Visitor Information
Welcome to Harbourside - Where Sydney Celebrates
For delicious waterside dining, amazing entertainment, late night shopping everyday and beautiful views, Harbourside is the perfect destination in the heart of Darling Harbour Sydney.
Located on the western side of Darling Harbour, the centre has over 240 metres of alfresco cafes, bars and restaurants along Cockle Bay, as well as souvenir and jewellery shops, fashion boutiques and entertainment venues including bowling, laser tag, virtual reality and simulated experiences. You can even dance the night away at our nightclubs!
Harbourside, in the heart of the entertainment and tourism precinct in Sydney, has several major hotels and destinational attractions as neighbours including The Star, Madame Tussauds, Sealife Aquarium, Sofitel Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay Wharf, the National Maritime Museum and the newly renovated International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC).
Your health, safety and well-being is our highest mission. Following the advice of the Australian Government and Department of Health, the Darling Harbour Saturday night fireworks have been cancelled for the foreseeable future. Shopper Hopper Service and Happy Hours have also been temporarily put on hold. Rest assured, our bars, shops and restaurants remain open to service the community.
If you have any questions please contact Centre Management at the Harbourside Information Desk or by calling 02 8398 5700.
Waterfront Dining
The food and wine experiences are scrumptious and vary in style from cuisine to cuisine. At Harbourside you'll find plenty of iconic alfresco cafes, restaurants and bars, plus a fantastic grab n' go food court.
Fireworks - Cancelled
Watch the spectacular Darling Harbour Fireworks light up the sky over Cockle Bay every Saturday night. Best vantage point is from one of our many waterfront restaurants, cafes or bars.
Getting to Harbourside
It's really easy to get to Harbourside, and as a bonus we're close to many comfortable accommodation options. We're serviced by the Pyrmont Bay ferry wharf and the Light Rail Network. We are also very easily accessible from the CBD by foot over Pyrmont Bridge or pedestrian walkway around Cockle Bay.
Happy Hour Specials - Temporarily on hold
Enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail, while you take in the gorgeous Sydney city skyline views and relish in the buzz of Darling Harbour during our restaurant and bar Happy Hours.
Union Pay Your Way
Union Pay card holders now receive a gift when they spend over $150* at any of our stores at Harbourside including all fashion or jewellery boutiques, entertainment venues or cafe, restaurants and bars.
Things to do
Battle your mates in the laser tag arena or bowl them over with your skills on the bowling lanes. Harbourside also has arcade games, virtual reality rides, flight simulators and race car experiences.
Shopper Hopper Ferry - Temporarily on hold
Enjoy Sydney’s stunning harbour as the Shopper Hopper ferries you between iconic locations - Circular Quay, Birkenhead Point Brand Outlet and Harbourside. Buy your ticket online to secure your seat on board, or visit our Customer Experience Team at the Information Desk today.
Currency Exchange
We have are two currency exchange services available: Lotus Foreign Exchange on Level 2 next to the Harbourside Pharmacy and an automatic money exchange machine on Level 1 under the escalators near Hard Rock Cafe Sydney.
Accommodation in Darling Harbour
Stay in the heart of Darling Harbour at one of the many hotels and apartments. You'll be treated to a great selection of waterfront restaurants, bars, harbour views and attractions on your doorstep.
Pharmacy and Medical Services
In need of a doctor and medical service? Visit Harbourside Pharmacy on level 2, for pharmaceutical products and services, and medical advice.
Tourist Refund Scheme
The Tourism Refund Scheme (TRS) allows overseas visitors to claim a refund of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). As an overseas visitor, you can claim back 10% GST on specific purchases in Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make life a little easier we’ve listed some frequently asked questions. If you need any further assistance please email our Customer Experience Team at info@harbourside.com.au, call us on 02 8398 5700 or send as a text message on +61(0)436 434 448.
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