Sydney Observatory

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? (True) I was feeling sick before coming here, but after resting and enjoying the scenery, I felt better ? ? I’ll write about the best spots for laying out a picnic mat and recommended visiting times in the main text! Highly recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing day enjoying beautiful natural scenery in the heart of Sydney ??‍♀️?️ ? Best spot: Next to a big tree in the park ? (It’s relatively less crowded but the view is fantastic!)
? Recommended visiting time: ? Visit 1-2 hours before sunset and stay to watch the sunset! ? Sydney Observatory

My friend and I booked in for the guided tour and had the best time! The guides are knowledgeable and they make it fun! If you get a good group, and if you are into stars and planets, trust me and book the tour :) seeing Jupiter through the telescope was a core memory! I wish they offered more views with the telescopes, it’s only a small part of the tour. Overall though, it was a beautiful memory. Would recommend.

What an amazing experience I learnt so much from this tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and interesting. The tour was so much more than I expected. Not just about the stars but the history of the area and the use of the observatory. Truly a fantastic experience.

An educational and memorable experience for all ages. Consider a Day or Night tour of the heritage-listed Observatory site. Observe the heavens during a night tour via modern and vintage telescopes - and observe the planets or terrestrial subjects live (weather permitting). We were able to view the rings of Saturn on our trip. Some narrow stairs are to be ascended when entering the telescope domes. Numerous historical artifacts from the Powerhouse Museum Collection are on display within the observatory. Highly recommended and affordably priced. GUIDED FAMILY TOURS: For ages 6+ Friday - Saturday. SYDNEY OBSERVATORY GUIDED TOURS: For ages 12+ Wednesday - Saturday.

This was an immensely educational experience enriched by the knowledge of our guide and the beauty of the surrounding city. The observatory is great fun for kids too, so I recommend the family tour - and it's quieter during the weekday day-time. There is still plenty to see (we looked at the moon!) We learned lots of new facts about telescopes, Flag Masters, the history of the observatory and the moon itself. I want to give a particular shout out to the team, Stef, Amelia (our guide) and Jack who were so friendly and welcoming and who entertained our daughter while waiting for the tour to start. An amazing team that made the whole experience absolutely fantastic. This was a highlight of the whole holiday.