Darling Harbour and the city towers on a bright day

Neighbourhood guide · Sydney

Darling Harbour and Pyrmont, the western waterfront

The Maritime Museum, SEA LIFE, Pyrmont Bridge and the new Sydney Fish Market.

The back story

  1. Neighbourhood guide

    Darling Harbour and Pyrmont

    Darling Harbour·In depth

    The waterfront west of the city: the Maritime Museum, SEA LIFE, the new Fish Market and Pyrmont Bridge.

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What to see and do

  1. Darling Harbour

    SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

    Darling Harbour·Aquarium

    Australian aquatic life at Darling Harbour, from sharks to a penguin boat ride.

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  2. Ships at the wharf

    Australian National Maritime Museum

    Darling Harbour·Museum

    Australia’s museum of the sea, with ships to board at Darling Harbour.

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  3. Pyrmont Bridge

    Darling Harbour

    Darling Harbour·Waterfront

    The waterfront west of the city, crossed on foot by Pyrmont Bridge.

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Where to eat

  1. Italian soul, Japanese precision

    LuMi

    Pyrmont·Restaurant

    An intimate tasting-menu restaurant by the water in Pyrmont.

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  2. The new market

    Sydney Fish Market

    Blackwattle Bay·Market

    The new Sydney Fish Market on Blackwattle Bay, opened 19 January 2026; open daily 7am–10pm.

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Where to stay

  1. Above Darling Harbour

    Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

    Darling Harbour·Grand hotel

    A tower over Darling Harbour, steps from the ICC and the Maritime Museum.

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  2. The curving tower

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    Darling Harbour·Design hotel

    The undulating tower over Darling Harbour, all bold design.

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