Antoine M

It's a big picnic and barbecue area with about 5 picnic shade sails pavilions and three electric barbecue cooktops. I normally come here for casual archery lessons and always use the picnic and barbecue facilities. There's a limited car park at Bennelong Parkway. There are also public lavatories at the Archery Centre.

The Newington Armory wharf area is part of the Newington Armament Depot and Nature Reserve (Newington Armory) heritage-listed precinct. The wharf area is from the Murama Healing Space to the boat jetty near the Armory Wharf Café. I find it a beautiful spot to watch the ferries and boats passing regularly on the Parramatta River. The jetty was once used as a ferry wharf when the Wentworth Point wharf was under renovation. Great place to bring the kids and watch waterbirds and explore the many attractions nearby.

Building 18, part of the Newington Armament Depot, is sometimes used for art exhibitions, especially for high schools. When I visited this building it was closed as it's only used occasionally. What I find interesting is the building and you enter through a tunnel as part of blast-proof walls. There's a wheelchair ramp as well. I can't tell what's inside the building but the whole premise is just eerily stunning. As a bonus, I suggest spending time at the Murama Dance Ground as it's right at the entrance.

One stunning spot, small and intimate but has one of the most exquisite view of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge! It's also part of the Sydney Royal Botanic Garden venues for hire. Right across from the Government House and part of the magic of this gorgeous city of Sydney. During the Covid-19 lockdown of twenty-twenty there's hardly anyone here which is fantastic to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this spot all by yourself.

Another stunning garden setting inside the Royal Botanic Gardens that can also be hired as wedding venue. It's free to explore of course. It's manicured with exotic herbs and well positioned sculptures making it very formal and elegant yet very inviting and relaxing ambiance. Behind this garden is a walkway with terraced area behind it to escape the heat. This garden is perfect in the cooler months as I find this very exposed to the summer heat. It's a gorgeous place to relax and reflect. Very inviting atmosphere for all ages.