Nawi Cove
A lovely waterside cove at Barangaroo in Sydney with a 4.6 rating across 102 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Nawi Cove is a small waterfront space in Sydney, located in Barangaroo near The Rocks. A short walk from Barangaroo Reserve, it combines harbour views with native planting and a shoreline of ancient sandstone.
The approximately 5,000-square-metre site includes a sandstone foreshore amphitheatre, an open lawn and clusters of native trees. Its setting offers a natural contrast to the surrounding city, with Wulugul Walk providing pedestrian access through Barangaroo. The cove is suited to photography and filming, as well as small-scale events that require a distinctive outdoor backdrop.
Nawi Cove is a venue-hire and permit location rather than a conventional park attraction, so enquiries and approvals are required for bookings. It is connected to Sydney’s cycle trails and nearby ferry and bus services, with access also available on foot from Barangaroo Reserve and Wynyard Station. There are no on-site loading zones, power or water, and toilets are located inside The Cutaway. For organisers, photographers and production teams seeking a sandstone harbour setting close to the city centre, Nawi Cove offers a compact, naturally landscaped site with a clearly defined event-use purpose.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 78
- Popularity
- 61
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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