Broughton Street Lookout — Attraction in Sydney

Broughton Street Lookout is small in size but big on payoff. You step out onto the little terrace and the harbour lands in perfect composition: bridge sweeping across your left shoulder, Opera House and skyline straight ahead, ferries carving clean lines through the water. It is close enough to feel part of the city, yet removed enough that conversations drop to a murmur and you can actually hear the wash against the seawall below. Early morning brings soft colour and a quiet street, while late afternoon warms the sandstone and turns the water a deeper blue. On clear evenings the lights click on one by one and the view earns its reputation all over again.

Photographers love it for a reason. The angle lines up beautifully without much effort, and you can nudge the frame a step or two to balance bridge and sails however you like. Tripods appear at sunset but there is a friendly rhythm to sharing space, and even a phone camera does well here. I like standing for a few minutes before taking any shots, just to watch ferries cross and seaplanes drift past the skyline. Couples drop by for quick portraits, families park on the low wall for snacks, and locals use it as a five minute pause on the walk home.

Practical stuff is straightforward. Milsons Point Station is an easy stroll, and arriving by train keeps things stress free since parking is limited. The terrace is flat but the surrounding streets have a few short climbs, so flat shoes pay off. There is not much shade, so bring a hat and water on bright days and a light layer when the breeze comes off the channel. It sits beside homes, so keep voices low and pack out what you bring. Do that and you have a tiny, top shelf vantage you will recommend to anyone who asks where to find the...

While I'm a local, this area has an undisturbed view of the most iconic Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which both provide great photography opportunities. There are restaurants in walking distance and a nice grass area to sit and have your pizza and watch the sun set. P.S. The parking can be tight, so best to buy what's called a NO DING CAR-DOOR PROTECTOR as a safeguard against dents to your car from...

Great place view and take photos of the Sydney Opera House, CBD, Harbour Bridge and Harbour day or night.

I prefer night time. Bring your visiting friends here to view the beautiful city.

Watch the ferries go by, and take some beautiful photos.

There are a few park benches to sit on.

Plenty of street parking with parkin meters.

Gets very busy on...