Strickland House Estate
Strickland House Estate in Vaucluse is a heritage place whose lawn is a picnic spot with a harbour view, leading up to Carrara House, a heritage-listed mansion. The grounds and garden are open from sunrise to sunset, and the house can be entered only on a guided tour.
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About Strickland House Estate
Lawn Picnic Spot at Strickland House Estate
The lawn at Strickland House Estate leads up to Carrara House, a heritage-listed mansion, and is a picnic spot with a harbour view. The garden combines English tradition with native plants, including Moreton Bay fig trees. The estate's heritage-listed mansion, dormitory and stables can be seen, and the house itself can only be entered on a guided tour.
Facilities at Strickland House Estate
Visitor tips for Strickland House Estate
- ✓Bring a hat, sunscreen, drinking water and snacks.
- ✓Groups of more than 20, private, corporate or school, must book in advance by phoning the Nielsen Park office on 02 9337 5511, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Getting to Strickland House Estate
Enter Strickland House Estate from the Hermitage Foreshore track, or reach the lawn from Milk Beach. The estate is in Vaucluse, NSW 2030, within Sydney Harbour National Park.
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- 📍Milk Beach (beach, about 100 m)
- 📍Nielsen Park
- 📍Vaucluse House
Frequently asked questions about Strickland House Estate
Can you have a picnic at Strickland House Estate?
Yes, the lawn is a picnic spot. Alcohol, amplified music, solid fuel barbecues and marquees are not allowed when picnicking.
Can you go inside Carrara House?
Carrara House can only be entered on a guided tour, and the Strickland House heritage tour explores the house's history.
What are the opening hours of Strickland House Estate?
The grounds and garden are open from sunrise to sunset.