Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia is a tourist attraction that features more then 40 restaurants and cafes serving food from all over the world.http://darlingharbour.com/sydney-Accommodation_Dining_Bars.htm   It also offers shopping, attractions and evening entertainment with nightclubs and bars.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAgQ8zwQe-o    

It is located close to Circular Quay and the Sydney Opera House.  Other attractions near Darling Harbour are the Maritime Museum, the aquarium, and Sydney Wildlife World.  Mahalo travel expert Asha K states that this is the place to go to get a picture with a koala.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAgQ8zwQe-o 

Sydney’s Darling Harbour holds annual events, such as Hoopla.  This circus festival features stunt performers, street artists and entertainers from across the globe.  The Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival is held in June.  The festival offers concerts from new and established names in the jazz world.http://darlingharbour.com/sydney-Things_To_Do-Annual_events.htm http://darlingharbour.com/sydney-Things_To_Do-Annual_events.htm 

Once an area of unkempt docklands, Darling Harbour has been redesigned as a waterfront entertainment area.  The harbour has been used for hundreds of years, first by native inhabitants and then by Europeans.  In 1812, it was developed into an industrial and goods-handling district.  However, by the 1970s Darling Harbour was rarely used.  The redevelopment of the area began in 1984 and it was reopened in 1988.http://www.darlingharbour.com/sydney-Education-Heritage_and_History.htm 

Although Darling Harbour itself has no admission cost, most attractions and restaurants will cost something.  However, some attractions are free, such as the Maritime Museum and all annual events.http://darlingharbour.com/sydney-Things_To_Do-Annual_events.htm   

Visitors to Darling Harbour can reach it by taking a train, bus, ferry, monorail, light rail or car.  If drving a car, there are parking stations located throughout the harbor district.  Those taking the train can exit at Druitt Street.  If using a bus, visitors can use the Druitt Street, Market Street or Liverpool Street stops.  When taking a ferry, visitors can go ashore at the King Street or Pyrmont Bay wharfs.  Visitors taking the monorail can exit at Darling Park Station, Harbourside Station, Convention Centre Station or Paddy’s Market Station.  Lastly if using the light rail system, alight at Convention Station, Exhibition Station, Paddy’s Market Station or Pyrmont Bay Station.http://darlingharbour.com/sydney-Getting_Here_Around-Getting_to_Darling_Harbour.htm