The best outdoor cinemas in Sydney for open-air movies

Missed out on tix to Westpac Open Air? Sydney’s second most scenic cinema is here to help. Taronga Zoo's beloved Harbour View Cinema will be serving up family-friendly movie nights with knockout harbour views for four magical evenings this April.

Arrive from 2pm for complimentary zoo access (yes, pre-movie giraffe spotting), before settling in as the sun dips and the screen lights up at dusk. This year’s line-up runs the gamut: animated chaos with Madagascar, pixelated adventure in A Minecraft Movie, dino thrills via Jurassic Park, and big-laugh comfort viewing with Bridesmaids.

Pack a picnic rug, grab a box of popcorn and a glass of wine (no BYO booze), and enjoy your movie knowing that every ticket helps fund Taronga’s vital conservation work.

General release tickets go on sale at 12.30pm on Wednesday, March 4. You can book over here.

The last remaining drive-in movie theatre in the city is so popular that, on busy nights, it backs up traffic all the way along Reservoir Road and out onto the Great Western Motorway. So if you’re planning a commute past Prospect, you might want to check session times. We love the joint's on point 1950s theme, with diner food served by staff in era-appropriate outfits. There are new blockbusters and classic flicks to see, and you can even catch the odd late-night horror session, if you dare. Check the program here.