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Dumaresq Reserve

  • Free
  • Alcohol prohibited
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • Rose Bay

Small open foreshore location with good views of the city and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

  • Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the distance, city skyline on the right, and calm water in the foreground under a clear sky.
  • Beachfront houses with palm trees, trimmed bushes, and a stone seawall beside calm sandy shoreline under a clear blue sky.
  • Lawn next to a seaside, bordered by houses, trees, and palm trees, with sunlight creating lens flares in the image.
  • A grassy area leads to water with a city skyline and a large bridge visible in the distance under a clear blue sky.
  • A grassy area with benches lines a sandy beach next to calm water, with residential buildings and palm trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

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Admission, hours and capacity

Admission

No ticket required.

You do not need to book or register to enter.

Hours

3pm – 12:30am

Capacity

Holds up to 250 people

About the Site

  • Food and beverages

    No food for sale but you can bring your own

  • Alcohol

    Alcohol isn’t allowed here

  • Toilets

    Toilets are available but accessible facilities aren’t provided

Restrictions

  • No glass
  • No busking
  • No drones
  • No camping
  • No pets
  • No BYO alcohol
  • Partial fireworks views

Accessibility

  • Transport less than 1km

Location & Access

Dumaresq Road, Rose Bay

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Managed by

Woollahra Council

02 9391 7000 Website

Transport options

Getting here

    • Bus

      Buses will operate regularly and make stops within short walking distance.

    • Ferry

      • The last ferry to Rose Bay leaves Circular Quay at 4:45pm.
      • The last ferry from Watsons Bay to Rose Bay leaves at 5:15pm.
      • No ferries after this time.

    Getting home

    • Roads remain closed until around 2am. Follow directions of NSW Police and staff.
    • Pedestrian diversions are in place on New Year’s Eve. The way you arrive, may be different to how you get home. Be prepared for a longer walk to transport hubs.

    • Bus

      Buses operate from New South Head Road.

    Plan your night

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