Bus
For buses travelling through the CBD along Elizabeth, Castlereagh, George or York streets, alight at Market, Park, Druitt, Bathurst or Liverpool streets.
If you walk down Market Street you will enter Darling Harbour close to Pyrmont Bridge, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and Cockle Bay Wharf.
If you walk down Park and Druitt streets you will enter Darling Harbour close to Cockle Bay Wharf, the IMAX Theatre complex and Sydney Visitor Centre.
The Bathurst Street entrance into Darling Harbour takes you to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and Sydney Visitor Centre.
The Liverpool Street entrance into Darling Harbour is adjacent to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
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Ferry
Catch a ferry to Darling Harbour from Circular Quay and alight at King Street Wharf, or Pyrmont Bay Wharf.
If you alight at King Street Wharf, you'll be close to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Cockle Bay and King Street Wharf.
If you alight at Pyrmont Bay Wharf, you'll be close to the Australian National Maritime Museum and Harbourside Shopping Centre.
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Light Rail
The Inner West Light Rail travels between Central Station in the CBD and Dulwich Hill in the Inner West and has a number of stops in Darling Harbour.
Alight at the Paddy's Market stop the Powerhouse Museum and the Chinese Garden.
Alight at Exhibition stop for Tumbalong Park and the ICC Sydney Exhibition halls.
Alight at Convention stop for the ICC Sydney Convention Centre and Harbourside Shopping Centre.
Alight at the Pyrmont Bay stop for the Australian National Maritime Museum and Pyrmont Bay Park.
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Bicycle
Pyrmont Bridge is a shared path used by pedestrians and cyclists, providing a scenic gateway to Darling Harbour—from Sydney’s CBD to the east, and inner city to the west.
On Pyrmont Bridge, as on all shared paths, cyclists are required to give way to pedestrians at all times, even if that means coming to a complete stop. The speed limit on the bridge for cyclists is 10km/h.
Darling Drive is now also open as a shared path, allowing cyclists to access Darling Harbour, Darling Square, Pyrmont and Ultimo.
There are 50 bicycle racks located at the ICC Sydney and 40 bicycle racks at Darling Quarter that are available for public use.
The Place Management Division of Property NSW is working closely with transport agencies, the City of Sydney and other interested groups to ensure the harmonious flow of traffic between cyclists and pedestrians along this busy thoroughfare. Please adhere to the signs along Pyrmont Bridge and be mindful of Shared Path etiquette.
Train
For rails travelling through the CBD along Elizabeth, Castlereagh, George or York streets, alight at Market, Park, Druitt, Bathurst or Liverpool streets.
If you walk down Market Street you will enter Darling Harbour close to Pyrmont Bridge, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and Cockle Bay Wharf.
If you walk down Park and Druitt streets you will enter Darling Harbour close to Cockle Bay Wharf, the IMAX Theatre complex and Sydney Visitor Centre.
The Bathurst Street entrance into Darling Harbour takes you to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and Sydney Visitor Centre.
The Liverpool Street entrance into Darling Harbour is adjacent to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
More info
View up to date information on developments in Darling Harbour that will impact access to the precinct.
Taxi
For Taxi travelling through the CBD along Elizabeth, Castlereagh, George or York streets, alight at Market, Park, Druitt, Bathurst or Liverpool streets.
If you walk down Market Street you will enter Darling Harbour close to Pyrmont Bridge, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and Cockle Bay Wharf.
If you walk down Park and Druitt streets you will enter Darling Harbour close to Cockle Bay Wharf, the IMAX Theatre complex and Sydney Visitor Centre.
The Bathurst Street entrance into Darling Harbour takes you to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and Sydney Visitor Centre.
The Liverpool Street entrance into Darling Harbour is adjacent to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
More info
View up to date information on developments in Darling Harbour that will impact access to the precinct.
Parking
There are a number of secure car parks conveniently located in and around Darling Harbour.
Want convenient and cheap parking? Try booking a car park in advance and look out for special ‘early bird’, evening and weekend parking rates.
Click 'Parking' in the menu above to view car park information.
Remember to plan your route in advance!
Water Taxi
Grab a Water Taxi to Darling Harbour. Aussie Water Taxi’s departing from The Rocks, Circular Quay, The Opera House, Luna Park.
One way fare to Darling Harbour:
$15 per adult (minimum 2 pax)
$10 per child
Return fare to and from Darling Harbour:
$25 per adult (minimum 2 pax)
$15 per child
One way fare for groups of 10 or more:
$10 per person
Where to grab a water cab in Darling Harbour?
Cockle Bay Marina, Harbour Side steps, Harbour Side Jetty, Convention Jetty, King St wharf 6 through 9, Aquarium Wharf and Pier 26
Where to grab a water cab at Circular Quay/The Rocks?
Commissioners Steps, Harbour Masters Steps, Eastern Pontoon, Campbell's Cove
Aussie Water Taxis
(02) 9211 7730
Boat
Book a berth and sail your own boat into the Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour before enjoying everything that is on offer in the precinct, then sailing out again!
Book online or call (02) 9211 5227.
Note that no petrol boats are allowed at the Marina during fireworks displays and that the Marina is closed on New Year's Eve, 31 December, and on Australia Day, 26 January.
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