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Observatory Hill

Watsons Road, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
+61 (0)2 9217 0485
Ranked #66 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Lookouts, Observatories/ Planetariums
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Derry, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Great spot to sit and watch Sydney, brought my breakfast/lunch up here many times during my stay. Really enjoyed watching people enjoying life. More

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Sydney, Australia
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Great views of bridge and opera house. I like this side of the harbour bridge. Better photos. Lots of old terrace houses that can be brought into the photos. More

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Albion Park, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

You can sit on the grass & watch the world go by, while gazing on the city, the bridge or the rock area. More

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Sydney Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

But not much to do there. Close to the Observatory (yawn) and the SH Ervin Museum, which has the occasional excellent echibition. More

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Sydney
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96 reviews 96 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Excellent view and free to visit. The place is romantic and breath-taking views. More

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Bronte, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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89 reviews 89 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

You get a feeling of what it may have been like for the first settlement to be looking out from here for a boat with supplies to come into view but better information on the history of the place would make it a better experience, the local area during the day has amazing views. More

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Sydney, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

It is a lovely site for a wedding and has great views of the bridge, the harbour and around Sydney. Lovely on a fine day. More

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Sydney, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

Spectacular night views of the Sydney Harbour and you could even take a ghost tour there and learn of its creepy past. More

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Sydney, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

gorgeous spot for lunch. lovely friends were married here - and so it's always close to my heart... my 2nd favourite inner city walk for o/s friends More

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Sydney, Australia
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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Few people (and perhaps guide books) will recommend this picturesque location in Sydney, although its just a hop-skip-n-jump away from the world famous Sydney Opera. One might notice that most photos of the Harbour Bridge are taken as seen from the East. This place gives you lovely views of the West side of the Harbour Bridge and North Sydney. A... More

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