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Rose Bay Foreshore

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

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

  • Boats are anchored in a bay with houses on a hill and a bridge in the background under a clear sky.
  • Sandy beach with tire tracks in the foreground, calm water with anchored boats, and a city skyline in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • Shaded park with benches, palm trees, and a view of a calm bay with boats; city skyline visible in the background under a clear sky.
  • Two empty wooden benches face a brick building in a shaded park area with trees and concrete barriers.

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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 1,500 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, including accessible facilities

Restrictions

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

Entry conditions

  • Bag checks on entry

Accessibility

  • Transport less than 1km

Location & Access

Calendonia Road, Rose Bay

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Enter from the end of Calendonia Road.

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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