Sydney Observatory
Open for Sydney Observatory Tours and Sydney Observatory Family Tours plus monthly for Sydney Observatory Lates program while the site is undergoing heritage maintenance works. Please sign up here to receive the latest updates.
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Opening Hours
Open for Sydney Observatory Tours and monthly for Sydney Observatory Lates program while the site is undergoing heritage maintenance works. Please sign up here to receive the latest updates.
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Open for Sydney Observatory Tours and monthly for Sydney Observatory Lates program while the site is undergoing heritage maintenance works. Please sign up here to receive the latest updates.
Getting Here
The Observatory is located at 1003 Upper Fort Street, Millers Point.
For bus, train or ferry timetables and routes either phone the Transport Information Line on 131500 or go to the website.
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Parking
Visitors can either park in Watson Road or Argyle Street both of which are metered. The Observatory is then only a short walk up Watson Road and through the Observatory Hill Park.
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You can find a selection of Sydney Observatory books at the Powerhouse Shop.
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A vending machine and water bubbler are located in the grounds at Sydney Observatory.
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We aim to provide venues, exhibitions, programs and services which can be enjoyed by all visitors, including those with disabilities. Visitors using wheelchairs can access Sydney Observatory gardens and the East Dome telescope. There is no wheelchair access to the North and South telescope domes due to narrow and steep staircases in the heritage-listed buildings.
Bathrooms are located at the rear of the building and can be accessed from the grounds. There is a toilet with wheelchair access.
Assistance animals trained to assist people with disabilities are welcome.
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