Barangaroo Reserve

Barangaroo Reserve is one of Sydney’s most beautifully designed waterfront parks, and the Stargazer Lawn at the top of the headland is its crown jewel. The gently sloping green space offers sweeping views of Sydney Harbour, including a clear sightline to the Harbour Bridge and even the Crown Tower shimmering in the distance as you walk up through the reserve. I visited tonight hoping to catch the rare six‑planet alignment, and although the weather turned windy and clouds slowly covered half the moon, the lawn still proved to be an excellent stargazing spot. A few others were there with the same hope, and while many of us were disappointed by the cloud cover, the atmosphere remained peaceful and open, with Darling Harbour glowing softly below. Reaching the lawn involves climbing a long set of stone stairs from Wulugul Walk, but the ascent is worth it for the views at the peak. There’s also lift access for those who prefer an easier route. Along the way, I passed locals running, jogging, and cycling — the reserve feels like a living, active space even late in the evening. From the top, I could hear a large boat party on the harbour playing loud music, a reminder that this is a vibrant part of the city. The sound carried all the way up to the lawn, but it didn’t take away from the experience — it simply added a layer of urban energy beneath the calm night sky. With its native landscaping, panoramic views, and easy access to nearby areas like Waranara Terrace and Walumil Lawns, the Stargazer Lawn is a standout public space. Even on a cloudy night, it remains one of the best places in Sydney to unwind, take in the harbour, and look up at the sky.

Barangaroo is a refreshing mix of nature, architecture, and dining by the water. The harbor views are stunning, especially from Barangaroo Reserve, which is beautifully landscaped and great for walking, jogging, or simply relaxing. It’s also a popular spot for sunsets and photo ops. The restaurants and cafes are top-notch — perfect for brunch, after-work drinks, or date nights. There’s a modern, upscale vibe throughout the precinct, and it connects easily to Circular Quay and Darling Harbour. That said, a few things hold it back from 5 stars: • Can feel a bit commercial or sterile in some areas — lots of office buildings and new developments, which sometimes makes it feel more like a business zone than a cultural hub. • Parking is expensive and limited, so public transport is your best bet. • Not much shade in some parts of the reserve, so it gets hot during peak sun hours. Still, it’s a great addition to Sydney — clean, accessible, and a nice mix of city energy and green space. Worth visiting, especially for locals looking for a stylish spot to unwind.

A nice place to walk and explore, featuring both plain grassed areas as well as a bushland section. Also a very nice riverside walk along the outside. Incredibly beautiful to visit in the evening!

This place is amazing. Great views of the harbour bridge and the harbour as well as grass areas for leisurely sport, paths for walks and access to transport such as the metro. Great for a sunset watch or just a meeting with friends. Highly recommend having a look!

This park is perfect for running, picnics, and even date nights. It’s such a lovely place that I would love to live nearby.

Barangaroo Reserve is a stunning waterfront park with breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour. The walking paths are peaceful, and the landscape design blends beautifully with nature. The highlight is the sunset—absolutely magical as the sky glows over the water and city skyline. Perfect for an evening stroll or picnic. A must-visit spot for nature and view lovers!

Beautiful place!! I wasn’t really aware that this place existed before I came here and I was so glad to have found it!! Lovely place to have a walk or just relax as it’s a small break from the city with the nature and the sea around. I would definitely recommend going here to see.

If you want to see the fireworks from there, u gotta get there early otherwise not much to see because it gets crowded

Another one of the most scenic walks in Sydney. They have done an incredible job of renovating this area and the walking trails are some of the most beautiful in the city. One thing I do love about this city is all of the open parks and spaces created for all to enjoy. With so many days of sunshine, it is wonderful to have these places. I will say it can get very crowded during Summer, so plan to come here early on the weekends.

Barangaroo Reserve is Sydney's newest Harbour foreshore park - marking the transformation of one of the city's oldest industrial sites into a spectacular, six-hectare headland open space for Sydneysiders and visitors to embrace and enjoy. It can be a bit hot and sunny getting here. I walked from South Barangaroo to the Reserve and had to cool down in the shade while viewing Wellama, a contemporary re-imagining of Welcome to Country, commissioned for the entrance to the Cutaway in Barangaroo Reserve. The breezes from Sydney Harbour helped a lot.

Fabulous walk that takes you right through to Walsh bay from Barangaroo. Sweeping harbour views and nice walkways wind around the harbour. Highly recommend this walk.

Don't think of the casino. Don't think of the casino. As if to offset the sheer bloody-minded greediness of the impending Packer casino (aaand there we go, didn't last one sentence), the NSW Government threw the people of the Emerald City a bone and crafted the Barangaroo Foreshore walk. And it. Is. Spectacular. At last we've got a nature reserve and recreation area that actually has a connection to Sydney Harbour, to the lifeblood that sustains this amazing city. Taking a cue from the Auckland Waterfront, the architects designed the big sandstone blocks to taper down to the sea so you can clamber down and dip your feet in the salt water while watching the sun go down. Sandstone is the best rock ever, btw. My favourite of all the construction materials. Later for you, gyprock. It's by turns stark, romantic, bleak, stunning, lonely and awe-inspiring. Big ups. So Good.

Compared to the other parks I visited in the Sydney area, this one was "eh." There's lots of construction going on in the area, and I don't anticipate it being finished for another few years. I looked into it, and it appears to be historically significant for the Abos. Maybe erect more Abo-inspired outdoor art to touch upon its historical significance. This park is great for picnics, walking, and bicycling, but not so much for barbies, playing in, or swimming. Decent view of the Harbour bridge though!

Barangaroo reserve is a beautiful place to take a walk around or sit and stare out to the water contemplating life. The sandstone used along the foreshore, including a natural amphitheater, gives the area a grandiose old world yet modern feel. Views of the Harbour and Anzac bridges as well as other parts of the harbour are spectacular on a sunny day. There are plenty of park benches but no covered areas. Also the trees haven't matured yet so take your hat and sunscreen! At the moment you can't walk around the entire foreshore as there is still construction work going on, but in the future there should be a direct path all the way to King Street Wharf.

The transformation of the northern section of Barangaroo from concreted former docks to a harbourside oasis in Sydney is truly spectacular. It's delightful to wander down Sussex St or over from the Rocks and wander through this grassy, well-planted new park on the foreshore, with views to the Anzac Bridge, Balman, Goat Island and the Harbour Bridge - vistas that have not been seen by the general public for over a century (except for temporarily when construction was about to start). One of the most spectacular elements is the abundance of sandstone blocks used in the construction - which has left behind an equally spectacular cut-away underneath the hill to be used for future events (it will be exciting to see what!) Along much of the foreshore section of the park there aren't any benches, because the sandstone itself provides nearly an infinite amount of seating. There's no swimming or fishing allowed, but bicycles are allowed on the shared walking/running/cycle paths. It's also conveniently close to the southern exit from the cycle path across the bridge, making it a great destination for cyclers from the North Shore. It would have been nice if there were some bubblers - sadly lacking, but keep in mind there's no BBQs. However the website does mention there is wi-fi, which I'll have to check next time. There's also two sets of toilet blocks, underground parking for up to 300 cars and dogs are allowed on leash. I highly recommend you check out Sydney's newest park!

Apparently, Barangaroo Reserve is a new park that's open for visiting now, but for many years ago this side of Sydney's Harbour has been closed. However, there're still some areas under construction. Peaceful and relaxing. Enjoy spectacular views either from Anzac and Harbour Bridges. So different from spots like Darling Harbour and Opera House where people are photobombing your moment all the time... The foreshore was built by sandstones blocks all along the way which is a shared path for walking and cycling. Just take a seat near the water and enjoy the sunset as a background of your romantic moment. Simply amazing!!!

BEAUTIFUL, but sad.... History: this once looked as it does now, then was destroyed to make room for buildings, then brought back due to public demand. Why was it ever destroyed? Does Sydney not have enough high rises? Nice walks around a lot of areas, but bring a hat/sunglasses/sunblock as there is little shade.

You may have not heard of Barangaroo before but you may be familiar with the big concrete slab in the CBD which occupies a hell of a lot of Harbour foreshore. This eyesore is undergoing a major development but perhaps the most exciting thing for now is that it is open to the public for the first time in a long time. At the moment the walk begins at King Street Wharf through to Walsh Bay. You can either travel by foot or there are a couple of bike hire places that have popped up. It is a cool thing to do to see the city in another way, especially at sunrise or set, which is when the walk is open to -from.

The foreshore walk is so good as it opens up the western area of the CBD which was previously a kind of no go area due to the wharves which hid the beauty of the harbour. When you wander around the board walk which isn't your typical board walk but a walk with the beauty of Sydney Sandstone on show will all it's wonder. The area is so peaceful and beautiful and but tranquil at the same time with great views of the harbour bridge.

It's a cool looking Park / Reserve ..... great foreshore ..... green grass .... big sandstone blocks ..... and lots of picnickers ......

A nice place to have a quiet sit and think. Watch the boats go by as the pleasant water sounds lull you. You can take a leisurely stroll from Darling Harbour to the Sydney Harbour Bridge via the Barangaroo Foreshore Walk. This area is under development at the moment but promises to be a nice park area full of trees and walkways along the water. Take your camera along and get some holiday memories!