Best places to see Sunset in Sydney, Australia
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Who doesn’t love watching sunrise and sunsets? And if you are in Sydney or are planning to visit it, you are going to be on the advantageous side. This lefty harbourside city has its perks among which amazing sunset points are specifically mentionable and those are popular tourist attractions. Witnessing the epic Sydney sunset points can be once in a lifetime experience for the travellers visiting this city. There are numerous popular sunset points in Sydney, which you must not miss in a Sydney city tour, and to help you sort the best ones, we have presented the top 5 among them. So, keep on reading this blog to learn more about the most beautiful Sydney sunset spots.
Best Sydney sunset spots not to be missed
Overlook the bridge view from Observatory Hill Park
When we are discussing the top Sydney sunset points, how can we miss Observatory Hill Park? A traveler’s favourite on a day trip from Sydney, this spot is located at Millers Point and can be visited at any time of day. The place has the advantage of being one of the highest points in Sydney and looks directly to the Harbour Bridge. You can visit this place with your family and loved ones for leisurely walks or sunset picnic. The twilight sky tends to offer the most captivating view to the onlookers. Do not forget to bring your picnic blanket to find a spot and relax as you watch the sun setting behind the horizon.
Access: A short walk from Wynyard Station
Location: Millers Point
Open: 24 hours
Admission: Free
The tallest point to view sunset – Sydney Harbour Bridge
An iconic landmark that has become the poster image of Sydney, Sydney Harbour Bridge links the North Shore and Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD). This still arch bridge is also one of the most popular sunset points in Sydney. We suggest you undertake the ‘Twilight’ tour to see the city by dusk from the top of Sydney’s most famous court hanger.
Access: A short walk or a bus or taxi ride from Central Station
Location: Sydney
Admission for climbs:
Summit tour- Adult: $198 to $388 and Child: $139 to $189
Ultimate – Adult: $348 & Child: $189
Bridge climb unlocked – Adult: $198 to $248 and Child: $139
Insider walk – Adult: $248 to $308 and Child: $139 – $149
Burrawa – Indigenous Climb- Adult: $288, Child: $149
Note: No fee to walk along the pedestrian passage.
Sunset views from Moore Park
Moore Park, a part of Centennial Parklands, is a less known touristy spot to catch the beautiful sunset sky. This 115-hectares park is easy to access and rests alongside Centennial Park and welcomes locals and foreign visitors alike. Moore Park is the location of two of this city’s largest sporting venues, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Sydney Football Stadium (SFS). This park can be visited during the early morning hours to jog, walk, or bicycle ride. While during the sunset the changing hues of the sky fill the park with a soothing beauty. Photographers, both amateurs and pros, can bring their cameras along to click some good snaps.
Access: 3 km (2 mi) from Sydney CBD
Location: Sydney CBD
Most panoramic sport to view sunset – Cremorne Point Wharf
A walk to Cremorne Point is considered one of the best short walks in Sydney. It is an easy walking track at the end of which you can reach to a point from where you can get great jaw-dropping harbour views and a spectacular sunset sky. Just hop on the ferry to Cremorne Point Wharf and take a short stroll in the surrounding area.
Access: Ferry ride from Circular Quay to Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf
Location: Lower North Shore of Sydney
Bradleys Head to watch sunset or sunrise
You will surely fall in love with this popular sunset point in Sydney. Bradleys Head is located along the north shore of Sydney Harbour. The coastal walk from Bradley’s Head to Chowder Bay is one of the most preferred spots to catch the perfect glimpse of the Sydney sunset. Do not forget to bring your camera along to take some breath-taking snaps of the twilight sky. Apart from the sunset, from here you can also catch the mesmerising views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and the surrounding harbour foreshore.
Location: Sydney Harbour National Park
Open: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: $8 per vehicle per day
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