydney

1-5 Wheat Road, Sydney New South Wales 2000

Get up-close and personal with your favourite celebrities and become the star of the story with their new immersive experiences. 

Tickets and Passes | Madame Tussauds™ Sydney