Best Lookouts in Melbourne (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 17 of the best lookouts in Melbourne right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
For the best views over Melbourne, head up. These lookouts reward you with sweeping cityscapes, coastline or hills — often at their finest at sunrise or sunset.
17 spots
Burkes Lookout
Popular sunset vista point offering panoramas of the Melbourne area & nearby walking tracks.
Melbourne Skydeck
Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.
Skyline Melbourne
Lookouts in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Mount Ridley Lookout
Lookouts in Footscray, Melbourne.
Wurundjeri Spur Lookout
Lookouts in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Sherbrooke Falls
Gravel path to a waterfall through ferns & tall ash trees, with sightings of wombats & blue parrots.
Footscray Bouldering Wall
Lookouts in Footscray, Melbourne.
Sandridge Lookout
Lookouts in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Melbourne Central Tower
Lookouts in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Melbourne City Sunset View
Lookouts in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Red Cliffs Lookout (Red Cliffs Scenic Reserve)
Lookouts in Footscray, Melbourne.
Canning Reserve Lookout
Lookouts in Footscray, Melbourne.
Lakeside Lookout
Lookouts in Southbank, Melbourne.
Shakespeare Grove Platform
Tourist Attractions in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Port Melbourne Lookout
Lookouts in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Footscray Wharf
Lookouts in Footscray, Melbourne.
Studley-Yarra Lookout
Lookouts in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Lookouts by suburb
Zoom in on the best lookouts in Melbourne's most popular neighbourhoods.
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Read guide →Lookouts in Melbourne — FAQs
What are the best lookouts in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated lookouts in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne lookouts ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter lookouts by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many lookouts are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 17 lookouts across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.