Just across Flinders Lane from Centre Place, bustling Degraves Street was one of the first Melbourne 'laneways'. A pedestrian walkway linking the city ... More
Just across Flinders Lane from Centre Place, bustling Degraves Street was one of the first Melbourne 'laneways'. A pedestrian walkway linking the city's fashion precinct with Flinders Street Station, it remains an iconic and sociable spot for drinks, dining, browsing and people-watching. Join the happy hubbub, which at any time includes students and shoppers, tourists and lunching office workers.
Take your friends from out-of-town for coffee or a wine at stalwart Degraves Espresso, a quintessential Melbourne spot, or grab a cuppa from hole-in-the-wall Tulip Coffee.
Though the vibe cast by the cafe umbrellas in the shadow of the impressive Majorca Building is somewhat Parisian, dining on Degraves veers towards the Mediterranean, with The Quarter leading the casual but stylish charge. For those keen for a sweet treat, there's Little Cupcakes, and Pidapipo satisfies with its artisanal Italian gelato.
Browse the boutiques while you're here. Traverse the cobblestones with new kicks from fashion-forward John Fluevog Shoes, and pick up local and Victorian-made gifts – including ceramic reusable coffee cups – at Clementine's. Stock up on artisan notebooks at Il Papiro and canvas the goods at Senior Art Supplies.
Skydeck::
Located in the heart of the city, Melbourne Skydeck captures everything that is special about Melbourne and beyond.
At Melbourne Skydeck, ... More
Skydeck::
Located in the heart of the city, Melbourne Skydeck captures everything that is special about Melbourne and beyond.
At Melbourne Skydeck, the southern hemisphere’s highest observation deck, the city comes to you when you take it all in from nearly 300 metres high. It’s an experience on another level. The Skydeck experience features Bar 88, in association with Bollinger, operated by the Eureka 89 team. With 360° panoramic views all day and night, you can relax and enjoy all of Melbourne’s legendary views with a delicious snack and cool drink.
See Melbourne on the Edge ::
Push the boundaries of thrill-seeking when you step into the Edge. A world-first, the Edge suspends daring guests in a transparent glass cube that projects out from Melbourne Skydeck, leaving them suspended nearly 300 metres above the streets of Melbourne. Challenge your friends, face your fears, or execute an unforgettable proposal.
THE Doyle Family have been serving fresh local seafood for over five generations, and have built our name on the produce our fishermen catch. We still ... More
THE Doyle Family have been serving fresh local seafood for over five generations, and have built our name on the produce our fishermen catch. We still use old fashioned methods; our fish caught mostly by hand line and iced on the boat.
THE family business was started by Alice Doyle’s great grandparents, who settled in Watson’s Bay in the early 1800’s. The two built a hut on the site of the present Doyles on the Beach Restaurant and sold fish there. Later, they opened a small eating room to sell their cooked catch.
DURING the Depression (along with a lot of other businesses), they nearly lost everything. When Alice’s late husband, Jack, returned from the war, he and Alice re-opened the dining room and gradually built what is now Doyles today. Alice’s legacy continues today with immediate family working in every aspect of the Doyles business and continuing to operate the restaurants.
There’s always something exciting going on at Darling Harbour. Whip out your diary and get ready to pencil in some of Sydney’s most exciting events, f ... More
There’s always something exciting going on at Darling Harbour. Whip out your diary and get ready to pencil in some of Sydney’s most exciting events, from art exhibitions and concerts to boat shows and film festivals.
Lucky for you Darling Harbour is home to some of the best restaurants and bars in Sydney. Sip an Aperol Spritz while the sun sets at a terrace bar, or visit some of Australia’s most acclaimed restaurants.
Darling Harbour is home to some of Sydney’s best shopping. Visit Harbourside, a boutique shopping centre with bars on its roof right by the sea, or drop into one of hundreds of stores selling everything from sheepskin boots to high fashion.
- Light Rail :
The Inner West Light Rail travels between Central Station in the CBD and Dulwich Hill in the Inner West and has a number of stops in Darling Harbour.
Alight at the Paddy's Market stop the Powerhouse Museum and the Chinese Garden.
Alight at Exhibition stop for Tumbalong Park and the ICC Sydney Exhibition halls.
Alight at Convention stop for the ICC Sydney Convention Centre and Harbourside Shopping Centre.
Alight at the Pyrmont Bay stop for the Australian National Maritime Museum and Pyrmont Bay Park.
- Bus:
For buses travelling through the CBD along Elizabeth, Castlereagh, George or York streets, alight at Market, Park, Druitt, Bathurst or Liverpool streets.
If you walk down Market Street you will enter Darling Harbour close to Pyrmont Bridge, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and Cockle Bay Wharf.
World Square is at a crossroad of global cultures, offering a must-do experience in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, just a short walk from Australia’s most ... More
World Square is at a crossroad of global cultures, offering a must-do experience in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, just a short walk from Australia’s most popular destinations.
From early morning coffee to evening explorations, from fabulous fashion to a late-night pharmacy and the convenience of supermarkets, it’s all here. If it’s a drink and dine experience you hunger for, then head to any one of our cafes, casual diners, a wide variety of restaurants and bars, or grab a takeaway.
BY BUS
Buses run regularly along Pitt and Elizabeth streets, just a short walk from World Square.
BY LIGHT RAIL
Sydney Light Rail incorporates two lines, the Dulwich Hill Line and the new CBD and South East Light Rail.
Alight from the Dulwich Hill Line at Capitol Square, and walk along George St. to World Square. The CBD and South East Light Rail runs from Circular Quay along George Street to Central Station and on to Moore Park and Randwick, via Surry Hills. Alight at the Chinatown stop on George St, and access World Square via the Goulburn St. entry.