National Maritime Museum

Ahoy matey, all hands on deck! Maybe something you might hear while marvelling at the fleet of ships at the National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour , Pyrmont . This is a lively area full of attractions for those of you interested in discovery. Of the 14 vessels in the wharf of the museum, stands a former navy destroyer HMAS Vampire, a former navy submarine HMAS Onslow, a full-scale replica of Captain Cooks ship The Endeavor and many more smaller ships ready for inspection.

Apart from the prowess of these once mighty ships, the museum itself compromises of more than 40,000 objects, so theres bound to be something to interest everybody. Here, visitors can learn all about the Aboriginal indigenous Australian people, who fished using traditional methods and traded with their Asian counterparts; the heroes of Australias role in the World Wars through pictorial histories; the Welcome Wall which has welcomed over 6 million people who have crossed the world to live and settle in Australia, and discover why surf boards have become shorter! Theres even storytelling and activity area for the little ones. There is so much and more to what will be an entertaining day spent on the harbour, but dont let the fun stop there; why not take a water taxi back to circular quay and get to see Sydney Harbour from the best views.

Unwinding with good food and drink wont be hard with the vast array of bars and restaurants dotted along the Darling Harbour . Other attractions close by are the Star City Hotel and Sydney Casino , the Sydney Fish Market and the Sydney Aquarium across the harbour. An action packed day can be enjoyed in Pyrmont .

With all the great Family Activities on offer make sure you pick the right hotel to unwind in such as Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour , Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour and Oaks Goldsbrough Apartments Darling Harbour all located nearby

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