Sydney’s best picnic spot: Barangaroo Reserve

Enjoy a picnic in the sun just a ripple from the water amidst native plantings and golden sandstone at Barangaroo Reserve.

There are sandstone coves looking out toward the harbour bridge, waterfront lawns shaded by native trees and rolling green spaces with elevated views. Getting here is easy - the only hard part is choosing a spot!


Picnics in Barangaroo Reserve

Barangaroo Reserve is Sydney’s newest waterfront park, providing a new perspective of the harbour. Alcohol is allowed in the reserve so you can BYO drinks, food and picnic blanket. On hot days bring shade or find a cool spot underneath one of our beautiful native trees throughout the Reserve.


No permit required

Picnic gatherings of up to 50 people are permitted within Barangaroo Reserve without prior booking, provided they do not involve on-site cooking or require any additional infrastructure. 


Permit required

You will be required to pay a fee and obtain a permit if this is a ticketed event, and/or you have more than 50 attendees, bring structures onsite, and/or hire a professional service company to serve food and alcohol.


Please contact our events team at venuehire@property.nsw.gov.au or make an enquiry online for help arranging your event.