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Circular Quay Harbour Lookout, Quay Quarter
19° · Clear nowBest time: 2 pm
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Circular Quay Harbour Lookout

  • 4.860 reviews
  • Free

Perched above Circular Quay, the Harbour Lookout offers sweeping views of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour that capture the city's maritime history and vibrant activity. Expect a breezy, open-air vantage point perfect for photography, sightseeing, and watching ferries and sailboats glide by.

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Circular Quay Harbour Lookout in short

When is the best time to visit Circular Quay Harbour Lookout?

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

Is Circular Quay Harbour Lookout indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Circular Quay Harbour Lookout?

Circular Quay W,The Rocks NSW 2000,Australia.

Right now · 7:45 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, 2 pm.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

19°

Clear

Feels
20°
Rain
0%
Wind
4km/h
  1. 8amClear19°
  2. 9amPartly cloudy21°
  3. 10amLight 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 Circular Quay Harbour Lookout
  2. 2 Campbells Cove · 1 min
  3. 3 Hickson Road Reserve · 3 min
  4. 4 Cadmans Cottage · 4 min
  5. 5 BridgeClimb Sydney · 4 min
Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia(opens the map)DirectionsTo Quay Quarter

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 60 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Scenic views
  • Waterfront
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Solo friendly

Around Quay Quarter

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

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