Nestled on the west shore of Darling Harbour, the Australian National Maritime Museum opened its doors in 1991. The museum’s collection comprises more than 40,000 objects including: HMAS “Vampire”, Ken Warby's boat “Spirit of Australia”, a magnificent full-scale reproduction of Captain Cook's famous ship, and various military ships that were transferred to the museum after decommission. There is a permanent exhibition, some of which you can board and explore, that will help you to discover the history of this wild and beautiful continent.

Sydney Aquarium is considered one of the most entertaining aquariums, not only on the Australian continent, but in the entire world. One of the most popular attractions in town, Sydney Aquarium opened in 1988 at Darling Harbour, with exhibits of Australia’s waterways and aquatic life. The museum hosts more than 650 species of fish and mammals, from both river and ocean habitats. This is a unique experience that must not be missed.

The Sydney Wildlife World is a small zoo located in Darling Harbour as an extension of the Sydney Aquarium. It features over 6000 animals in separate enclosures.
Sydney Wildlife World was constructed between 2004 and 2006. The design drew inspiration from the skeletal frame of a python. Nine ecosystems form part of the unique structure that has a mesh roof supported by steel arches. It houses over 130 native Australian animal species. Visitors feel that they are walking through an animal museum as they make their way through the glass walled zoo. It won the 2007 Best Family Focused Tourism Award. The zoo offers an informative and entertaining experience for visitors of all ages.
Sydney Wildlife World has 10 distinct ecosystems under its roof including semi arid grassland, the Koala sanctuary, the Koala rooftop, Wallaby cliffs, rainforest, reptiles, invertebrates, nocturnal, butterflies and the Kakadu Gorge where a 5 meter long crocodile called Rex resides. The Kakadu Gorge also has fish and bird species from Northern Australia. Native Australian animals are housed in the zoo for public viewing including kangaroos, wallabies, Koala bears and the endangered Cassowary. It also has a range of native Australian plants, full grown trees, vines and creepers.

Sydney Observatory is situated near two symbols of Australia: Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. This beautiful Italian style building, built in 1858, is a working observatory and a museum, and a great place for the entire family with its hands-on learning experiences. Here you will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful and undiscovered sky through the oldest telescope in Australia, built in 1874, or the modern telescope also in operation.

This free museum located in Kendall Lane in The Rocks, Sydney tells the tale of the location from the time it was inhabited by the aboriginal people to the present. It is one of the most interesting and informative museums in the city.
The Rocks Discovery Museum is housed in an 1850 sandstone warehouse restored by the National Trust. It covers three floors and the exhibits are divided into sections. There are many interesting historical objects on display and computer generated audio visual displays. The four sections include the Aboriginal, the Colonial, Port and Transformations.
Objects at the museum are from many archaeological excavations. Visitors can learn about the Cadigal Aboriginal people who first resided at the Rocks, the European settlements, political and social movements, union protests in the seventies and recent events like the evacuation of local residents for the development of a commercial zone and their fight against the demolition of historical buildings that would have removed all traces of the first colonial settlement in Sydney.
Interesting exhibits like Aboriginal spearheads and beer bottles used by the early European settlers are on display. Visitors can also view three informative short films on the history of the Rocks. The museum holds temporary exhibitions and special programs to introduce children to the culture of the Aborigines.

Luna Park is the best amusement park in Sydney and is situated at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Luna Park is one of two amusement parks in the world that are protected by government legislation, and it's an iconic place in Sydney for both residents and tourists. Its last restoration was in 2004, and since then it has been a favorite place for people of all ages.