Darling Harbour, one of Sydney’s most beautiful areas renowned for fine cuisine, shopping, clubs and a haven for tourist activity. Host to a variety of events such as The International Boat Show, Motor Show and a variety of year long outdoor events.  

It began as docklands and was named by Governor Phillip “Long Cove” for its length.  

It became an industrial area and was later redeveloped in 1984 and was opened on 4th May 1988, during Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations, it was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II.  

The Cadigal Clan of Aboriginals called the area “Tumbalong” or “Tumbulong” meaning “hollow sounding ground.” Traditional translations put it as “Place where seafood is found” or “Place of seafood.” The “tumba” is the hollow sounding and the –long prefix adds the element of plains or flat ground.  

The large shell middens left by generations of Cadigal people in the area and the abundance of cockle oysters on the rocks soon saw the name Cockle Bay come into everyday use.  

In 1826 the bay was again renamed – this time becoming Darling Harbour in honour of Governor Ralph Darling - Sydney’s Governor at the time.     

Now home to the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney Aquarium, IMAX Theatre, Sydney Wildlife World, Chinese Gardens, Powerhouse Museum and just on its doorstep is Star City Casino, The Entertainment Centre, Paddy’s Market and Chinatown.  

Darling Harbour Attractions:       Entertainment Centre Paddy's Market Chinese Gardens Tumbalong Park Convention and Exhibition Centre Australian National Maritime Museum Star City Casino Powerhouse Museum Sydney Aquarium IMAX theatre - the largest in the world Sydney Wildlife World Aboriginal Centre