Why have your ceremony here?

Observatory is one of the highest location in Sydney. It is hidden away in the back of The Rocks - the historic centre of Sydney.With a stunning backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. A beautiful park with 125 year old fig trees offering shade and the perfect backdrop for photos.A short distance to Barangaroo, CBD or The Rocks to celebrate at the numerous bars and restaurants.Observatory Hill is operated by the City of Sydney. They charge a fee to use this location. The fee is approximately $850 to hire the locations. For full details and to book the location click here https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/lists-maps-inventories/fees-and-charges-for-outdoor-venue-hire

Guest Numbers:

SummaryStandard: 20 PeopleIncrease up to 100+ for additional $75

You can have up to 20 people (the 2 of you and 18 guests) at your ceremony. Excludes children under 6 years old.For an additional fee of $75 this number can be increased to 100+ in total.To add guests, after your initial booking, go to the Add-ons tab in your portal.

Getting there:

Please aim to arrive 15 minutes prior to your ceremony (along with your guests) to ensure you are in the right location and ready to go at your scheduled time.Observatory Hill is a 10-15 minute walk from Circular Quay, which is easily accessible by ferry or rail.Metered parking is available.Please aim to arrive 15 minutes prior to your ceremony (along with your guests) to ensure you are in the right location and ready to go at your scheduled time.

Wet weather:

Now it doesn't happen often, but when it does you will need to shelter under trees or bring umbrellas - how romantic.The gazebo in the park must be booked through the LGA.

Conditions of booking:

1. We understand it is our responsibility to secure the location prior to booking with Simple Ceremonies. We understand that we must book this location with the venue and make any payments required. 2. I understand that confetti, rice and/or any non natural materials (even biodegradable product) are not permitted at this location. Natural materials such as flower petals are permitted BUT most be picked up and desposed of following the ceremony. Ie must be left as you found it ;-) 3. We unde