Sydney Entertainment Centre.. the Heartbeat of Sydney

Located right in the heart of Sydney – no matter which way and on what mode you travel, getting to the Sydney Entertainment Centre couldn’t be simpler!

The Sydney Entertainment Centre is a Sydney institution. Nestled between the bustle of Sydney’s vibrant Chinatown and the sparkling Darling Harbour precinct, the Sydney Entertainment Centre is the entertainment district’s heart and soul.

The Sydney Entertainment Centre is just a few minutes walk from the centre of Sydney; with the precinct offering a myriad of entertainment, dining, transport and accommodation options.
The Centre offers a multitude of transport options to suit any itinerary. 


Street Address
35 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour
GPS Coordinates - 33°52'42?S 151°12'10?E
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By Foot
The Sydney Entertainment Centre is within walking distance of most major locations around the central business district.

From Town Hall:
Head south along George Street for three blocks. Turn right at Goulburn Street and head to the bottom of the hill. The Sydney Entertainment Centre is at the cross roads of Harbour & Goulburn Streets.

From Darling Harbour:
Follow the signposts walking parallel with the Urban Stream where you will reach Tumbalong Park and directly after the Chinese Gardens to your left, the Sydney Exhibition Hall 1 to your right. The Sydney Entertainment Centre is directly ahead.


By Bus
For information on bus timetables and services contact Sydney Buses
Tel: 131 500
Web: Visit Website

By Car For detailed driving directions from your point of departure, we suggest you visit the mapping website of your choice and input the destination address:
Place: Sydney Entertainment Centre
Address: 35 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour

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By Ferry
For information on ferry timetables and services contact Sydney Ferries
Tel: 131 500
Web: Visit Website 

By Rail
For information on train timetables and services contact City Rail
Alight Central Railway Station (approximately 8 minutes walk)
Take the Eddy Avenue exit from Central Station, turn left and walk to George Street. Turn right into George Street and take the second on your left into Hay Street. Walk until you reach the historic Paddy's Markets where you’ll find the Sydney Entertainment Centre sits on the other side of the light rail tracks.

Or alight Town Hall Station (Approximately 10 minutes walk)
Tel: 131 500
Web: Visit Website

By Monorail & Light Rail
Sydney Monorail – disembark at Paddy’s Market Station. The monorail runs every 3 – 5 minutes.
Tel: (02)  8584 5288
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Sydney Light Rail – disembark at Haymarket Station (Located outside Paddy's Markets)
The Sydney Light Rail runs every 10 – 12 minutes.
Tel: (02)  8584 5288
Web: Visit Website

View the Offical Sydney Entertainment Centre Website

Chinese New Year Twilight Parade Sydney

One of Sydney’s favourite events, the Chinese New Year Twilight Parade is the highlight of the New Year festivities.

Bringing a magical beauty to the summer evening, floats, lanterns and dancers weave their way, snake-like, from Sydney Town Hall down to Harbour Street, illuminated by stunning projections on city buildings.

Join us for the pre-parade entertainment, with dancers, acrobats and music. As evening descends, gasp in amazement as the giant snake comes alive, shedding its skin along our streets in a symbol of renewal.

This parade figurehead is drawn from an ancient Chinese story – Lady White Snake – telling of a snake goddess who lived briefly with mortals and was betrayed by her love and imprisoned for her powers, only to escape back to her proper realm.

A powerful creature in Asian and Western cultures, both revered and feared, the snake features in stories throughout history. You’ll see the native American rattle snake, Snakes and Ladders, a witty take on Eve, Cleopatra and other women who tangled with the snake – and plenty of other snakes alive!

There’s fabulous dancing, floats from our local Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese communities and our visitors from Shenzhen will be treating us to a special parade entries. Don’t miss out on a night to remember as you welcome the Year of the Snake.

WHEN: Sun 17 Feb at 8:00 pm

WHERE: Sydney Town Hall to Chinatown, 483 George Street, Sydney

Entertainment schedule on the night

7 – 8pm

• Pre-parade entertainment
• Dancers & acrobats and all sorts of snake like entertainment

8pm

• Eye Dotting Ceremony – Town Hall

8.15pm

• Parade starts

8pm – 1am

• Sydney’s buildings transform with magical projections illuminating their facades.

Post-parade fireworks

• Join us for a stunning fireworks display at Cockle Bay to scare off the previous year’s bad luck and mark the beginning of the Year of the Snake!

An accessible viewing area for people with mobility support needs is available on Harbour Street outside the Sydney Entertainment Centre from 7.15pm.

The nearest public transport access point is the Paddy’s Markets Light Rail stop.  If you require access to the viewing area, please contact City of Sydney on 9265 9218 or email gmarshall@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.

Metro Hotels Sydney Properties as Featured on Oze Holidays

Metro Hotels Sydney Properties Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour and Metro Hotel Sydney Central as Featured on Oze Holidays

Weekday Bundle Package at Metro Hotel Sydney Central

Metro Hotel Sydney Central is offering this Weekday Bundle Package from $99.00 per night (maximum 2 people per package) including;

• One nights accommodation in a Superior Room
• Daily Free Wi Fi
• A big bottle of wine on arrival 

Book this Weekday Bundle Package at Metro Hotel Sydney Central
 
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 Terms and Conditions:

• Offer is not available for Friday and Saturday nights and may not be available for special event dates.
• Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason.
• Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
• Valid between 01st April 2013  – 31st May 2013.
• Rates are not valid with any other offer.
• All other terms & conditions will be provided when making your booking