Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Mrs Macquarie's Chair is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench, on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour, hand carved by convicts from sandstone in 1810 for Governor Macquarie's wife Elizabeth

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    +61 2 9231 8111

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    rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

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    Monument

Address

Mrs Macquaries Rd Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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Keywords:

scenic views sydney opera house vantage point picnics harbors historic sites bridge good for a late night good for dates casual city photo opportunities skyscrapers photography town
Simon Crerar

What's good here? How about the world's best view ? Sydney Opera House , Bridge and Harbour in perfect symmetry. Go early morning for best light, or dusk for sun setting behind Jørn Utzon's masterpiece

Pin Takai

you should go when the sunset is very beautiful view . You can see the Opera house and the harbor bridge together

Tracy Loh

stunning view of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge , go during a beautiful day and you will love the view , great place to chill . https://t.co/bgnB9cGlMg

Michelle Connor

Great views of the city skyline, Oprah House & Harbour Bridge . Nice place for photographers & just enjoying the sunsets in the evenings.

Ishan

Great view of the Harbour . Perfect late night date spot

Ab T

Good photo spot for the iconic shot of the Harbour bridge and the opera house!

Mirai Uchi

awesome place for a picnic in Sydney. Great views of the harbour , peacedul environment, and just a sweet location.

Faraan Mohamed

What a panoramic view of the harbor bridge , luna park , opera house. Night time recommended

Westin Hotels & Resorts

Mrs. Macquarie's Chair is a breathtaking vantage point from which to see Sydney's beautiful harbor in its entirety.

Ardi Pradana

Best spot in town for the NYE celebration !!! With a view of both Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House ... Try to be here very early and no glass bottle !

Joao Ferreira

Come by late afternoon to grab the sunset behind the city & opera house.

Steve H

Perfect spot for a sunset picnic . Magic and priceless views .

Feisal Fei

the best place to capture the majestic view of the opera house and the harbour bridge .

Gone Pest Control

Excellent and so refreshing views

Mayank Sharma

Scenic views , amazing view of Harbor bridge and the Opera house

Tammy Gordon

A *must do* - beautiful walk, amazing views of CBD, Opera House and Harbour Bridge ! (Also great spot for a run)

Danijel  James

Use http://sunfollower.net/ to find when the sun is going to set at this vantage point to get the best photos.

Bruce W

Best lookout point for Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge

HT

Jog these stops: Art Gallery - Woolloomooloo - Boy Charlton Pool - Mrs Macquarie's Chair, gloat as you round the corner to get a perfect Sydney shot with the Harbour Bridge & Opera House.

Hidetaka Tanaka

You have to go there to take a picture - that's all I can say.

Hidetaka Tanaka

You have to go here to take a picture - that's all I can say.

Josh Towers

Just got to love the view at sunset

James Ferguson

Highly disappointing. The view from Macquaries Point is much better.

Crystal D

Beautiful Views

J. I.G.

Great views of Sydney landmarks from here

MJ

Really nice view !!!

Danijel  James

Wear warm clothes on windy days - it's freezing!

BBB 01au

Great history here!

Nicholas Stylianakis

One of the musts

Harry Tabner

This time of year, sunsets are behind the opera house, giving great photos. Take a coat though.

Kais Al-Samir

Best view .

Tun Terang

Nice view .. Sunset

Jade Cadelina

Best location to see the Harbour Bridge , Opera House and Sydney Skyscrapers

F I K R I A

Great Spot to take a picture of HarbourBridge and OperaHouse

4sq Sydney

Have you checked in on Dec 31st eve?? Lucky bum! Sit back and enjoy the world's best new year celebration!!

Nao

王立植物園内にある岬の先端に岩で出来た椅子があります。オーストラリアに移住してきた初代総督マッコリー氏が夫人のために岩を削って作らせ、夫人はここに座って行き交う船を眺めていたと伝えられています。今も岩には文が刻まれています。市街地からはタクシー 利用が便利で時間節約になると思います。

Ю Коч

Рядом прекрасный парк ! Парковка 8,5 в час

유석 정

시드니의 전망 으로는 최고!!!

David Rodrigues

super encantador este lugar

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