Joanna James
Sydney's Darling Harbour is an iconic image of the city and comes across as one of the most sought-after attractions in the State of New South Wales. Here is why you must go there.
videncing the rich past of the city in no uncertain manner is a cultural landmark that must be penned down in your itinerary. Constructed in the year 1889, the Town Hall building serves as a constant reminder of the sheer ambition and brilliance of the 19th-century builder. Comprising a beautiful limestone façade that merges magnificently well with the Victorian architecture on show throughout its entirety, the Town Hall affords the curious at heart with a valuable history lesson about the city and its early beginnings.
Want more than a glimpse of what the world's oceans hold? Then make no mistake in scheduling a trip to Sea Life Aquarium for one mesmerising encounter with the creatures of the deep. Worthy of mention is the fact that the Aquarium takes care of two of the four dugong species that are believed to be held in captivity within the Southern Hemisphere. The Aquarium presents visitors with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get up, close and personal with seals, sharks, turtles and schools of tropical fish which feature prominently as part of more than 6,000 species of marine life that are found here.
elive those fond childhood memories all over again at arguably, Sydney's most popular centre for the performing arts at Capitol Theatre. Nestled in the Haymarket District and within close proximity to PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney provides accommodation and has some of the best hotel suites Sydney is known for. This alluring site is a 'must-visit' if you are in its immediate vicinity. With a reputation of having staged award-winning productions in the likes of the Lion King and Les Miserables respectively, patrons of stage theatre and Hollywood blockbusters would find the Capitol Theatre quite to their liking.
For all things music, live gigs and whatnot, do head over to the sensational setting of Metro Theatre which will surely get you moving no sooner you enter. Built into a former cinema, the Theatre brings together local as well as international artists who will leave no stone unturned in putting on one jaw-dropping extravaganza. Housing two distinct spaces in the likes of The Lair and The Forum, the Metro Theatre doubles up as an independent rock club and serves as the perfect platform for emerging musicians and singers to make a name for themselves.
For indulgences of varying nature and degree, make a note of the vibrant neighbourhood that consists of King Street Wharf and Cockle Bay Wharf. Whether you want to tuck into flavoursome bursts of traditional Australian cuisine or party it up by the water's edge well into the night, then these two areas cannot be missed out on under any circumstance. With a range of entertainment venues, shops and restaurants to check out, these wharves are a holidaymaker's dream come true and in turn, a great way to people-watch or go on a casual stroll as well.
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