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Best Lookouts in Melbourne (2026)

Planning your next outing? These are 13 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.

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Burkes Lookout — Hawthorn, Melbourne
67Spot

Burkes Lookout

Lookouts · Richmond

Popular sunset vista point offering panoramas of the Melbourne area & nearby walking tracks.

4.7(1,461)View details →
Melbourne Skydeck — Hawthorn, Melbourne
66Spot

Melbourne Skydeck

Lookouts · Southbank

Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.

4.5(17,353)View details →
Mount Ridley Lookout — North Melbourne, Melbourne
63Spot

Mount Ridley Lookout

Lookouts · Footscray

Lookouts in Footscray, Melbourne.

4.5(771)View details →
Wurundjeri Spur Lookout — North Melbourne, Melbourne
61Spot

Wurundjeri Spur Lookout

Lookouts · Melbourne CBD

Lookouts in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.

4.5(405)View details →
Sherbrooke Falls — Brunswick, Melbourne
60Spot

Sherbrooke Falls

Lookouts · Brunswick

Gravel path to a waterfall through ferns & tall ash trees, with sightings of wombats & blue parrots.

4.3(678)View details →
Sandridge Lookout — North Melbourne, Melbourne
56Spot

Sandridge Lookout

Lookouts · Melbourne CBD

Lookouts in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.

4.5(389)View details →
Melbourne City Sunset View — North Melbourne, Melbourne
54Spot

Melbourne City Sunset View

Lookouts · Melbourne CBD

Lookouts in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.

4.7(99)View details →
Red Cliffs Lookout (Red Cliffs Scenic Reserve) — Footscray, Melbourne
52Spot

Red Cliffs Lookout (Red Cliffs Scenic Reserve)

Lookouts · Footscray

Lookouts in Footscray, Melbourne.

4.4(150)View details →
Canning Reserve Lookout — Footscray, Melbourne
50Spot

Canning Reserve Lookout

Lookouts · Footscray

Lookouts in Footscray, Melbourne.

4.3(26)View details →
Lakeside Lookout — Southbank, Melbourne
50Spot

Lakeside Lookout

Lookouts · Southbank

Lookouts in Southbank, Melbourne.

4.8(40)View details →
Shakespeare Grove Platform — St Kilda, Melbourne
49Spot

Shakespeare Grove Platform

Lookouts · St Kilda

Tourist Attractions in St Kilda, Melbourne.

4.7(38)View details →
Port Melbourne Lookout — North Melbourne, Melbourne
48Spot

Port Melbourne Lookout

Lookouts · Melbourne CBD

Lookouts in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.

4.8(25)View details →
Studley-Yarra Lookout — South Yarra, Melbourne
45Spot

Studley-Yarra Lookout

Lookouts · Collingwood

Lookouts in Collingwood, Melbourne.

4.4(5)View details →

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 13 lookouts across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.