Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory is a historic astronomical facility with a fascinating 195-year history. Situated on a hill overlooking Sydney Bay, it offers an unusual combination of science and cultural heritage.

You can admire Australia's oldest working telescope and a modern 16-inch telescope. The facility is famous for its contributions to astronomy, including observations of the transit of Venus in 1874.

The observatory also conducts educational activities related to the astronomical knowledge of Australia's indigenous Gadigal people, which adds a unique cultural dimension to this scientific attraction.