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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Mar 1, 2003
Pros: Cosmoplitan at it's best.
Cons: none
Summary: If you haven't seen Sydney Harbour you probably have this notion that it is an area of water extending inland from the sea. Well, that is just what "Harbour" means in a long lost Aboriginal language. What a co-incidence!
But Sydney ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 20, 2012
Pros: Lots of "kids"hings to do. Adults will be "plenty" entertained too.
Cons: Rain can put a damper on this area even with all the indoor attractions.
Summary: In spending "tourist Time" in Sydney we found that Darling Harbor was a premier tourist destination. It's loaded with the things tourists, especially those with children, are attracted to. The Sydney Aquarium and the National Maritime Museum are ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 21, 2009
Pros: close up look at the sharks, sting rays and dugongs (spelling)take some good photos
Cons: Too expensive. Nothing new.
Summary: My wife had never been to the aquarium and I wanted to take her there, I was also excited because I haven't been there in years.It was a let down, the line was out the door which wasn't a problem but they had their people running around asking "did you ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 6, 2009
Pros: Sydney Aquarium, National Maritime Museum, James Cook’s Ship, other attractions.
Cons: Not as spectacular as Sydney Harbour.
Summary: In August of 2005 we spent three weeks in Australia (two adults, and three kids 11, 8, and 6 years old). We spent most of our time in Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef but we also spent a few days in Sydney. While in Sydney we spent most of our time ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 4, 2005
Pros: Clean, fun, quiet, not severely over priced.
Cons: One has to travel far to Australia to be able to enjoy it!
Summary: I lived in an apartment across the street from Darling harbor for several months and used to walk across the street and spend many hours there just walking around or sitting in the fine Sydney weather. Darling Harbor is an moderately easy walk from ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 26, 2003
Pros: It is a nice spot
Cons: Read the review to find out
Summary: Having been in Sydney (which is in Australia for those who do not know where it is) for a year now, I feel that it is now time to talk about my new hometown. There is no doubt that I certainly love Sydney. People are generally friendly, the weather's ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 20, 2002
Pros: Wonderful atmosphere, activities for anyone of any age.
Cons: Its close to the city, so there is noise of cars.
Summary: Darling harbor, a world of its own.
Darling harbor is a wonderful small spot, which seems to be all the life of Sydney. Darling harbor has many activities for people of any age, including kids, teenagers, adults and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 25, 2001
Pros: Bargains to be found especially for those with American dollars.
Cons: Think out of the box for the best souvenirs.
Summary: I have deleted the prior version of this essay because Epinions has lost it and no one could read it or rate it. If you have read and rated my earlier version, just skip this. I’m not trying to make life difficult for you (Epinions sure is making it ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 9, 2000
Pros: It's all there, something for everyone, and under the sun too!!!
Cons: When it rains, all the bands pack up and its over!!
Summary:
Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsDarling harbour: undoubtedly one of the most action-packed places you'll come across in Sydney. I worked there for 6 months and saw it all!!!
Aside from its breathtaking beauty, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 14, 2000
Pros: SO much to see and do in one relatively small area!
Cons: So much to see and do in one relatively small area!
Summary: Darling Harbour has changed beyond measure since it's early days as a warm inlet surrounded with cockle studded rocks. After colonisation it developed into a busy crowded working harbour, but as the larger ships found it harder and harder to negotiate ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 3, 2000
Pros: Very close to essentials, shops, lots to do
Cons: Being in city center, the traffic can be noisy; can also get crowded at times
Summary: During our 6 month stay in Sydney, we were located just across the street from Darling Harbour. It was a wonderful location as my son and I visited the area on a near daily basis while my husband worked. There is a large field so that kids can run all ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 8, 2000
Pros: Beautiful view, clean, much too see
Cons: Lots of people with cameras
Summary: I lived in Sydney for 2 years. Coming from a small rural area in the U.S., I wasn't sure how I would take to the hustle and bustle of a major city. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that Sydney, notwithstanding its population of over 5,000,000 ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 7, 2000
Pros: Beautiful
Cons: Not A One
Summary: Darling Harbor, it is unbelievable. It has such beauty, it's amazing. Everything about it is fabulous. It has so many things to offer to the visitor, from it's great landscaping. The location of Darling Harbor is great. It has everything you'd need. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 20, 1999
Pros: Walking, Passion Flower ice cream, aquarium, fountains & lawns
Cons: Sometimes crowded and attractions can be both busy and expensive for those on a budget
Summary: Darling Harbour is a vast but walkable space near some of Sydney's most distinctive attractions. Accessible by Skytram, ferry, or bus, it draws large crowds. However, the combination of the omnipresent water, al fresco dining, and relaxed Australian air ... read more
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