Sawmillers Reserve
Sawmillers Reserve is a park in McMahons Point with remains of Eaton's timber yard and a wrecked MSB hopper barge at its foreshore. Its open grassy foreshore suits picnics and informal play, a drinking water bubbler is available, and dogs are welcome off-leash under North Sydney Council's rules for its parks.
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About Sawmillers Reserve
Shipwreck and Timber Yard Remains at Sawmillers Reserve
Sawmillers Reserve is a harbourside park in McMahons Point, North Sydney, with its historic remains set along the foreshore. Sawmillers Reserve has remains of Eaton's timber yard and a wrecked MSB hopper barge at its foreshore. A striking central wooden stair and deck structure gives access to the lower level of the reserve. An old shipwreck also lies offshore in Berrys Bay.
Grassy Foreshore and Harbour Views at Sawmillers Reserve
The foreshore at Sawmillers Reserve is open grass, suitable for picnics and informal play. Sloping embankments planted with native vegetation rise above the grassy foreshore. A drinking water bubbler is available at the reserve. Steps lead down to the water's edge, and from the reserve the views extend south to Pyrmont and Balmain and west to Balls Head Reserve.
Facilities at Sawmillers Reserve
Getting to Sawmillers Reserve
Access points are on Munro, French and West Crescent Streets. It is a 10-minute walk down Blues Point Road from North Sydney railway station, or a 10-minute walk up from the McMahons Point ferry wharf. Limited parking is available in surrounding streets.
Open in Google Maps →Nearby McMahons Point
- 📍Breadworks Cafe (cafe, about 250 m)
- 📍Delicado (restaurant, about 250 m)
Frequently asked questions about Sawmillers Reserve
Are dogs allowed at Sawmillers Reserve?
Dogs are welcome at Sawmillers Reserve, and it is not on North Sydney Council's list of places where dogs cannot be off-leash. The council does not state off-leash hours for the reserve.
What can you see at Sawmillers Reserve?
Visitors can see remains of Eaton's timber yard and a wrecked MSB hopper barge at the foreshore. Harbour views extend south to Pyrmont and Balmain and west to Balls Head Reserve.
Is there parking at Sawmillers Reserve?
Limited parking is available in the surrounding streets. The reserve is a 10-minute walk from the McMahons Point ferry wharf.
Is there drinking water at Sawmillers Reserve?
A drinking water bubbler is available at the reserve.