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DARLING HARBOURDarling Harbour, an easy walk from the city or a short ride on the Monorail. Or come by ferry from Circular Quay, light rail from Central Railway or via the red Sydney Explorer bus from anywhere in the City.
COCKLE BAY WHARFOverlooking the water of Cockle Bay and Cockle Bay Wharf. New complex of restaurants, cafes, nightclub and hotel, function centre. 201 Sussex Street, Sydney DARLING HARBOUR VISITOR CENTRE (near the Imax Theatre) Open 9am-5.30pm, seven days Tel. (02) 9286 0111 
IMAX CINEMATen times larger than traditional cinema format. Originating in Canada, now located world-wide. The screen at Darling Harbour is the largest of any in the world, over eight storeys high. Most IMAX films last about 40 minutes. Films screen in 2D and 3D (special glasses required and supplied at an extra small charge). A different film shown every hour from 10am-10pm. Southern Promenade, Darling Harbour. Admission: Adult $18, Child $13, Concession $15, Family $50 Tel. 9281 3300 NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM Australia's largest collection of famous ships, historical vessels and nautical Memorabilia, including Captain Cook's cannon. Climb over the submarine "Onslow", the destroyer "Vampire", the "Spirit of Australia", which holds the world speed record. See the winged keel that won the America's Cup for "Australia II". Explore a warship and a submarine. Visit the Museum Shop, relax at the waterfront Café. On the western side of Darling Harbour. 2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour. Open 9.30am-5pm daily. (Closed Christmas Day) Entry to museum and galleries is free. Admission fee applies to largte ships and special events. Tel. 9298 3777. 
NORTHERN TERRITORY & OUTBACK CENTREFeatures the Outback Theatre, daily big-screen presentations (free) and live productions. The Outback Store. 28 Darling Walk, Darling Harbour. Between Sega World and the Chinese Gardens. Open daily 9.30am-7pm Tel. 9283 7477 POWERHOUSE MUSEUM 500 Harris Street, Ultimo A centre of technology, social history, decorative arts and science. Interact with the displays and demonstrations. Visit the Gift and Souvenir Shop and Restaurant. Open 10am-5pm daily. (Closed Christmas Day) Admission: Adults $10, Children (5-15 yrs) $5, Family $25. Additional admission applies to some temporary exhibitions. Members, children under five, Australian Seniors Card holders and pensioners free. Tel. 9217 0111. ...more info STAR CITY Sydney's new harbourside entertainment complex with the Lyric Theatre, hotel, restaurants and the casino. 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont Open 24 hours. Free admission. Tel. 9777 9000 
SYDNEY AQUARIUM The world's largest collections of sharks. See over 11,000 marine animals, including the platypus, seals, fairy penguins and crocodiles. See thousands of unusual fish. Air-conditioned underwater tunnel to view gigantic sharks, sting-rays. The Great Barrier Reef display with over 6,000 colourful tropical animals, a live coral cave, a Seal Sanctuary, with its transparent viewing room. Open 9am-10pm every day (last ticket sale 9pm), except 9am-6pm Christmas Day and New Years Eve (last ticket sale 5pm). Seal Sanctuary closes at sunset. SYDNEY FISH MARKETS |
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