Hidden Gems New South Wales

Sunken garden with brick arches, timber columns and greenery at Paddington Reservoir Gardens, Sydney

Paddington Reservoir Gardens: Sydney’s Stunning...

An 1860s water reservoir hidden under Oxford Street, now a sunken garden of brick arches and ferns. Its history, how to find it and the best photo angles.

Paddington Reservoir Gardens: Sydney’s Stunning...

An 1860s water reservoir hidden under Oxford Street, now a sunken garden of brick arches and ferns. Its history, how to find it and the best photo angles.

Waterfront site of the former Balmain Power Station on the Iron Cove Bay Run

Balmain Power Station Ruins: A Ghost on the Iro...

Balmain Power Station was demolished in 1998, but its pump house, sea walls and admin block still sit on the Bay Run at Iron Cove. Here's what to look for.

Balmain Power Station Ruins: A Ghost on the Iro...

Balmain Power Station was demolished in 1998, but its pump house, sea walls and admin block still sit on the Bay Run at Iron Cove. Here's what to look for.

Soaring interior of the restored Turbine Hall at White Bay Power Station, Rozelle

White Bay Power Station: Exploring Sydney’s Ind...

The 1910s powerhouse that ran Sydney's trams, now restored. How to get inside White Bay Power Station on tours and events, plus photo tips.

White Bay Power Station: Exploring Sydney’s Ind...

The 1910s powerhouse that ran Sydney's trams, now restored. How to get inside White Bay Power Station on tours and events, plus photo tips.

Green incinerator doors with red latch handles at the North Head Quarantine Station, Manly

North Head Quarantine Station Guide: History, G...

Smallpox ships, carbolic showers and 1800s rock engravings: the old Quarantine Station at North Head. Ghost tours, Quarantine Beach and how to get there.

North Head Quarantine Station Guide: History, G...

Smallpox ships, carbolic showers and 1800s rock engravings: the old Quarantine Station at North Head. Ghost tours, Quarantine Beach and how to get there.

Historic gun pits at Georges Head Battery overlooking Sydney Harbour, Mosman

Georges Heights Battery: Incredible Views & Sec...

Sandstone trenches, gun pits and tunnels 80 metres above the harbour at Georges Heights, Mosman. How to get there, what to see and when the tunnels open.

Georges Heights Battery: Incredible Views & Sec...

Sandstone trenches, gun pits and tunnels 80 metres above the harbour at Georges Heights, Mosman. How to get there, what to see and when the tunnels open.

Sandstone fortifications at Middle Head, Mosman, glowing at sunset above Sydney Harbour

Middle Head Battery Guide: Exploring Sydney’s H...

Gun pits, tunnels and the Vietnam-era Tiger Cages at the tip of Mosman. How to get to Middle Head, what you can see and how to visit respectfully.

Middle Head Battery Guide: Exploring Sydney’s H...

Gun pits, tunnels and the Vietnam-era Tiger Cages at the tip of Mosman. How to get to Middle Head, what you can see and how to visit respectfully.