Kings Cross in Sydney is renowned for its entertainment, whether it be its classy hotels, renowned restaurants or nightlife and strip clubs. The area never closes, it is 24/7 there is always a host of clubs and pubs open and somewhere to have breakfast all day.
Darlinghurst Road is the centre of King’s Cross’ activity- there is constant activity. Being the heart of Sydney’s red-light district, there is no shortage of visitors and onlookers. Over the past decade the area has been cleaned up considerably and its Bohemian and eccentric mix of people all co-exist quite well. Visitors are warned to be wary, but in no way scared of the region. There is a large police presence and the main strip is relatively safe.
Apart from the huge Coca-Cola sign, the most famous structure is the EL Alamein fountain, which is located at the entrance of the Fitzroy Gardens about halfway down Darlinghurst Road. Designed by Robert Woodward, this beautiful fountain creates a circle of mist on top of a stem. It was erected as a war memorial to the men who fought the battle of El Alamein in Northern Africa during World War II. After the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, it is one of Sydney’s most popular photo snaps. Built in 1961, the fountain is so popular it has been copied in many cities around the world and is regarded as the ‘Meeting Place’ on the Cross. Many travellers and visitors meet their friends at the fountain.
Many of Kings Cross’s pubs and clubs have special promotions which tempt visitors into their establishments. The Cross has Sydney’s most diverse range of clubs and pubs, to Backpacker Bars, themed bars, Strip Clubs and World class discotheques. In recent years, thanks to lockout laws to reduce alcohol related violence, some clubs and bars have closed in the area. But today there are new plans to try and reinvigorate the night-life safely.
With the Woolloomooloo naval base only a short walk, Kings Cross was in its heyday during the Second World War, when thousands of American and Australian Soldiers partied in the area. This short period has left its legacy over the last fifty years with the introduction of American Style bars, clubs, pizza shops and of course strip clubs.
Much of the Cross’ architecture is beautifully restored to its Victorian Past and the area is home to much of the city’s Bohemian Tribe, with many of Australia’s more famous artists, painters, poets, actors and writers all calling the area home.
Kings Cross is easily accessible from all of Sydney there is a Train Station right in the centre of Darlinghurst Road and there are plenty of bus services from all over the city stopping by.
