The Green Point Reserve is yet another of the numerous reserves or the protected ‘green-belt’ areas that are so typical to the scenic delights in and around Sydney. But don’t let the name fool you as it does not exactly match with the locale, and we certainly don’t want you to feel that you are headed out to some shady green hillock. In fact, it is a far cry from that, and definitely does not merit a miss.

The Green Point Reserve, also locally known as the Laing’s Point, is essentially a ‘city view’ site that is truly breath-taking. No doubts it is an open area with very negligible shaded area, and therefore requires that one goes adequately protected depending on the time and the season of the visit. When we say protected, we do mean from the sun or the wind. It is open 24×7 and no fee is charged for the visit or for availing any existing facility. This is one of those sight areas where time literally flies just soaking in the surrounding scenic view, though a visit time of 2-3 hours is more than sufficient. Amazingly, though almost the entire Green Point Reserve is in all practicality devoid of shaded areas, it is a huge hit with the vast age group right from toddlers to the elderly. One can witness tourist groups, families, solo visitors and couples, all soaking in the sun and enjoying themselves thoroughly. It may be noted that a Sydney local is very much at home under the blazing sun.

Green Point Reserve, as mentioned and unlike the name, is essentially a lovely beach site, small and secluded, that offers an extraordinary view of the entire Sydney Harbour and the city skyline. It is located on the Pacific Street at the Watson’s Bay. For information, the Green Point Reserve is in fact a part of the Sydney Harbour National Park and is almost adjacent to the Camp Cove and the Gap Park.

Getting to the scenic Green Point reserve is also full of options. We would recommend a walk, but we also know that the paucity of time becomes a deterrent. Public conveyance in Sydney is at it’s best for practically any location of sight-seeing interest, and with a variable transport mode. One can opt for taking the bus or a train. If you want to experience a difference, try a ride in a ferry or even a boat, right up to the Watson’s Bay Ferry Wharf. By far the most common mode is a car drive minus any hassles, as the place has plenty of parking spaces.

While scouting around the Green Point Reserve, do walk down the entire stretch of the South Head area for a view that is any photographers delight. And that reminds us, your constant companion in all these excursions has to be a camera. From here, the view of the wide and beautiful beaches is absolutely scenic, and the small park in the area doubles up for the ideal picnic spot. And if you have the inclination to really soak in or click some fantastic views, then hang around till the sun set. The view and the color hue will make you gasp, and that is a promise.