Sydney, on the edge of the Tasman Sea, is home to numerous national parks, and on the coastal regions frames many bays, rivers, inlets and beaches, such as the famous Bondi and Manly beaches. Of such waterside attractions is the Darling Harbour, a harbor lining the western borders of the Sydney central business district; with many attractive establishments attracting a steady crowd of locals and tourists.
A few minutes’ walk from the upscale servised apartments, Sydney such as the Oaks Goldsbrough Apartments, the harbor as per popular opinion is a place where tourists, whether both first time visitors and regulars can witness and be a part of many exciting, unforgettable outdoor activities. The harbor is famed for its ‘harbourside dining’ experience available from the many fine dining establishments that are scattered throughout the precinct. One’s evening out around places such as Cockle Bay Wharf and King Street Wharf can be a unique experience everyday as a result of the wide variety of establishments from funky clubs, sophisticated wine bars, intimate restaurants, and electrifying dance clubs.
Apart from the typical dining experiences, the harbor has many more attractions to excite the average tourist such as the Australian National Maritime Museum; an enormous collection of remains from older maritime adventures and vessels all showcasing the relationship Australia and its history had with the surrounding waters is guaranteed to keep one captivated.
Similarly the Sea Life, Sydney Aquarium and Wild Life Sydney Zoo both showcase an enormous collection of land and marine creatures respectively while allowing for the delight of children and adults alike to interact with some of the animals when possible.
Providing an entirely different yet equally entertaining experience is the Madame Tussauds where the visitors can enjoy feeling star struck as they stroll past some of history’s most iconic celebrity wax figures. Visitors can experience the glamour of the celebrity life as they walk along the red carpet studded with the world’s most famous stars, pose for pictures and even delight in creating their own wax statues.
Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world.
