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Aug 18, 2024
This is an absolute hidden gem. The location is very near to the famous Opera House and other Sidney attractions. But honestly, we enjoyed this more than anything. The tour has something for every… Full review by Adventure36580767679
May 28, 2024
The tour was nice but the telescope is not very powerful, more of a novelty/tourist activity than a star gazing one. The guide was lovely, very interesting to learn about the site, and some nice thin… Full review by Faye A
May 15, 2024
We walked up to the Observatory from the Rocks area. A interesting walk through some of old Sydney. The Observatory on top of the hill was certainly built in a fantastic spot. Great views over the ha… Full review by roy v
I'm from US and coming first week of November. I'm targeting a Sunday or Monday night tour -- my husband would love to see some stars/planets. Would it be best to do 6:30 or 8:30? I'd like to know if there is a time when clouds/fog comes in or it's just unknown? Also, it is just now getting dark at 7:00 pm here in US. Please advise which time you'd recommend for the night tour in October/November. Thanks
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Sorry for the late reply- just saw it. I would do the 8.30 because we have daylight saving and it gets dark late.
Hi is there parking available for a car? How much is it?
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Only street parking with coin operated parking machines. They probably accept credit cards, however not too sure. Parking around the Observatory in the street at night is a lot easier …
Only street parking with coin operated parking machines. They probably accept credit cards, however not too sure. Parking around the Observatory in the street at night is a lot easier than during the day. Great place to visit !
Hi there. I'm just curious as to what we would actually see thru the telescopes if we were to do a family twilight tour in a January when I'm guessing darkness will come around 9pm (after the tour finishes). My kids are 8-13yrs. Would we be better doing the 8pm tour? Thankyou
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Hi! Thank you for your enquiry about Sydney Observatory's Family Friendly Tours. Yes, you are correct that it will still be light during the Family Friendly tours in January 2017, with …
Hi! Thank you for your enquiry about Sydney Observatory's Family Friendly Tours. Yes, you are correct that it will still be light during the Family Friendly tours in January 2017, with the sun not setting until 8pm. In the Family Friendly Tours we observe anything that we can in the sky that is visible at this time (weather permitting). This may include the Sun, Moon and any planets visible at the time of your tour. You will also get an opportunity to look at the "night" sky in our planetarium where the astronomy guide will simulate Sydney's night sky in the Planetarium and then go and launch rockets (again, whether permitting) in our grounds. As your children are 8-13, it is a judgment call which tour to take them on. Both tours would be suitable for families but the later tour is longer (2 hours rather than 90minutes of Family Friendly) and is more aimed at adults. There are often kids on the 8.15pm tour and they do enjoy the tour as they get to focus on this objects in the night sky. Objects may include stars, planets, the moon and occasionally land-based objects. It is important to note that the 8.15pm Night Tour finishes around 10.15pm we have found that it may be a very late night for some kids. Thank you for your enquiry and we look forward to welcoming you to Sydney Observatory soon
Hi David, Sometimes we can squeeze one into our 'car park' but typically no we can't handle a 25 seater as the car park is a rough dirt yard next door and reserved for trades and …
Hi David, Sometimes we can squeeze one into our 'car park' but typically no we can't handle a 25 seater as the car park is a rough dirt yard next door and reserved for trades and services. There is plenty of metered parking in Watson Rd only 50m away. So, while we can't guarantee it we do try but you would need to contact our front desk on 9921 3484 on approach to see if it is available.
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