Located on the western side of the city's central business district, the complex served as a maritime industrial area in the early and mid 20th century.

King Street Wharf is adjacent to the Darling Harbour tourist precinct, and on the western edge of the Sydney central business district.

Under Walker Corporation, the retail and restaurants, stages of residential and serviced apartments and commercial/retail strata suites were completed.

Wharf 1 is currently used by Captain Cook Cruises as a stop on its Darling Harbour to Circular Quay service.

[5] Wharf 2 is currently used by Captain Cook Cruises as the terminus of its Darling Harbour to Manly shuttle service.