Visit
Make the most of your visit to the vibrant Darling Quarter precinct by arriving early, enjoying a meal or coffee, and taking a stroll through the beautiful waterfront parklands that surround Darling Quarter Theatre.
Getting Here
Darling Quarter Theatre is located at 1-25 Harbour St, Sydney NSW 2000, within the Darling Quarter precinct beside Tumbalong Park.
Darling Quarter is just south of the W Hotel, next door to Gelatissimo and is easy to find.
Alive with activity, this scenic area boasts spectacular views and is easily accessible via bus, train, ferry, monorail, lightrail, car, taxi, cycle or pedestrian access. Plan your trip via: Transport NSW Trip Planner
Planning to Drive?
Darling Quarter offers parking accessible from Harbour Street with First Parking.
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Spaces are limited, so we recommend to book early.
Taxi
Taxi ranks are positioned at Wheat Road, near the IMAX complex and Convention Place, which is behind Harbourside and adjacent to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Train
Take the train to Town Hall Station and exit south into Bathurst Street. A short downhill walk on Bathurst Street will take you directly to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and the Sydney Visitor Centre. When you enter Darling Harbour you’ll be close to the IMAX Complex, Cockle Bay Wharf and Tumbalong Park.
Light Rail
The Lightrail travels between Central Station in the CBD and Lilyfield in the Inner West, stopping at a number of Darling Harbour stations. Alight at Convention or Exhibition Station for Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Alight at Paddy’s Market Station for Tumbalong Park, Powerhouse Museum and Chinese Garden. Alight at Pyrmont Bay Station for Australian National Maritime Museum, Harbourside and Pyrmont Bay Park.
Transport NSW Light Rail Routes
Buses
For buses travelling through the CBD along Elizabeth, Castlereagh, George or York streets, alight the bus at Market, Park, Druitt, Bathurst or Liverpool streets. The Bathurst Street entrance into Darling Harbour takes you to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and the Sydney Visitor Centre. The Liverpool Street entrance into Darling Harbour is adjacent to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and the Chinese Garden. If you walk down Market Street you will enter Darling Harbour close to the Pyrmont Bridge, Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World and Cockle Bay Wharf. Walk down Park and Druitt Streets and you will enter Darling Harbour close to Cockle Bay Wharf, the IMAX complex and the Sydney Visitor Centre.
Ferry
Catch a ferry to Darling Harbour and alight at King Street Wharf, or Pyrmont Bay Wharf. If you alight at King Street Wharf, you’ll be close to Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Wildlife World, Cockle Bay and King Street Wharf. If you alight at Pyrmont Bay Wharf, you’ll be close to National Maritime Museum, Harbourside and Sydney Convention Centre.
Bicycle
Darling Harbour is easily accessible by bicycle. Several bike racks are located around the perimeter of the precinct. See Darling Harbour precinct map.
Where To Stay
Restaurants
Darling Quarter is the ultimate hangout, with alfresco dining and a collection of must try restaurants and cafés. Gather your people and make a booking at one of our restaurants, have a quick bite at one of the casual eateries, or grab lunch to go and enjoy it in the sun at Tumbalong Park.
Darling Pavilion 1 Harbour Street, Darling Quarter
Phone: (02) 9283 8288
A Mediterranean gastropub offering a diverse menu in a relaxed setting.
Doodee King Shop 9, Darling Quarter, Sydney
Phone: (02) 9283 8288
Savor traditional Thai cuisine with a modern twist in a vibrant atmosphere.
Ichoume Shop 10, Darling Quarter, Sydney
Phone: (02) 9267 3079
Enjoy Japanese Izakaya-style dining, featuring a variety of small plates and sake.
MuMian Dining Shop 11, Darling Quarter, Sydney
Phone: (02) 9283 8288
Delight in contemporary Cantonese dishes crafted with fresh ingredients.
Vesta Italian Shop 12, Darling Quarter, Sydney
Phone: (02) 9264 6664
An all-day Italian eatery serving classic dishes and wood-fired pizzas.