Goat Paddock
Goat Paddock is a harbourside park in Woolwich, NSW 2110, on the Sydney Harbour foreshore opposite Cockatoo Island. Its standout feature is a harbour lookout with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline, reached by a walking track along the water.
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About Goat Paddock
Harbour Lookout at Goat Paddock
Goat Paddock has a sloping lawn that forms a harbour viewing area, with views across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the city skyline. Its landscaped grassland is planted with native and exotic trees, which give some shade along the edges. The lawn is well maintained, and locals use it for morning walks. From the water's edge, visitors can watch boats being launched at the adjoining dock.
Coastal Walking Track at Goat Paddock
Goat Paddock has a walking track along the Sydney Harbour foreshore that runs from the park through the parklands towards Woolwich lookout. The track has uneven ground, and a round trip along it is about 5,500 steps. Along the way the track passes a natural rock ledge that sits above the cove where sailing boats are docked. The track gives a different route from the lawn down to the water's edge.
Facilities at Goat Paddock
Visitor tips for Goat Paddock
- ✓Wear closed shoes for the uneven ground on the coastal track.
- ✓Go in the morning, when locals walk the lawn.
Getting to Goat Paddock
Goat Paddock is on Gale Street, Woolwich NSW 2110, on the harbour foreshore. Clarke Road Wharf ferry wharf is about 200 m away. Plenty of parking is available in the street.
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- 📍Woolwich Baths Beach (beach, about 300 m)
- 📍Deckhouse (restaurant, about 150 m)
Frequently asked questions about Goat Paddock
Is there parking at Goat Paddock?
Plenty of parking is available on the street around Goat Paddock. Clarke Road Wharf is about 200 m away for ferry access.
Is there a walking track at Goat Paddock?
Yes, a walking track runs along the Sydney Harbour foreshore from the park towards Woolwich lookout. The track has uneven ground.
What views are there from Goat Paddock?
The sloping lawn gives views across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the city skyline.
Who manages Goat Paddock?
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust manages Goat Paddock as part of the former Defence parklands at Woolwich Dock.