You made it to
Sydney! Now you want to be making sure to
capture it in all its beauty – especially during those magical
sunrise and
sunset hours!
Whether you’re an early bird or prefer late-night trips around
Sydney – we’ve got you covered! Here are:
The best sunrise and sunset spots in Sydney
With both breathtaking ocean views, as well as an iconic city skyline – Sydney offers
plenty of magnificent sunrise spots!
Sunrise – ocean views
To inhale a fresh sea breeze while waiting for the sun to rise on the
Sydney coastline, pick and choose between
Bronte Beach Ocean Baths,
Coogee Beach and the famous
Bondi Icebergs!
If the winter months don’t put you off,
dive in any of these ocean pools for a swim after the sun has reached the horizon.
Even in the winter months,
these locations are popular with surfers, swimmers and photographers!
1) Built into the rocky cliffside,
Bronte Baths offers glorious beachside views.
2) Coogee Beach is not far from Bronte and watching the sunrise over the
Ross Jones Memorial Pool is worth getting up early for!
The concrete piers surrounding the pool make for a great photo!
3) The
Bondi’s Icebergs are probably the
most iconic ocean pools and hard to beat with their crashing waves making for a fabulous sunrise shot!
You can access all three ocean pools by
public transport or jump in the car for an easy 20-minute drive from the CBD.
Sunrise – city views
If you’re more likely to make it out of bed
just in time for sunrise, you might want to consider some of these spots!
4) Blues Point in
North Sydney gives you an uninterrupted view of the magnificent
Sydney Harbour Bridge with the city in its background.
Come early and enjoy the
reflections of the bridge lights on the water!
5) To capture the iconic Opera House instead, head to
Hickson Road Reserve in
The Rocks.
You’ll be rewarded with the sun rising directly behind the opera house which will be
a moment to remember!
For those arguing that the best time of the day is actually at sunset, don’t worry –
we’ve also thought of you!
Read on for the:
Sunset – ocean views
It’s hard to turn down the idea of a
picnic blanket,
a cool drink and
hanging with friends while waiting for the sun to slowly disappear and the sky to do its magic.
6) If you agree – plan a sunset trip to
Hornby Lighthouse in the
Sydney Harbour National Park and you won’t be disappointed!
Pick a spot near the historic lighthouse for
a fantastic view of the North Head, the ocean and other parts of Sydney!
Sunset – city views
If again, you’d rather gaze at
Sydney’s iconic skyline – have a look at these sweet spots!
7) To enjoy the same glorious view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge against a stunning sunset, head to
Jeffrey Street Wharf in
Kirribilli.
This great spot offers
one of the best views in Sydney, looking at the harbour bridge and the opera house across the water!
If you’re lucky, there will also be a spot with a puddle which means you can try and get a cool
reflection of the bridge in your shot.
To get here by
public transport, either take the train to Milson’s Point station or jump on the ferry and get off at Milson’s Point or Jeffreys Street Wharf.
8) Another favourite among Sydney locals is
Mrs Macquarie’s Chair!
Snap a
postcard-worthy sunset photo of the Sydney Opera House with the Harbour Bridge in the background.
Simply walk here from the Opera House or through the beautiful
Botanic Gardens. If you have to pick one spot only –
this is it!
Now – our final suggestions for
an epic sunset! This one might be on your
bucket list already, and for good reason!
9) It will be hard to beat the sunset views you’ll gain on
a twilight bridge climb of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
This is a win-win for the
adventure-seekers among us! You may even be able to see all the way out to
the Blue Mountains on a clear day!
Hopefully, we’ve provided you with more than enough inspiration to
get you out of bed early for sunrise or otherwise ready to go with a picnic blanket under your arm to
chase those magical last minute before sunset!
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