Ballaarat Park
Ballaarat Park is a grassed waterfront park at the point of Darling Island Wharf in Pyrmont, with an unbeatable view of the Sydney city skyline. Ballaarat Park is a passive recreation space that is popular for photography, weddings and filming, and its views also take in the Harbour Bridge and Barangaroo Reserve.
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About Ballaarat Park
Photography, Weddings and Filming at Ballaarat Park
Ballaarat Park is an iconic destination for photographing the Sydney city skyline, and it is especially popular for night-time photography. Ballaarat Park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so photographers can capture the skyline and the Harbour Bridge after dark. Ballaarat Park also hosts individual ceremonies such as weddings, which must keep to night-time noise restrictions, and the park is used for filming.
Passive Recreation and History at Ballaarat Park
Ballaarat Park is a passive recreation space where visitors sit, relax and watch the harbour. Picnicking and relaxing on the grass are popular activities, and sandstone benches offer seating, though the grassed surface has sloping or uneven ground. Ballaarat Park takes its name from the Ballaarat, the first iron hull ship fully constructed in Australia, which was built on Darling Island in 1853.
Facilities at Ballaarat Park
Visitor tips for Ballaarat Park
- ✓Bring your own drinking water.
- ✓Book ahead if you plan a wedding or other individual ceremony.
- ✓Do not use pegs or stakes on the grassed area, and use approved turf protection for any vehicle movements.
Getting to Ballaarat Park
33 Darling Island Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009. Pedestrian and vehicle access both come from Darling Island Road. Parking is limited, metered street parking managed by City of Sydney, so allow time to find a space.
Open in Google Maps →Nearby Pyrmont
- 📍Pirrama Park
- 📍Barangaroo Reserve
- 📍Sydney Harbour Bridge
Frequently asked questions about Ballaarat Park
Are dogs allowed at Ballaarat Park?
Yes, dogs are welcome at Ballaarat Park.
Are there toilets at Ballaarat Park?
No, there are no public toilets in the park; the closest ones are at Pirrama Park.
Where can I park near Ballaarat Park?
The only option is metered street parking along Darling Island Road, where spaces are limited.
Is Ballaarat Park open at night?
Yes, the park is open 24 hours a day, every day.
Is Ballaarat Park wheelchair accessible?
Ballaarat Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating, but the sloping, uneven grass can make moving across the park harder.