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Spots in Sydney, photographed by the people who stood there.

Every pin in Sydney is a real photograph, pinned about where it was taken, clustered around Sydney, Mosman and Bondi Beach — not a business listing, not a scraped review. 125 spots so far, and the kind of corners, viewpoints, and streets people photograph but guidebooks miss.

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Sydney on Photerra — the quick numbers: 125 real photo-spots, mapped where they were taken · mapped by 3 travelers · most-photographed area: Sydney (52 photos) · newest spot added June 2026.

Sydney

52 photo spots
Interior view of Opera Australia's main theater showing packed audience seating during an evening performance. — Sydney, Sydney
Interior view of Opera Australia's main theater showing packed audience seating during an evening performance.Sydney Opera House
Sydney's skyline viewed from a beach with waves breaking in the foreground and the harbor waters separating the shore… — Sydney, Sydney
Sydney's skyline viewed from a beach with waves breaking in the foreground and the harbor waters separating the shore…
Digital billboard advertising a circus and magic show at a concert hall, displayed at Circular Quay in Sydney. — Sydney, Sydney
Digital billboard advertising a circus and magic show at a concert hall, displayed at Circular Quay in Sydney.Shop 14/2 Circular Quay E
King penguin standing on artificial snow in an indoor enclosure at an aquarium or zoo facility. — Sydney, Sydney
King penguin standing on artificial snow in an indoor enclosure at an aquarium or zoo facility.
A white and black ibis with a yellow leg band walks across a paved path beside ornamental grass plantings. — Sydney, Sydney
A white and black ibis with a yellow leg band walks across a paved path beside ornamental grass plantings.
Historic sandstone buildings and Sydney Town Hall with modern skyscrapers viewed from a downtown street in Sydney. — Sydney, Sydney
Historic sandstone buildings and Sydney Town Hall with modern skyscrapers viewed from a downtown street in Sydney.
Military naval vessel on display in Sydney Harbour with city skyline and contemporary architecture visible from the… — Sydney, Sydney
Military naval vessel on display in Sydney Harbour with city skyline and contemporary architecture visible from the…
Stingray resting on sandy bottom at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, viewed from above the tank. — Sydney, Sydney
Stingray resting on sandy bottom at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, viewed from above the tank.

What travelers shoot here: landmarks · parks · wildlife · nightlife & entertainment — most photographed in December.

Classy bar with amazing drinks and a beautiful view.

— Dan

Photo descriptions are written by a model from the photograph itself; the place names and coordinates are not.

Mosman

38 photo spots
Kookaburra perched on a gnarled branch at night, photographed at close range in an outdoor setting. — Mosman, Sydney
Kookaburra perched on a gnarled branch at night, photographed at close range in an outdoor setting.
Marine mammals in an enclosure at Taronga Zoo, viewed from the waterside pathway with tropical vegetation. — Mosman, Sydney
Marine mammals in an enclosure at Taronga Zoo, viewed from the waterside pathway with tropical vegetation.Taronga Zoo Wharf
Close-up of a large yellow and brown tarantula on a branch, viewed from ground level in an outdoor setting. — Mosman, Sydney
Close-up of a large yellow and brown tarantula on a branch, viewed from ground level in an outdoor setting.Bradleys Head Rd opp Ashton Park
Hiker navigating a moss-covered rocky trail surrounded by ferns and dense forest vegetation. — Mosman, Sydney
Hiker navigating a moss-covered rocky trail surrounded by ferns and dense forest vegetation.Taronga Zoo Sydney
Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge viewed from a forested vantage point on Bradleys Head with eucalyptus trees… — Mosman, Sydney
Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge viewed from a forested vantage point on Bradleys Head with eucalyptus trees…
Sydney Harbour with sailboats and coastal cityscape viewed from a clifftop vantage point in Mosman, NSW. — Mosman, Sydney
Sydney Harbour with sailboats and coastal cityscape viewed from a clifftop vantage point in Mosman, NSW.Seals for the Wild
A kangaroo stands among rocks and trees in a natural enclosure with shelter structures visible in the background. — Mosman, Sydney
A kangaroo stands among rocks and trees in a natural enclosure with shelter structures visible in the background.
Pink and blue fireworks exploding over Sydney Harbour with city skyline and a ferry visible from the water's edge. — Mosman, Sydney
Pink and blue fireworks exploding over Sydney Harbour with city skyline and a ferry visible from the water's edge.

What travelers shoot here: wildlife · parks · nature & wildlife · family travel — most photographed in January.

Photo descriptions are written by a model from the photograph itself; the place names and coordinates are not.

Tamarama

19 photo spots
Mackenzie's Point Lookout overlooks turquoise waters and a coastal headland, with visitors gathered on the sandstone… — Tamarama, Sydney
Mackenzie's Point Lookout overlooks turquoise waters and a coastal headland, with visitors gathered on the sandstone…
Rocky coastal shoreline with crashing waves and forested cliffs overlooking the Tasman Sea near Bondi, Sydney. — Tamarama, Sydney
Rocky coastal shoreline with crashing waves and forested cliffs overlooking the Tasman Sea near Bondi, Sydney.
Colorful parrot perched in coastal vegetation overlooking Tamarama Beach on a clear summer day. — Tamarama, Sydney
Colorful parrot perched in coastal vegetation overlooking Tamarama Beach on a clear summer day.

What travelers shoot here: beach & coast · scenic views · viewpoints · landmarks — most photographed in December.

Photo descriptions are written by a model from the photograph itself; the place names and coordinates are not.

Milsons Point

22 photo spots
Sydney Harbour waterfront viewed from a beachside promenade, with moored sailboats and the city skyline beyond. — Milsons Point, Sydney
Sydney Harbour waterfront viewed from a beachside promenade, with moored sailboats and the city skyline beyond.
Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from a waterfront promenade with cruise ships and ferry boats on the harbour. — Milsons Point, Sydney
Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from a waterfront promenade with cruise ships and ferry boats on the harbour.Shop 1/1A Macquarie St
Sydney Opera House viewed from Sydney Harbour with its distinctive white shell-shaped roof structures. — Milsons Point, Sydney
Sydney Opera House viewed from Sydney Harbour with its distinctive white shell-shaped roof structures.

What travelers shoot here: city · landmarks · architecture · viewpoints — most photographed in December.

Photo descriptions are written by a model from the photograph itself; the place names and coordinates are not.

Clovelly

5 photo spots
Dramatic coastal rock formation with turquoise waters and breaking waves, viewed from clifftop vantage point near… — Clovelly, Sydney
Dramatic coastal rock formation with turquoise waters and breaking waves, viewed from clifftop vantage point near…Ocean St
Clifftop cemetery pathway with ocean views, featuring headstones, crosses, and palm tree overlooking the coast. — Clovelly, Sydney
Clifftop cemetery pathway with ocean views, featuring headstones, crosses, and palm tree overlooking the coast.Bronte
Historic cemetery overlooking turquoise ocean and coastal suburb viewed from ground level on a clear day. — Clovelly, Sydney
Historic cemetery overlooking turquoise ocean and coastal suburb viewed from ground level on a clear day.

What travelers shoot here: scenic views · landmarks · beach & coast · history & culture — most photographed in December.

Photo descriptions are written by a model from the photograph itself; the place names and coordinates are not.

Across Sydney

29 photo spots
A hostel information sheet listing rainy day activities and budget attractions in Sydney, Australia.
A hostel information sheet listing rainy day activities and budget attractions in Sydney, Australia.Potts Point
Modern sculptural art installation at Bali Memorial overlooking the ocean and coastal parkland in Randwick, Sydney.
Modern sculptural art installation at Bali Memorial overlooking the ocean and coastal parkland in Randwick, Sydney.
Manly Beach on a summer day with swimmers and beachgoers scattered across the sand and in the water, photographed from… — Sydney
Manly Beach on a summer day with swimmers and beachgoers scattered across the sand and in the water, photographed from…
A white-breasted sea eagle perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the ocean at a Northern Beaches Council coastal… — Sydney
A white-breasted sea eagle perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the ocean at a Northern Beaches Council coastal…
Turquoise coastal waters and sandy beach with residential headland viewed from vegetated viewpoint at Reef Beach Track… — Sydney
Turquoise coastal waters and sandy beach with residential headland viewed from vegetated viewpoint at Reef Beach Track…
Rocky beach at Gordon's Bay with swimmers and boats on sand, rocky cove, and vegetation-covered cliffs in background. — Sydney
Rocky beach at Gordon's Bay with swimmers and boats on sand, rocky cove, and vegetation-covered cliffs in background.
Sydney Harbour Bridge structural arch viewed from the Pylon Lookout, with harbor, beaches, and city skyline visible…
Sydney Harbour Bridge structural arch viewed from the Pylon Lookout, with harbor, beaches, and city skyline visible…
Sydney Harbour and cityscape viewed from Observatory Hill Park, featuring the Harbour Bridge and downtown skyline…
Sydney Harbour and cityscape viewed from Observatory Hill Park, featuring the Harbour Bridge and downtown skyline…

What travelers shoot here: beach & coast · beaches · scenic views · water sports — most photographed in December.

~6 mile moderate hike showcasing the Australian bay.

— Dan

Photo descriptions are written by a model from the photograph itself; the place names and coordinates are not.

On the map

Landmarks on the map in Sydney.

From the landmarks everyone knows to the corners nobody thought to list — real places, each with the photograph someone actually took — contributed by travellers and by the openly-licensed archive, and growing as more are added.

Bondi Beach 14 spots-33.8942, 151.2740 Sydney Opera House 9 spots-33.8568, 151.2151 Dawes Point 6 spots-33.8547, 151.2093 Seals for the Wild 4 spots-33.8444, 151.2418 Mackenzie's Point Lookout 4 spots-33.8989, 151.2762 Reef Beach 4 spots-33.8082, 151.2743 Balgowlah Heights 4 spots-33.8082, 151.2743 Pylon Lookout 3 spots-33.8547, 151.2093 Millers Point 2 spots-33.8589, 151.2049 Harbour View Lawn 2 spots-33.8631, 151.2200 Observatory Hill Park 2 spots-33.8589, 151.2049 Manly Beach 2 spots-33.7975, 151.2886 Tamarama Beach 2 spots-33.8999, 151.2706 Luke's Table at the Pylon Lookout 1 spot-33.8547, 151.2094 Pyrmont Bay 1 spot-33.8682, 151.1992 SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium 1 spot-33.8700, 151.2016 Potts Point 1 spot-33.8712, 151.2254

Coordinates are about where the photograph was taken — the medoid of this place’s pins, at 4 decimals (~11 m). Approximate by design, and not an official gazetteer position.

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Good to know

Sydney spots, the quick version.

How many spots does Photerra have in Sydney?

125 and counting — each one a real photograph, pinned about where it was taken. The map grows as people add to it and as the open archive is reviewed in.

Are these Sydney spots on Google Maps?

Many aren't. Photerra's spots are photo-coordinates — viewpoints, benches, trailheads and corners with no business listing or address — so they don't show up on maps built from business directories.

How do I get to a spot with no address?

Open any spot in the Photerra app and tap once to launch Apple Maps, Google Maps, Uber or Lyft — we hand them the coordinates even when the place has no name.

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