Cremorne Point · Harbourside
Cremorne Point House favourite Iconic, uninterrupted views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Loved for A long, deep foreshore, so there's almost always a spot free with a beautiful view Quieter and less frequented than most other harbour spots Free parking all along Milson Road Playground and toilets roughly 200 metres from where we set up Lovely year round: summer days and sunsets are spectacular, and winter is best from 11am to 3:30pm Some natural shade, though a shaded spot can be hard to secure in summer Practically empty on weekdays Perfect for proposals, especially on a weekday or a summer morning Good to know Parking can be hard to find in summer Gets busy around sunset in summer The ground can be a little uneven Bush turkeys are around Getting there Public transport. Ferry to Cremorne Point Wharf, right beside the reserve. Or the 225 bus to its Cremorne Point terminus, then a short walk.Self drive. Parking: Free along the lower end of Milson Road, or on Cremorne Road where it meets Milson Road.Kirribilli · Harbourside
Dr Mary Booth Reserve House favourite Arguably the finest public park view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in Sydney
Loved for Free parking on Waruda Street or Kirribilli Avenue Beautiful sunsets and golden afternoon light in summer Very secluded and quiet midweek, especially around 3pm in winter Good to know Bush turkeys are around in summer A small park, so it's busy and space is limited most weekends Toilets are a 6 to 7 minute walk each way, down a staircase then flat along the water Not ideal for young children, there's little room to run around Only one tree for shade, so umbrellas are essential in summer Weekday construction as of July 2026 makes it noisy and a little disruptive, weekdays only Getting there Public transport. Train or ferry to Milsons Point, then a 10 minute walk down to the reserve.Self drive. Parking: Free on Waruda Street or Kirribilli Avenue.Lavender Bay · Harbourside
Quibaree Park Up-close views of the Harbour Bridge and Luna Park
Loved for Easy access with a drop-off point for less mobile guests or little ones, and wheelchair friendly Toilets right beside the setup A small harbour beach, though not for swimming as it isn't netted Flat, even ground Free parking on Railway Avenue Great for sunset, as long as it isn't windy Good for evening picnics too, with plenty of street lighting nearby Good to know Bush turkeys are around Exposed on windy days, so best avoided in strong wind, and calmest in the mornings No natural shade in summer, so umbrellas are needed Grass quality can vary Being well known, it sees more foot traffic and the occasional event Getting there Public transport. Train to Milsons Point, then a 10 minute walk down through Lavender Bay.Self drive. Parking: Free on Railway Avenue.Lavender Bay · Harbourside
Clark Park Elevated harbour and bridge views (no Opera House), right beside Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
Loved for More natural shade in summer, though the shaded areas often sit away from the best views Plenty of room for children to run around and play Less frequented than most spots Beautiful palm trees throughout Grass is usually in good condition Good to know Paid parking, unless you park on Railway Avenue and walk up Toilets are a walk down at Quibaree Park Limited viewpoints, particularly if you want shade as well Bush turkeys are around Getting there Public transport. Train to Milsons Point, then a 12 minute walk, or ferry to McMahons Point Wharf.Self drive. Parking: Free on Railway Avenue then walk up, or paid but more convenient on Harbourview Crescent.McMahons Point · Harbourside
Henry Lawson Reserve Unobstructed views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House
Loved for A clear, open viewpoint Plenty of natural shade Good to know Uneven, sloping ground Parking is very tricky for you and your guests Cold and exposed on windy days, so we don't recommend it in winter Toilets are a walk away at Blues Point Reserve Getting there Public transport. Ferry to McMahons Point Wharf, then a short walk up.Self drive. Parking: Very limited street parking only, so allow extra time or take an Uber.McMahons Point · Harbourside
Blues Point Reserve Lovely views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House
Loved for Toilets on site Flat ground Playground on site Good to know Very hard to park Some fencing interrupts the view in parts Where the view is clear, the ground tends to slope Busy, and windy by the afternoon Best in the morning, and ideally midweek rather than weekends Getting there Public transport. Ferry to McMahons Point Wharf, then a 5 minute walk.Self drive. Parking: Very limited along Blues Point Road, an Uber is often easier.Kirribilli · Kid friendly
Milsons Park House favourite A beautiful waterside park, especially stunning in jacaranda season in early November
Loved for Enormous open space, the best around for children to run and play Toilets on site Natural shade available Playground on site Parking is usually easy to find A calm, quiet park with lovely water views Good to know The street beside the park gets crowded during jacaranda season Some surrounding streets have paid parking Can be breezy in the afternoons Getting there Public transport. Ferry to Kurraba Point Wharf, then a short walk. Or a bus to the Kurraba Road stop.Self drive. Parking: On Bradly Avenue, Hipwood Street or McDougall Street.Wollstonecraft · Kid friendly
Berry Island A charming little harbourside reserve
Loved for Free parking, though limited on weekends Nicely private on weekends, aside from a few local picnickers Fenced playground Good to know Parking is tighter on weekends, though midweek is easy Can be breezy depending on the weather Limited natural shade Getting there Public transport. Train to Wollstonecraft, then a 12 minute walk down Shirley Road.Self drive. Parking: On Shirley Road.Mosman · Kid friendly
Clifton Gardens Open lawn right beside a netted, swimmable beach
Loved for Basketball courts and large playgrounds nearby Beautiful beach views A car park means spots are usually available, though it fills up in summer A handful of shaded spots Good to know Paid parking Can be breezy depending on the forecast Getting there Public transport. Bus 228 to the Clifton Gardens stop on Morella Road, then a short walk down. Or ferry to Taronga Zoo then the 238.Self drive. Parking: The Clifton Gardens car park, off Morella Road.A gorgeous beachside setting on a calm, swimmable beach
Loved for Toilets at both the north and south ends Fenced playground at the south end Natural shade at the south end Good to know Very crowded and busy in summer Hard to park, and parking is usually paid Limited shade at the northern end Getting there Public transport. Bus 238 to the Balmoral Beach stop on The Esplanade. Or ferry to Taronga Zoo then the 238.Self drive. Parking: Metered parking along The Esplanade and surrounding streets.Mosman · Kid friendly
Rosherville Reserve A beautiful green reserve beside Chinamans Beach, our favourite beach in Sydney
Loved for Plenty of natural shade Plenty of parking Toilets on site The best of both worlds, green lawn and a beautiful beach A playground for the children So much space for kids to run around and play The lawn where we set up is usually nice and quiet Good to know Paid parking Parking fills up in summer Getting there Public transport. Bus 233 to the Rosherville Road stop, Mosman, then a walk down to Chinamans Beach.Self drive. Parking: Paid parking on Rosherville Road.A very private waterside spot, lovely for proposals and smaller groups
Loved for A secluded waterside setting Great free parking Natural shade Good to know The ground slopes, so you're on a slight incline Sporting events sometimes run on the neighbouring oval on weekends Getting there Public transport. Bus 225 to the Young Street stop, Cremorne, then a walk down. Or ferry to Cremorne Point and walk around.Self drive. Parking: The car park off Wonga Road.A peaceful harbour setting with pretty water views
Loved for Plenty of parking Toilets on site Usually very quiet A BBQ on site Calm and relaxed Dog friendly, with a playground close by Good grass and natural shade Good to know A fair few dog walkers pass through Getting there Public transport. Bus 202 to the Rangers Road stop, Cammeray, then a walk down to Brothers Avenue.Self drive. Parking: On Brothers Avenue.Greenwich · Groups up to 7
Holloway Reserve An intimate, almost private spot with beautiful harbour views
Loved for Beautiful and intimate, known mostly just to locals Lovely harbour views Free, easy parking for all your guests Good to know No toilets nearby Falls into shade on winter afternoons, so best in summer or on a winter morning until 2pm A small space, suited to groups of up to 7 Getting there Public transport. Ferry to Greenwich Point Wharf, then a walk up. Or train to Wollstonecraft and a short Uber.Self drive. Parking: On Vista Street.
