It's okay for a look around and if this is your interest...good. I found it more set up for students as visitors and not particularly of interest to me. But it's a piece of Sydneys history and a great position on the hill.

It's okay for a look around and if this is your interest...good. I found it more set up for students as visitors and not particularly of interest to me. But it's a piece of Sydneys history and a great position on the hill.
This is great for adults and kids. We liked the 3D theatre where you can see whatever movie is selected for your booking. We've watched documentaries on the sun, saturn and mars on separate visits.
We've turned up to a special night event a few years back. It was a little chaotic, with lots of people. The school holidays events...
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you must go to the Manly Beach. With shore club hotel ,mexico resteraunt and great beach, it can be very fun for couples and families.have fun.
Well, what a knowledgable young tour guide. He seemed so keen to share his knowledge and made sure everyone got a good look through the telescopes. Was great to see star clusters and SATURN! My daughter just loved the experience. Even just going up to the domes and watching them move was an experience.
these places have to be kept up to date or they become relics from another age, this place needs to get some new attractions and attract youngers visitors with some videos or whatever
Hi, thank you for your review. Yes you are right that our interactive exhibits have not been changed for 15 years and the interpretation does need to be refreshed somewhat. However it is a shame you did not do a tour because we have a brand new Digital Planetarium and a spectacular 3D Space Theatre which families are enjoying this...
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Good value for money! I found it so amazing, the tour guide we had was so knowledgable! We asked lots of questions and he showed us lots of planets! It was great!
Hi, Thanks for your positive review and taking a tour. Sydney Observatory astronomy guides have a wealth of knowledge and they are a very important part of the entire experience. You likely saw Saturn and it is one of the most spectacular planets to view through telescopes. Keep star gazing on your travels, you obviously enjoy it!
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The observatory (entrance fee during the day is only through donations) was a great stop in the middle of the day. Nice views of the city, interesting exhibits, and pretty large considering that there isn't an admission fee. Very few people there when we went, so we had the place largely to ourselves. Also nice to see it during the...
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Hi, thanks for your taking time to write your review. You obviously engaged with the history and heritage of Sydney Observatory, the unique offer and the spectacular site location. Best wishes in seeking out other more 'hidden' sites on your travels.
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We walked here from the CBD through the Rocks area of Sydney, and enjoyed the presentation which is suitable for people of all ages. Carlos was obliging and answered questions as rapidly as they were fired at him. We learned a lot about astronomy on that night, even though Sydney was not allowing us to view any actual stars on...
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Hi Marika, thanks for writing your review and taking a tour. It does make a difference when you get to see and use all the facilities. Happy stargazing!
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This is a museum in Sydney that I visit fairly regularly. During the day it can be a bit dry, but it's nice walking around the exhibits and learning about the importance of astronomy to early Sydney (transit of Venus, telling the time etc). At 1PM they usually drop the time ball.
Night tours are more interesting, you get to...
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Thank you for your excellent and detailed review. It is heartening to know that you return regularly and still find Sydney Observatory interesting both day and night. We are soon updating our planetarium I hope you will come back and review it. Please show that you have reviewed us on Trip advisor when you next visit. BTW Saturn will be...
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It's better to go when the whether is fine but i still had a great time even though it was overcast and couldn't see much through the telescope.
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