Middle Head Officers Quarters
Highlights
- Discover historic charm in semi-detached cottages listed on the State Heritage Register at Middle Head.
- Savour sweeping vistas of Sydney Harbour just a short walk away from your doorstep.
- Stroll along the scenic Middle Head Gubbuh Gubbuh walking track, offering a magnificent 6km return journey.
- Unwind on the west-facing verandah, soaking up the afternoon sun amidst 19th-century gun pits and coastal heath.
Listed on the State Heritage Register, these semi-detached cottages are located in the former Officers Quarters within the historic Middle Head fort precinct. Sweeping vistas of Sydney Harbour are just a short walk away. Wedding guests will be close to the action popular venues at Bradleys Head, Athol Hall, Chowder Bay and Balmoral Beach are all within 5km.
You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time, surrounded by 19th century gun pits and vast stretches of coastal heath and woodland. Enjoy the quiet solitude and soak up the afternoon sun on the west-facing verandah. Wander down the road for a caf breakfast before exploring the magnificent harbour walks.
There’s plenty to keep you busy during your stay. Explore the boutiques and bistros of Mosman, spend the day at Taronga Zoo, or take a short drive to Balmoral Beach and Chowder Bay.
To get your steps up, take a stroll along Middle Head Gubbuh Gubbuh to Georges Head walking track which starts on your doorstep and offers a magnificent 6km return walk. Sydney’s mild winters are ideal for bushwalking and whale watching, while the headland blooms with flannel flowers, native fuschias and wattle in spring.
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Going to a wedding or looking for a secluded getaway in Sydney Harbour National Park? Middle Head Officers Quarters is close to the action but in its own world only minutes from Mosman village and Taronga Zoo.
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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