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Ballast Point Lookout, Balmain East
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Ballast Point Lookout

  • 4.636 reviews
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Perched on a rocky headland, Ballast Point Lookout offers sweeping Sydney Harbour views and a peaceful coastal atmosphere. It's ideal for photography, sunset watching and short walks along the foreshore; expect wind, open viewpoints and easy access to picnic spots.

Quick answers

Ballast Point Lookout in short

When is the best time to visit Ballast Point Lookout?

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

Is Ballast Point Lookout indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Ballast Point Lookout?

Birchgrove NSW 2041,Australia.

Right now · 8:15 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

20°

Mostly clear

Feels
21°
Rain
4%
Wind
5km/h
  1. 9amPartly cloudy21°
  2. 10amLight drizzle22°
  3. 11amLight drizzle22°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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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 Ballast Point Lookout
  2. 2 cafe d'Yvoire · 13 min
  3. 3 Berrys Bay Lookout · 19 min
  4. 4 Pirrama Park · 21 min
  5. 5 Blues Point Reserve · 21 min
Birchgrove NSW 2041, Australia(opens the map)DirectionsTo Balmain East

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

4.6from 36 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Morning walks
  • Scenic views
  • Waterfront
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Family friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Sunscreen from 10 am.

Your full outfit
  • SunscreenFrom 10 am