Darling Harbour Woodward Water Feature, Water fountain in Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia.
The Woodward Water Feature is a fountain at Darling Harbour where water flows through ten spiraling paths into a saucer-shaped basin. The structure creates complex wave patterns through small weir stones distributed across the entire surface.
The water feature was designed and opened in 1988 by Robert Woodward to celebrate the redevelopment of Darling Harbour for the New South Wales Bicentennial. It received multiple design awards shortly after its completion.
The name honors its designer Robert Woodward and reflects his innovative approach to water design. Visitors notice how the water patterns constantly shift and bring motion to the waterfront promenade.
The water feature sits right along the Darling Harbour waterfront and is easy to reach from nearby walking paths. The best time to visit is during daylight when the water patterns are most visible.
Thousands of small weir stones create interference patterns that produce wave formations not found in natural water systems. This technical design allows the water to respond in unusual ways and form intriguing shapes.
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