Fast facts
- Excitement day or night
- East of city centre
- 12-minute bus ride from Circular Quay
Why go there
Kings Cross is Australia’s best-known entertainment precinct. It buzzes with nightclubs, live music and the fleshier side of life. After dark, a never-ending procession of revellers hit Darlinghurst Road, while others head to more upmarket scenes in Potts Point and Woolloomooloo.
Kings Cross continually reinvents itself, with new restaurants, bars and entertainment venues opening up all time.
Things to do
- Take a tour of the historic naval base, Garden Island.
- Enjoy waterfront alfresco dining and fresh seafood at one of the restaurants lining the Finger Wharf.
- Catch a performance at the Stables or Old Fitzroy Hotel theatres, which showcase local talent.
- Meet at cool clubs such as the Soho Bar and The Bourbon, or enjoy cocktail hour at The Gazebo Wine Garden and Hugo’s Lounge.
Don’t miss
- El Alamein Fountain.
- Historic Elizabeth Bay House and Tusculum, grand colonial homes.
- Spa Chakra at Woolloomooloo Wharf for vichy water treatments.
- Harry’s Cafe de Wheels, famous for its delicious pies, open throughout the night.
More Information
Kings Cross Online