Sydney’s Top Sights - Sydney - page 232

Neighbourhood Top Five
Escaping the hustle and bustle of the city within the tranquil paths of the Chinese
Garden of Friendship ( CLICK HERE ). The lush greenery and tinkling waters provide cool
respite on a hot day.
Facing your fears in the underwater tunnels of Sydney Aquarium's ( CLICK HERE )
shark tanks.
Meeting the stars of the Australian bush in the heart of the city at Wild Life Sydney (
CLICK HERE ).
Being eyed up by pelicans while gorging on fish and chips at Sydney Fish Market (
CLICK HERE ).
Exploring the innards of the historic ships and submarine at the Australian National
Maritime Museum ( CLICK HERE ).
Explore: Darling Harbour & Pyrmont
Dotted between the flyovers and fountains of Sydney's purpose-built tourist hub (opened
for the bicentennial in 1988) are some of the city's highest-profile paid attractions. Every
other inch of this former dockland is given over to bars and restaurants. Come during the
day to visit the big-ticket tourist traps or just to stroll about. It's also busy at night. Fire-
work displays occur with alarming frequency; most Saturday nights go off with a bang.
The state government has parts of Darling Harbour in its sights for a makeover.
Depending on when you visit, you might find a work in progress.
West of Darling Harbour, in Pyrmont proper, The Star casino complex has just had its
own expensive do over, yet it remains like such establishments the world over: big and
soulless beneath a thin veneer of glamour. If you're after a slice of real Sydney life you
won't find it here, but it's still worth allocating an hour for a walkabout.