What type of landmark is The Obelisk?

The Obelisk is categorised as attraction. You can explore more attractions across Australia on Landmarks Australia.

How highly is The Obelisk rated?

The Obelisk holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 280 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.

How popular is The Obelisk?

By visitor review volume, The Obelisk ranks #280 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 57%), #70 of 111 in New South Wales, and #2 of 2 in Hill.

How does The Obelisk compare to other attractions?

Among 140 attractions catalogued across Australia, The Obelisk ranks #66 by review volume, and its 4.5 rating sits just under the category average of 4.51.

What landmarks are near The Obelisk?

The closest landmarks to The Obelisk are Newcastle Beach Tunnel (535 m away), Newcastle Memorial Walk (553 m away), Memorial Grove (616 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.

The Obelisk

Wolfe St, The Hill NSW 2300, Australia

4.5(280 reviews)

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The Obelisk is an attraction in Hill, New South Wales, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 280 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 2 landmarks in Hill.

Category: Attractions
State: New South Wales
Rating: 4.5 / 5
Reviews: 280
Hill rank: #2 of 2
National rank: #280 of 489

About The Obelisk

The Obelisk is one of 2 catalogued landmarks in Hill, New South Wales, sitting within the attractions category. Among Hill's landmarks it currently ranks #2 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.

Visitors rate The Obelisk 4.5 out of 5 across 280 reviews — a strong rating that most Australian attractions would envy. Within the attractions category nationally it ranks #66 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.

On the national stage, The Obelisk ranks #280 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 57%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within New South Wales it sits at #70 of 111, and within the attractions category it holds #66 of 140 Australia-wide. Its 4.5 rating runs just below the attractions average of 4.51, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.

The Obelisk is located at Wolfe St, The Hill NSW 2300, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Hill. For the wider context, the Hill city page ranks all 2 local landmarks side by side, and the Attractions category page compares The Obelisk with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Obelisk worth visiting?: The Obelisk is an attraction in Hill, New South Wales, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 280 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 2 landmarks in Hill.
Where is The Obelisk?: The Obelisk is located at Wolfe St, The Hill NSW 2300, Australia.
What type of landmark is The Obelisk?: The Obelisk is categorised as attraction. You can explore more attractions across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is The Obelisk rated?: The Obelisk holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 280 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
How popular is The Obelisk?: By visitor review volume, The Obelisk ranks #280 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 57%), #70 of 111 in New South Wales, and #2 of 2 in Hill.
How does The Obelisk compare to other attractions?: Among 140 attractions catalogued across Australia, The Obelisk ranks #66 by review volume, and its 4.5 rating sits just under the category average of 4.51.
What landmarks are near The Obelisk?: The closest landmarks to The Obelisk are Newcastle Beach Tunnel (535 m away), Newcastle Memorial Walk (553 m away), Memorial Grove (616 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.