City Lookout from Milsons Point
A stunning harbour lookout at Milsons Point in Sydney with a 4.9 rating across 136 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The City Lookout from Milsons Point sits on Kirribilli Avenue at Milsons Point, on Sydney's Lower North Shore. A near-perfect 4.9 rating from 136 reviews reflects its standing as a much-loved viewpoint.
The appeal is one of Sydney's most spectacular outlooks — a lookout with breathtaking views across Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, right by the water at Milsons Point and Kirribilli. It's a genuine highlight for a photo, a sunset or simply soaking up one of the world's great harbour scenes.
The lookout and its surrounds change over time, and it gets busy at sunset and during events. It's a free, easygoing spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring your camera, sun protection and take your time soaking up the views.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 65
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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