Dawes Point Reserve, The Rocks: Photos, Reviews & Location

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Hickson Rd, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

+61 2 9265 9333

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Dawes Point Reserve?: Dawes Point Reserve is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 65 reviews.
Where is Dawes Point Reserve located?: Hickson Rd, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
How can I contact Dawes Point Reserve?: Phone: +61 2 9265 9333 · Website: cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Reviews (8)

ersim shen 2024 Apr 13

One of the best photo spot for Sydney Opera House view. Mark this spot and prepare for the best pict.

joanne_ gls 2024 Feb 29

Great views and very peaceful

Michael Drew 2024 Feb 25

I attended an outdoor wedding at Dawes Point Reserve, and it was well suited to that purpose - a beautiful venue for photographs etc. Strict rules though - no pegs in the ground to secure balloons, tents etc. And the ranger comes round to check. Amenities range from limited to non-existent. You're coming for the view of one of the world's great harbours.

Leonard 2024 Jan 02

Nothing here but porto potties and horrible views of the harbor.
Maybe they have events here on occasion though.

Gypsy Rover 2023 Jun 18

Vivid Sydney 2023!

Something for everyone, from Daisy's to Dustbin Chickens 😉

Tanya Vanderkooi 2022 Feb 01

I walked around here yesterday lovely place and lovely views of the Harbour bridge and the harbour.

HISTORY

Originally known as Tarra perinsula by the aboriginal people and was renamed Dawes Point in 1788.
Lieutenant William Dawes established an observatory on this point. The observatory fell into disuse in 1791. Lieutenant Dawes erected a breastwork in 1788 and replaced by a stone battery in 1791 known as Dawes Battery. The whole remodelled and enlarged by Governor Denison 1856.
Upper gun battery was overseen and designed by Francis Greenway. The construction of the upper gun battery in 1819. In 1850's the upper gun battery was enhanced with 5 42 pounder cannon was installed. Circular tracks were carved into the bedrock which meant each cannon was able to swivel through a 180 degree angle. The cannon never fired an angry shot it was removed in 1945 after the Harbour bridge was finished.
The lower battery was part of the improvement of Dawes Point Battery in 1850. The lower gun battery comprised 15 32 pounder guns it was demolished in the 1890's.

Allern 2019 Sep 19

If you want to take some seriously nice photo of Harbour Bridge in different angle, come here! Bring along some drinks, sit at the bench and relax after your photo shooting. Great spot!

Con Stroulios 2018 Mar 29

The south side of the Bridge, wonderful, beautiful and picturesque part of Sydney, to walk around from The Piers on the west side, under the bridge to the east side, to Dawes point.
With a great vantage point of the Opera House and the Harbour, and a great perspective of the pylons and the frame of the bridge, just amazing.
Thus Reserve is great, and the place to be on a nice day enjoying the view.