Wirra Birra Park
Wirra Birra Park is a new foreshore park at the foot of the former Torpedo Factory on Sub Base Platypus, North Sydney, overlooking Neutral Bay. Its standout feature is a landscaped, Country-centred space built on a sandstone bench, with native plants, seating and artwork honouring the Cammeraygal people.
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About Wirra Birra Park
Caring for Country Landscape at Wirra Birra Park
Wirra Birra Park is designed around caring for Country, with native plants and young trees set through its landscaped grounds. The Harbour Trust worked with First Nations consultant Yerrabingin on the design, and artist Dennis Golding was commissioned to create an artwork for the site. The name acknowledges the Cammeraygal people, the Traditional Owners of the area, and visitors can connect with Country and learn about Australian native plants. The park invites visitors to slow down, enjoy the natural beauty and reflect on the Indigenous history of the place.
Sandstone Bench and Harbour Views at Wirra Birra Park
Wirra Birra Park sits on a sandstone bench uncovered during the Torpedo Factory Renewal Project. The bench lies at the foot of the former Torpedo Factory, a site that was once a gas works and later a WW2 torpedo factory before becoming HMAS Platypus. From its foreshore position, the park overlooks Neutral Bay. Sandstone seating lets visitors sit on the bench itself and take in the outlook across the water.
Facilities at Wirra Birra Park
Visitor tips for Wirra Birra Park
- ✓Bring a picnic blanket, as recommended for spending time in the park.
- ✓Check bus timetables before a public holiday visit, as service times can differ from usual.
Getting to Wirra Birra Park
Address: 120 High Street, North Sydney. North Sydney and Milsons Point stations are less than a kilometre away on foot. North Sydney Ferry Wharf is about 250 metres from the High Street entrance, and the F5 ferry runs via Kirribilli, Kurraba Point and Neutral Bay. Buses run every 20 minutes along Clark Road, within 500 metres of the site. Parking: the area has multiple car parks.
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- 📍Secret Cove (beach, about 250 m)
- 📍Flying Bear (cafe, about 250 m)
Frequently asked questions about Wirra Birra Park
What family facilities like toilets, shade, or change rooms are at Wirra Birra Park?
The landscaped grounds have seating, shaded BBQ facilities and a picnic table, along with a maritime-themed playground.
Are there BBQs at Wirra Birra Park, and do I need to book them?
Yes, the park has shaded BBQ facilities within its newly landscaped area.
Is there parking at Wirra Birra Park, and is it free or paid?
Yes, the area has multiple car parks.
What cafes, shops, or restaurants are near Wirra Birra Park in North Sydney?
Flying Bear cafe is about 250 metres from the park.
What makes Wirra Birra Park different from other parks on the North Shore?
It was built on land once used as a gas works and WW2 torpedo factory, and its design centres on caring for Country, native plants and a sandstone bench.