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Sydney Observatory
Since 1858
The 1858 observatory on Observatory Hill, part of the Powerhouse; open Thursday–Sunday.
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- Night sky sessions
- Bridge views from the hill
- Address
- 1003 Upper Fort Street, Millers Point NSW 2000
Observatory Hill, Sydney - Nearest station
- Barangaroo
250 m · 3 min walk
More distances - Website
- powerhouse.com.au
About Sydney Observatory
Sydney Observatory, at 1003 Upper Fort Street, has been a symbol of time since 1858, from steering ships to mapping stars; it is part of the Powerhouse and opens Thursday to Sunday (powerhouse.com.au).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sydney Observatory before you go.
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Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Sydney Observatory, as the crow flies.
- Shangri-La Sydney150 m2 min walk
- The Langham, Sydney150 m2 min walk
- Four Seasons Hotel Sydney250 m3 min walk
- Hotel Palisade400 m5 min walk
- Crown Towers Sydney450 m5 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Sydney Observatory are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations and wharves
- BarangarooMetro250 m3 min walk
- Circular Quay 6BFerry400 m5 min walk
- Circular Quay 6AFerry450 m6 min walk
Key sights
- Darling Harbour950 mWalk 12 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Harbour Bridge1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Queen Victoria Building1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Hyde Park Barracks1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Royal Botanic Garden1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Bondi Beach7.0 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 29 min
- Sydney Airport10 kmCar or taxi 39 min
- Sydney Opera House12 kmCar or taxi 44 min
Main stations and the Quay
- Circular Quay500 mWalk 6 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Wynyard Station600 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Central Station2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 16 min
Location
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