Picnics in Barangaroo Reserve
Grab your picnic basket, BYO picnic rug and spend a leisurely afternoon with us.
Take your summer to new heights with a picturesque picnic at Barangaroo Reserve! Unwind on the lush green lawns, indulge in gourmet treats, and let the harbour views elevate your picnic game.
Build your best picnic
Jump on a ferry or train, grab your picnic food from The Streets of Barangaroo or Crown Sydney or pack you own delicious snacks to create the ultimate picnic.
Make a day of it
Start your day with a swim in Marrinawi Cove then spend the afternoon relaxing in the shade of Barangaroo Reserve. Afterwards, why not grab a refreshing drink at Sunset Sessions in Watermans Cove (Thursdays - Saturdays from 4 to 20 January) or early dinner at The Streets of Barangaroo or Crown Sydney delicious bars and restaurants. You can either catch the train, bus or ferry home!
There will be intermittent closures of certain areas of Barangaroo Reserve in preparation for NYE. Please note, Barangaroo Reserve will be closed from midnight 30 December until 6am 1 January 2024 for our New Year's Eve celebrations.
For the enjoyment of all and preservation of Barangaroo Reserve, please note the following important information to please be followed:
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All dogs must be on a leash
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Amplified sound that is no louder than background noise
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Barangaroo Reserve encourages passive recreation for the enjoyment of all. Active balls sports and kites are not permitted
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No structures (such as gazebos, tents, backdrops etc.) are permitted
- There are no BBQs or picnic tables in Barangaroo Reserve. The nearest BBQ is in the neighbouring Clyne Reserve
- If you are hosting a picnic of more than 50 people or with large infrastructure you will need to apply for a picnic permit via the Venue Hire page. Please note the Barangaroo Events team are out of office until Monday 8 January
- You will be required obtain a permit if you have more than 50 attendees, bring structures onsite, and/or hire a professional service company to serve food and alcohol.
You will be required obtain a permit if you have more than 50 attendees, bring structures onsite, and/or hire a professional service company to serve food and alcohol.
If you are hosting a picnic of more than 50 people, you can find out more here and please contact our events team at barangaroo.events@property.nsw.gov.au or make an enquiry online for help arranging your event. Please note the Barangaroo Events Team is out of office until Monday 8 January.
Please leave the site clean and tidy. There are bins located in Barangaroo Reserve.
BYO drinks, food and picnic blanket. BYO alcohol is permitted, but please drink responsibly.
Public toilets are located in the Pump House near Towns Place, in the Cutaway foyer and Hickson Park in Barangaroo South. Accessible toilets and baby change facilities are located in all locations.