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Murray Rose Pool & Blackburn Gardens

  • Free
  • Alcohol prohibited
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • Double Bay

Medium size foreshore location with limited city and Sydney Harbour Bridge views.

  • Sailboats anchored in a calm bay with a pier, sandy beach, high-rise buildings, and city skyline in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • View of a harbor with moored boats, city buildings, and greenery along the shoreline under a clear blue sky.
  • Sandy beach with white railings in the foreground, marina with boats, and city skyline with high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky.
  • A paved pathway runs beside a landscaped garden with benches, shrubs, and trees, leading toward a large house in the background on a sunny day.
  • Small garden with lawn, benches, stone path, and various trees and shrubs in sunlight. Building and lamppost visible in the background.

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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 1,000 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

  • Drinking water

    Drinking water stations are available

Restrictions

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

Accessibility

  • Transport less than 1km

Location & Access

New South Head Road, Double Bay

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Managed by

Woollahra Council

02 9391 7000 Website

Transport options

Getting here

  • Roads approaching the vantage point will close from 3pm. Arrive early. See the road closure map and real-time traffic updates at livetraffic.com

      • 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.
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