IMAX Theatre, Darling Harbour
IMAX Theatre located in Darling Harbour
Located right in the heart of the Sydney City, the Darling Harbour IMAX Theatre is the largest cinema screen in the world. The IMAX has recently undergone a significant upgrade with the installation of a new screen and will be re-opening on 19 February, 2012.
The IMAX experience is not just like watching another movie at the cinema. IMAX technology delivers crystal clear images, ten times larger than a traditional movie shown in the cinema. The screen is 29.42m high by 35.73m wide and covers an area of more that 1,015 square metres. The IMAX theatre screens films in both 2D and 3D.
Watching a film at the IMAX Theatre is more than just seeing a movie, it's an experience. Not only is the visual stunning, but the surround stereo sound is exceptional. This is definitely a unique venue and experience.
The IMAX Theatre caters for both adults and children, screening movies suitable across the full spectrum of age groups. Information about movies and session times can be found on the
IMAX Theatre website.
One drawback of the massive screen is that it can sometimes make you nauseous. With the screen being so huge, the image fills your entire scope of vision and depending on what's on screen, your senses can get overwhelmed, causing that sickly feeling.
Eating before or after the IMAX movieBeing located in the beautiful Darling Harbour means that you can make a day - or night - of the IMAX experience. It's a nice walk from any direction, surrounded by great restaurants and eateries catering for all ages and groups.
The IMAX Theatre also has special promotional arrangements with many of the restaurants and eateries in the Darling Harbour precinct so be sure to check out
their website for details of their current offers.
Right on the IMAX Theatre doorstep you'll find a mix of eateries, including takeaway options such as Subway, more casual dining at Eat Love Pizza and for the meat-eaters amongst us, the Food & Wine Company.
After the movie, enjoy your favourite gelato from Gelatissimo while sitting on the wooden steps around the waterfront.
The area around the IMAX Theatre is teaming with restaurants and eateries
MyMax - IMAX Theatre Member Benefits
IMAX Theatre runs a members benefits program, MyMax
As with all cinemas, the IMAX Theatre also runs a 'members program' called MyMax. Becoming a member is free and is as easy as filling in their subscription form on the
IMAX website.
When you become a member, you get to be the first to know about new film releases, opportunities to attend movie previews and be in the running to win great prizes.
Competitions
The IMAX Theatre regularly runs competitions on their website. There are often great prizes on offer so keep an eye out on their
website for new competitions.
Getting to the IMAX Theatre
The IMAX Theatre is easily accessible by public transport or you can also drive and park in one of the many pubic carparks in the area.
- By Train: The IMAX Theatre is approximately 10-15 minutes walk from Townhall Station.
- By Lightrail: The nearest Lightrail station is Exhibition Centre.
- By Monorail: There is a Monorail stop Darling Park.
- By Car: IMAX has a special arrangement with Wilson Parking at Harbourside - remember to get your parking ticket validated when you pick up your IMAX movie ticket. See the IMAX Theatre website for more information./
- By Water taxi: You can take a water taxi to the Marina on Cockle Bay Wharf.
- By Mini-train: to add to the novelty of your day out, you can also catch the Darling Harbour mini train. The mini train travels to all of the major sites and destinations throughout Darling Harbour, including the IMAX Theatre.
