Gap Park
Gap Park is located on a coastal escarpment on Sydney Harbour's South Head. It has spectacular views of both the harbour and the ocean.
The area is one of Sydney's most popular tourist destinations. It attracts international and national tour groups, independent visitors, and local residents who use the park for walking, harbour and ocean viewing, bird watching, whale watching and spectating major harbour events. Additionally the park supports a rich history containing early fortifications, shipwreck relics, and disused gun placements from past wars.
Gap Park Historic Tramway Path
Take a stroll along the new accessible pathway along the historic tramway route(PDF, 1MB) through Gap Park connecting Military Road and Old South Head Road.
The pathway measures two metres wide, making it pram friendly and a great route for families or anyone needing a bit of extra space., The path takes visitors along the historic tram route, a bushland rock escarpment and an exotic rain forest gully – a very different experience to the exposed Coastal Walk path that hugs the cliff tops above.
A raised timber boardwalk has also been constructed over some prominent Fig tree roots near the southern end to protect them, and seating has been installed along the route for resting and taking in magnificent views of the Harbour Bridge and the tranquil surrounds of Gap Park.
Take a look at the Gap Park Tramway trail map(PDF, 1MB) to follow where the path begins and interesting things to see along the way.
Getting here
Old South Head Road, Watsons Bay
Bus and ferry services at available to Watsons Bay
Facilities
- Panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the ocean
- Coastal walk
- Two emergency telephones
Dogs
Dogs are prohibited at all times.
Plan of management
Gap Park (including The Gunyah) Plan of Management 2023(PDF, 3MB)
History
History of Gap Park(PDF, 474KB)
Location
Old South Head Road, Watsons Bay 2030 View Map
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Old South Head Road ,
Watsons Bay 2030
Old South Head Road ,
Watsons Bay 2030
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