Governor Phillip Park

Well...this place. $10 an hr for parking, well that will do me. Geezus. It ain't worth anywhere near that. Ridiculous. And the sand on the beach ?? Brown. Not white, not smooth. Nah, I don't rate the place.

We had a great time at Governor Philip Park in Palm Beach, Sydney. We arrived in the morning and explored the local market set up until 3 PM, which was a fun experience with some amazing finds, especially the donuts – the best we've had in a long time! Afterward, we made our way to the lighthouse to enjoy stunning views of both sides of the beach. The walk up to the lighthouse was quite steep and challenging, taking about 1.5 hours round trip, but the views at the top made it all worth it. Later, we did a BBQ in the picnic area. Although some of the hot plates were dirty and half of them weren't working initially, after cleaning, they worked well. We enjoyed cooking with a lovely view of the beach and even spotted some bunnies hopping around, which added a cute touch to the day. We finished by relaxing on the beach. Unfortunately, we couldn't catch the sunset due to cloudy weather, but with its west-facing beach, I imagine this place has some stunning sunset views on a clear day. Overall, we had a fantastic day, but parking was a bit expensive at $40 for 6 hours. Still, it’s a beautiful spot, and we’ll definitely be back!

Governor Philip Park, situated near Palm Beach, is a peaceful and scenic location with great amenities. There are several BBQ grills, though only a few are operational. Parking is plentiful, but expect to pay a daily fee of $40 or $10 per hour. The restrooms are clean and well-maintained, and the kids' playground is excellent for families.

Very spacious and lovely beach. There are 2 sides, the small and calm left side is good for children. However the water is not as clean as the right side. The right side is bigger and has more waves. Went there and had picnic. We tried all electric public barbecue but only 1 was working.

Highly recommend Palm Beach for a little getaway from Sydney! Unlike other crowded beaches, it’s so peaceful and beautiful here. The walk up to the lighthouse was tougher than I expected, but 100% worth it — the views at the top are absolutely stunning and you won’t regret it!