10 Most Instagrammable Places in Sydney

The Bondi Icebergs Swimming Club is a landmark social club at the historic Bondi Baths, at the southern end of Bondi Beach. One of the most photographed sites in Sydney, the famous Bondi Icebergs pool has been a historical landmark of Bondi Beach for over 100 years and is open to the public all year round.

The winter swimming club opened in 1929 and you can join as a member today, but anyone can visit the club’s friendly bar and bistro. You don’t even need to go for a swim – you just need to be signed in.

The Sydney Opera House is on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour and offers up a chance to snap the city’s most famous image. The Opera House's sail-like structure, which dominates Sydney Harbour, makes it an easy subject to shoot. The juxtaposition of bright white tiles against the blue of the Sydney sky makes it a visual treat for filters.

Whether you choose to photograph it from the Botanic Gardens, the Harbour Bridge or even from a boat in the harbour, every shot is almost guaranteed to attract likes.

The Botanical Gardens in Sydney are in the heart of the city and offer a unique opportunity to take photos of the bats that call this lush park their home. As dusk falls, the bats take to the sky, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle every evening where wild nature wings its way over the city.

Experiment with long exposures to create stunning light trails of the bats or try to capture the silhouettes of bats in flight against the backdrop of the Botanical Gardens.

The Grounds of Alexandria is a coffee shop, bakery and restaurant that’s an Instagrammer’s paradise of cascading greenery, whimsical fairy lights and vintage touches and is just 20 minutes south of Sydney. The coffee is roasted on-site, and much of the food comes from their own kitchen gardens, but the main attraction for photographers here is the seamless blend of quirky charm with contemporary aesthetics.

From the brick courtyard with its rustic tables and flower-filled carts to the outdoor spaces with colourful umbrellas, trailing wisteria and cosy seating areas, every corner of the Grounds is a photo opportunity waiting to happen.

Luna Park is a vintage amusement arcade on the north shore of Sydney Harbour, which showcases Art Deco architecture from the 1930s. Whether you’re taking photos of people riding the roller coasters, focusing in on a detail from the ornate retro carousel or snapping the iconic ‘smiling mouth’ entrance, this urban playground offers endless possibilities for capturing Instagram-worthy photos.

Play with different filters to bring out the nostalgic colours and flashing lights of Luna Park, and don’t forget to snap the cityscape and Harbour Bridge from the vantage point of the north shore.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is on the edge of Sydney Harbour and gives photography fans an abundance of Instagram-worthy opportunities inside and out. The grand Art Deco design of this architectural marvel on the waterside houses more than 4,000 works by Australian artists.

The exterior of the MCA is gorgeous all by itself, but once inside, you’ll find everything from contemporary sculptures to immersive installations, offering a rich tapestry of colours, textures and thought-provoking concepts. Head up to the rooftop terrace for panoramic views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the sparkling waters below.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an iconic symbol of Sydney's engineering know-how, spanning the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour and providing a superb backdrop for unforgettable Insta moments. Go high, to vantage points such as Milsons Point or Mrs Macquarie's Chair, to capture the bridge in its entirety, or get up close to see the detail on that intricate steel latticework.

During twilight or the golden hour, the bridge takes on a warm glow, casting a photo-worthy reflection on the water below. Adventurous photographers can scale the bridge's towering heights to capture birds’ eye views of the city and harbour below.

Forgotten Songs in Angel Place is an art installation in Sydney, not far from the neighbourhood of The Rocks, which combines art, nature and sound and makes for stunning Instagram photographs. Stroll through Angel Place and you’ll see a series of suspended empty birdcages. The cages play songs from the birds that once lived in this area but have been displaced or forced into extinction.

Try capturing a short video for an Insta story of this thought-provoking experience or lean into the silent medium of photography and experiment with different angles and compositions to highlight the juxtaposition of the delicate cages against the surrounding architecture.

The Paddington Reservoir Gardens is a heritage-listed, secret-garden-style park in Sydney’s inner-eastern suburb of Paddington. Free to enter, this mesmerising blend of old and new architecture was inspired by the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, with reflecting ponds, wide boardwalks and shaded roofs.

Capture inspirational Insta-moments in this underground garden that was once a public reservoir. The restored brick arches and columns provide a striking backdrop for your photos, along with the lush greenery and colourful flowers.

The Sydney Tower is the tallest structure in Sydney, offering up 360-degree views of the sprawling cityscape, the harbour and the distant Blue Mountains from its observation deck above the CBD. Also known as the Sydney Tower Eye, this iconic landmark gives a perfect vantage point for capturing Instagram-worthy photos that showcase Sydney's beauty from above.

Capture Sydney’s urban heart by photographing the bustling streets below. Experiment with different times of day to capture the changing colours of the sky, from vivid sunsets to the twinkling city lights at night.