By the twinkling lights of the harbour or a coastal daybreak, Sydney is a stunning place to live, and a Sydney sunset makes for one hell of a way to end the day.
Here are the best spots to watch a Sydney sunset.
Milsons Point
North Sydney
Tucked just under the Harbour Bridge, you’re in for one insanely jaw-dropping sunset vista from Milsons Point at dusk. Head to the Harbour View Hotel or The Glenmore for a twilight pub sesh once the sun's gone down.
Sydney Tower SkyWalk
CBD
The Sydney sunset from 268 metres in the sky is about as good as it gets. SkyWalks start at $89pp and include a one-hour experience, with a 45-minute tour around the outside of Sydney Tower and access to the Observation Deck, or you can level-up with a SkyWalk and Sip package from $133pp, which includes your one-hour SkyWalk experience plus cocktails and charcuterie at the funky Bar 83.
Larkin Street Lookout
Waverton
This is the place to take any out-of-towner who's touched down on Sydney turf. Plus, you’ll fall in love with the city skyline come sunset (because glowing harbour waters under toddling boats and hidden coves are always a yes).
Queens Avenue
Vaucluse
This little lane tucked off the main street in Vaucluse spills into a west-facing, 280-degree view of the city and Harbour Bridge. At the end of the day, it’s one helluva spot to be at (geddit?).
Camp Cove
Watsons Bay
Have your main character moment watching the sunset over Sydney from the iconic Camp Cove. A west-facing harbour beach, you'll enjoy the sun setting over the northernmost part of the harbour, and can stroll down to Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel for a pint afterwards.
Barangaroo Venues
Barangaroo
One of the top west-facing spots on the edge of the CBD, Barangaroo is packed with bars and restaurants you can catch a stunning Sydney sunset with a cocktail in tow. We love Smoke Bar, CIRQ and Zephyr.
The Grassy Knoll
North Bondi
There's not much The Knoll can't do. You won't see the sun itself here, but you'll be in a prime spot (we're talking uninterrupted views of the sky) to watch the troposphere change colours over the Pacific with good vibes aplenty.
Twilight BridgeClimb
Darling Harbour
Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge should be on every Sydneysider's bucket list, and a twilight climb is the cherry on top of what's always a magical experience. If you are lucky enough to score a clear day, you’ll be able to see all the way out to the Blue Mountains. See available sessions and book a sunset BridgeClimb here.
Green Point
Oyster Bay
This bad boy gives you a sneaky view of the Como Marina and we all know what happens when you combine a badass sunset with the Como bridge, boats and the calm waters of the Georges River. One wicked AF sunset to match.
Bradleys Head
Sydney Harbour National Park
You’ll score some of the best vantage points in Sydney to watch the sun go down along the Bradley’s Head to Chowder Bay walk. Think a heap of bush and various glimpses (read: major photo ops) of our damn pretty city.
La Perouse
Kamay Botany Bay National Park
It’s no secret that this gem of a spot should be your go-to when it comes to watching the colour-changing sky at dusk. You’re in for absolutely uninterrupted views of the sky and you’ll be able to spot planes on the depart and arrival.
More of an early bird? Here are the best spots to catch a sunrise.
Image credit: Destination NSW
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