If you come from Circular Quay the ferry will go directly under the bridge which is always fun! The best way to get to this spot is of course to take the ferry, you can come from Circular Quay (10 minutes) or Darling Harbour (20 minutes) depending on where you are staying. You can also walk round to Lavender Bay from here, which is where the next spot on this list is located, it’s one of Sydney’s best harbour walks. This is a wonderful sunrise spot if you want the best possible light but if not the view from here is fabulous at any time of day. Sunrise is the best light here and it’s literally a few minutes walk from Dawes Point so combining the two is a breeze. You’ll need to head to the stairs along the side of the Park Hyatt and shoot from there. This is a really popular spot with landscape photographers because the glass of the Park Hyatt lounge perfectly reflects the Opera House which creates a really interesting shot. You can find the exact location by clicking here. However, you can get a taxi to drop you off nearby if you really don’t fancy the walk. We highly recommend getting here by doing the City Foreshore Walk to get here as it’s one of the best in the city. Mrs MacQuarie’s Chair is an iconic spot in the heart of the Botanic Gardens, but doesn’t have any public transport to it. There are loads of places you can sit both at ground level and with a slightly higher perspective so even though this spot does get busy, there is plenty of room for all.

It’s an absolutely fabulous place to watch the sunset, which happens directly behind the Opera House. Mrs Macquarie’s Chair offers a view where the Opera House sits prettily in from of the Harbour Bridge and really steals the show. It has a sign on the end, but in front of that your view isn’t obstructed by the fence, which is a great view if you can stomach the narrow ledge! Those wanting a unique spot should look for the wall that juts out into the harbour. You can also get some lovely photos on the grass, surrounded by palm trees, which is a nice spot to relax and take in the view. Viewpoint one is the most famous spot - head to Hickson Road Reserve to get that classic photo looking straight on to the Opera House. If you do plan on an early start bring some warm clothes though, even in summer, because this area sees a lots of wind come off the harbour and it can get seriously cold before the sun comes up. If you can stomach the early start, sunrise is the time this spot is at its best, as the sun rises close to the Opera House and begins illuminating the sails. As well as the stunning view of the Opera House, if you turn around you will also get a magnificent view of the Harbour Bridge too. These are the 15 best viewpoints for the Sydney Opera House:ĭawes Point is a favourite spot with visiting and local photographers alike. The best views and photo spots of the Sydney Opera House

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