Sydney has no dearth of scenic picnic spots along the harbour one of which is the Clarkes Point Reserve in the north shore. It is easily reachable from a Woolwich ferry wharf and also by bus 538 from Hunters Hill.
At the far end of the leafy French settlement of
Hunters Hill lies Woolwich Peninsula. The Woolwich peninsula consists of a succession of knolls leading down to the meeting point of the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers. Weathering has resulted in a spur off the Woolwich ridgeline forming Clarkes Point at the meeting of the 2 rivers.
This point is one of the vantage points for the New Year Eve fireworks as it has awe-inspiring views of the Harbour bridge and Sydney skyline. Watching the sun from this spot, as it rises can be a magnificent view.
The reserve is a popular sunday picnic destination as it has barbeque and other facilities. It also has one of the more extensive grassy slopes on Sydney Harbour and is popular for fishing or just to lie down and watch the boats and yachts as they go by. Close to this reserve is Kelly Bush reserve that is worth going to for a small bushwalk. Here are some
pictures of the Clarkes Point Reserve and the view from there.
