Photo Opportunities in Sydney

Whether you are a tourist or a local, Sydney has a many interesting places for photography.

​Sydney is relatively easy to get around, you can use the hop on hop off buses, hire a bike (wear a helmet by law), use public transport or hail a cab or Uber. If you are using public transport you will need an OPAL card. 

THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

It goes without saying, snapping a photo of the Opera House is a must when visiting Sydney and you can get some great angles of this iconic building, even up in Cumberland Street, near the Rocks.

Other great photo opportunities are from The Royal Botanical Gardens, from a boat (or ferry), looking over from Kirribilli and from the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

THE ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS

Apart from the spectacular views from the Royal Botanical Gardens of the harbour, there are plenty of photo opportunities within the gardens.

With its spectacular ponds, trees and plants the Royal Botanical Gardens is a flora photographers dream.

​Spring is the best time to visit. You can even find a spot where you can photograph the city skyline overlooking the gardens. 

Quite often the Calyx has walls of flowers and is truly a spectacular part of the gardens to visit. A gold coin donation is requested to enter. 

The fernery is also a beautiful place to take photos and have some quiet time as you soak in the relaxing vibes and listen to the waterfalls.

BONDI BEACH

Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach has plenty of photo opportunities. Apart from Bondi Beach itself, photo opportunities are Aboriginal carvings, the village, Bondi Icebergs and the Bondi to Coogee Boardwalk.

The Bondi to Coogee Boardwalk could even offer you an opportunity to photograph migrating Whales between July and November. 

Each Saturday the famous Bondi Markets is another great place to take some photos especially of Artisan produce.

TARONGA ZOO
 
Taronga Zoo offers plenty of photo opportunities and not just of the animals. You will see the Sydney Skyline that offers some spectacular views. 
 
As you wander along the many paths of Taronga Zoo you will certainly come across some amazing photo opportunities. The zoo is accessible by ferry, bus or car.

QUEEN VICTORIA BUILDING

For beautiful historical architecture the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) offers plenty of opportunities for photographers. The QVB has intricate designs, carvings, staircases and beautiful tiling.

​While you are there many of the cafe's offer High Tea which is rather special in this elegant building. It goes without saying that the QVB also offers some fabulous shopping.