Plane Spotting from 'The Beach'

Overview

In the mood for something a little different this Sunday? Pack a picnic and your swimmers, and take a trip out to Sydney Airport for a few hours of plane spotting. While there are heaps of places to get your plane spotting on, many of the city's aviation enthusiasts flock to 'The Beach' for the especially epic views. Located to the east of the airport, near the old control tower, planes pass mere metres from the fence here — so close you could almost touch them. Extra points for being able to take a dip in the water between taxis and takeoffs.

Image: Tomi Joo via Plane Images.