Lloyd Rees Lookout
Harbour views across Lavender Bay to North Sydney, with Luna Park and the Sydney Harbour Bridge in frame, make Lloyd Rees Lookout a McMahons Point stop for sweeping harbour and city scenes. The lookout sits at 29 Middle Street and is open 24 hours a day, year-round.
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About Lloyd Rees Lookout
Harbour Views from Lloyd Rees Lookout
Lloyd Rees Lookout gives visitors a wide outlook over Lavender Bay towards North Sydney, with Luna Park, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the city skyline all visible from the same spot. The view is the lookout's defining feature, and it is the main reason the site is visited. Because the amusement park, the bridge arch and the city towers sit together in one frame, the lookout works well for anyone wanting a single shot that captures several of Sydney's best-known landmarks.
Lloyd Rees Connection at Lloyd Rees Lookout
Lloyd Rees Lookout takes its name from the painter Lloyd Rees, who is regarded as one of Australia's finest landscape painters. His best-known work, Harbour from McMahons Point, is on display at the Art Gallery of NSW, so visitors can see the harbour landscape of McMahons Point in painted form after viewing it from the lookout. The painting and the lookout share the same local setting, which connects the park's name to the scenery visitors see from its edge.
Facilities at Lloyd Rees Lookout
Getting to Lloyd Rees Lookout
Lloyd Rees Lookout is at 29 Middle Street, McMahons Point NSW 2060. McMahons Point Wharf, a ferry wharf, is about 250 m away.
Open in Google Maps →Nearby McMahons Point
- 📍East Crescent Street Lookout
- 📍Blues Point Reserve
- 📍Sails (restaurant, about 200 m)
- 📍Breadworks Cafe (cafe, about 300 m)
Frequently asked questions about Lloyd Rees Lookout
Is Lloyd Rees Lookout worth visiting in McMahons Point?
Yes, the lookout is valued mainly for its outlook over Lavender Bay, Luna Park, the Harbour Bridge and the city. It sits in a cluster of McMahons Point lookouts that includes East Crescent Street Lookout and Blues Point Reserve.
What are the best views from Lloyd Rees Lookout?
The best views take in Lavender Bay and North Sydney, with Luna Park, the Harbour Bridge and the city skyline all in one outlook.
What are the opening hours for Lloyd Rees Lookout?
Lloyd Rees Lookout is open 24 hours a day throughout the year.
What cafes or shops are near Lloyd Rees Lookout in McMahons Point?
Sails restaurant is about 200 m away and Breadworks Cafe is about 300 m away from the lookout.