Lady Gowrie Lookout

A little hidden gem located at the end of the fence attached to the Prime Ministers home. A quiet purpose built location on the water looking across Sydney Harbour suitable to have lunch at the tables or a chat with someone. Local parking can be an issue on weekends and there are no close by toilets

I can’t believe it’s been nearly 9 years since my last visit here; Discovering this hidden gem in August of 2013, was a significant highlight as I wandered around Kirribilli. On that day, I happened upon an angler who was here doing a spot of fishing with his pooch, and we struck up a quick and friendly chat. He said he'd caught a few fish. I didn't want to impede on him too much so I took a few quick snaps, and bookmarked the spot in my brain for a return on another day. Well today was the triumphant return, and I suspect as I did back then, that many people still don’t know this serene sanctuary exists. It’s a large-ish location in terms of available seating and the unobscured view of Fort Dennison gives a photographer unparalleled perspective.

If you get down there early enough with the tripod you could probably get a spectacular sunrise shot, that hasn't been done to death like every other vantage point in Sydney.

Nice view and access to the water, but it is small and there’s no path by the waterfront here. The Admiralty House blocks it on one side and apartments on the other.

It's a nice view of the Harbour but very limited by the trees and neighbouring apartment building. Historical park and a nice place to picnic, read or reflect but no water or facilities. Steps right to the water.

Small park that lets you go all the way to the harbour rocks. Saw a couple of blokes fishing and others chilling on the benches. Not much else to see other than the water and fort denison on the right