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  • Sydney Viewing Terrace closure - Rydges Hotel

    I read recently that the viewing terrace at Sydney Airport closed recently however the airport management were able to come up with an agreement with Rydge's Hotel to open a balcony/rooftop up for spotters for a $10 fee er person.

    From the Rydge's Hotel facebook page:

    Our Rooftop is open for Business!

    Today, Firday 7th March 2014, our Rooftop is open to the Public. It is $10 per person and includes a beverage from our Touch & Go Cafe, a Family Pass is also available for 2 Adults & 2 Children for only $30.

    You will also receive a Plane Spotter Information sheet along with a key card from reception that will give you access to our rooftop.


    As it's been open for a week, has anyone been and what are the viewing like?

  • #2
    Might end up in Sydney later this week, if i have time and the weather is good i might pop up to have a look.
    Chris Sharps
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    • #3
      Thanks Chris.

      From what I've sourced, the view is pretty similar to the original spotting terrace with addition views to the South...





      RWY 16R arrivals with the skyline in the background should still be possible.

      Alternatively, the top level of the multistory carpark right behind the Rydges Hotel offers similar views without having to pay.

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      • #4
        Well sorry to say i didn't end up in Sydney, went to Kuwait instead! Sorry dave! Maybe next month!
        Chris Sharps
        5D3 | 5D2 | 7D | 1D2 | 10D | 400D | 1V | 3
        17-40F4L | 24-105F4LIS | 70-200F2.8LIS | 100-400LIS
        24F1.4L II | 50F1.2L | 85F1.2L II | 15F2.8 Fisheye | 50F1.4 | 100F2.8 Macro
        1.4x | 550EX x2

        Fuji X100

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        • #5
          Originally posted by chris78cpr View Post
          Well sorry to say i didn't end up in Sydney, went to Kuwait instead! Sorry dave! Maybe next month!
          No worries Chris! I don't visit Sydney myself until September giving me plenty of time to suss out spotting options. Hopefully the thread will help anyone wondering about the closure of the viewing terrace at the airport.

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          • #6
            There is a Sydney spotters weekend happening on the 3rd - 5th April so I will be down there then.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Billsville View Post
              There is a Sydney spotters weekend happening on the 3rd - 5th April so I will be down there then.
              Nice one Stephen, I look forward to hearing how it goes!

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