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Hickson Road Reserve, Quay Quarter
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Hickson Road Reserve

  • 4.7740 reviews
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Hickson Road Reserve sits beside Sydney Harbour in The Rocks, offering a peaceful historic green space with panoramic water views and walking paths. Visit for scenic photography, relaxed picnics, and short waterfront strolls — expect open lawns, heritage elements, and regular sightseeing crowds. It’s a calm spot to unwind between city attractions while enjoying harbour breezes and skyline vistas.

Quick answers

Hickson Road Reserve in short

When is the best time to visit Hickson Road Reserve?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Hickson Road Reserve indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Hickson Road Reserve?

The Rocks NSW 2000,Australia.

Right now · 8:15 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

20°

Mostly clear

Feels
21°
Rain
4%
Wind
5km/h
  1. 9amPartly cloudy21°
  2. 10amLight drizzle22°
  3. 11amLight drizzle22°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Hickson Road Reserve
  2. 2 Pylon Lookout · 2 min
  3. 3 Circular Quay Harbour Lookout · 3 min
  4. 4 BridgeClimb Sydney · 5 min
  5. 5 Puente del puerto de Sídney · 6 min
The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia(opens the map)DirectionsTo Quay QuarterCall+61292408500Websitetherocks.com

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 740 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Picnics
  • Scenic views
  • Waterfront
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners
  • Family friendly

Around Quay Quarter

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Sunscreen from 10 am.

Your full outfit
  • SunscreenFrom 10 am