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Pylon Lookout, Quay Quarter
17° · Clear nowBest time: 7 am
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Pylon Lookout

  • 4.71.8k reviews
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Perched on the eastern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Pylon Lookout offers historic charm and sweeping panoramic views of the harbour and Opera House. Expect informative displays about the bridge, a few flights of stairs, and a calm, elevated vantage point perfect for photography and quiet sightseeing.

Quick answers

Pylon Lookout in short

When is the best time to visit Pylon 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 Pylon Lookout indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Pylon Lookout?

Sydney Hbr Brg,The Rocks 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

17°

Clear

Feels
18°
Rain
1%
Wind
3km/h
  1. 7amClear17°
  2. 8amMostly clear19°
  3. 9amLight drizzle20°

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 Pylon Lookout
  2. 2 Hickson Road Reserve · 2 min
  3. 3 Puente del puerto de Sídney · 4 min
  4. 4 Circular Quay Harbour Lookout · 5 min
  5. 5 BridgeClimb Sydney · 6 min
Sydney Hbr Brg, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia(opens the map)DirectionsTo Quay QuarterCall+61292401100Websitepylonlookout.com.au

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 1.8k reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Sightseeing
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks
  • Outdoor seating

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Solo friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer until 8 am.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerUntil 8 am