Darling Harbor
This huge waterfront tourist and leisure park
comprises walkways, gardens, museums, an aquarium, convention center,
casino, eateries and shops. It was once a thriving dockland area, but
it declined to the level of an urban eyesore before being reinvented
as Darling Harbor in the 1980s by a combination of vision, planning,
politicking, forbearance and huge amounts of cash. The emphasis is on
casual fun and enjoyment of the kind appreciated by families with
small children and coach tourists. The highlights are the Sydney
Aquarium, the Australian National Maritime Museum, the
water sculpture, the Chinese Garden, the massive IMAX
Theatre, and the nearby Powerhouse Museum, Sydney's most
spectacular museum. |
