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Lookout sights in Australia

  1. A

    Pylon Lookout

    The best way to experience Sydney Harbour Bridge is on foot – staircases access the bridge from both shores; a footpath runs along its eastern side. If this view doesn’t sate you, scale the southeast pylon to the Pylon Lookout Museum; enter via the bridge stairs on Cumberland St. The views from the top are awesome, and museum exhibits explain how the bridge was built. The pylons may look as though they’re shouldering all the weight, but they’re largely decorative – right down to their granite facing.

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  2. B

    Super Pit

    The view is staggering, with building-sized trucks zigzagging up and down the huge hole and looking like kids' toys. It's quite beautiful in its own way, with nature's palate of red, black and grey revealed on the exposed rock faces. The information displays are fascinating. Boulder's Super Pit Shop has more displays and sells small nuggets.

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  3. Sir Dudley de Chair Lookout

    Further along Scenic Dr, this pretty spot has a panoramic view and is near the Hermit's Cave.

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  4. Mt Tarrengower

    Don't miss the 3km drive up for panoramic views from the poppet-head lookout.

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