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Observatory Hill Lookout, The Hungry Mile
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Observatory Hill Lookout

  • 4.7147 reviews
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Observatory Hill Lookout is a historic, spacious vantage point offering sweeping harbour and city views, ideal for photography and quiet contemplation. Expect well-kept paths, interpretive plaques about the area's maritime past, and plenty of grassy spots for picnics — a must-visit for sightseeing and sunset-watching.

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Observatory Hill Lookout in short

When is the best time to visit Observatory Hill Lookout?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Observatory Hill Lookout indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Observatory Hill Lookout?

3 Watson Rd,Millers Point NSW 2000,Australia.

Right now · 6:30 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, 7 am.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Observatory Hill Lookout
  2. 2 Observatory Hill Park · 1 min
  3. 3 Sydney Observatory · 1 min
  4. 4 The Hero of Waterloo Hotel · 3 min
  5. 5 Trails Cafe at YHA Sydney Harbour · 3 min
3 Watson Rd, Millers Point NSW 2000, Australia(opens the map)DirectionsTo The Hungry MileWebsitevisitsydneyaustralia.com.au

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 147 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Sightseeing
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly

Around The Hungry Mile

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer until 7 am.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerUntil 7 am