The wharf, built in the 1980s as part of an initiative to deliver transport services to the then-newly redeveloped Darling Harbour, was originally part of the Sydney Ferries network.

Manly Fast Ferry currently handles services to the wharf, which acts as a terminus for their Manly - Darling Harbour Harbour loop service.

As part of the timetable changes of 10 October 2010, all Sydney Ferries services were moved to King Street Wharf 3 a few minutes' walk away.

[1] The wharf itself is situated directly outside the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and is immediately nearby the historic Pier 26.

Passengers who depart from a docked ferry can directly exit through the ramp, bypassing the platform altogether.