Clifton Gardens Reserve
A lovely harbourside reserve and beach at Mosman in Sydney, rated 4.5 across more than 510 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Clifton Gardens Reserve sits on Morella Road at Mosman, on the harbour on Sydney's lower North Shore at Chowder Bay. A much-loved harbourside reserve, it's a lovely green-and-beach spot — combining grassy lawns, picnic and barbecue areas, a playground and a netted harbour beach with gorgeous water views, the kind of relaxed, family-friendly setting that's a genuine local treasure.
The appeal is that combination of a beautiful harbourside setting and great amenity: the calm, netted swimming beach, the grassy foreshore for picnics, the playground and the lovely water views all make it a wonderful spot for a swim, a family day out, a picnic or a stroll. Its gorgeous, sheltered setting on the harbour makes it a real favourite.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 510 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The reserve is free and open, but swimming conditions, parking and facilities vary, and it gets busy on warm weekends, so it's worth checking conditions before you go, taking sun protection and swimming with care — while enjoying the beach, the foreshore and the lovely harbour views at Clifton Gardens at Mosman.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 82
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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$Stylish beachside cafe with sea views offering breakfast, lunch & dinner for eat-in & takeaways.
Cafe Sydney Restaurant
$$$$A rooftop restaurant with sweeping harbour views serving Modern Australian cuisine and cocktails.
The Rocks Cafe
$$Casual eatery offering staples such as burgers, salads & pasta in a restored 19th-century market.
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