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Mrs Macquarie's Chair Lookout
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Alex
October 8, 2026
At the tip of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney's eastern peninsula, sits Mrs Macquarie's Chair, one of Sydney's most famous historic lookouts. The “chair” itself is a large bench carved out of a natural sandstone rock ledge by convicts in 1810. The viewpoint is a short way away and is the premier spot on the harbour where you can capture both the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge perfectly aligned in a photo. The viewpoint is stunning both in the daytime, at sunset and even at night when everything is lit up.
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Elevation 20 m
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The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.
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