Spectacular views including glimpses of the Harbour Bridge from well paved access paths which criss-cross the green park. Watson's Bay boasts Australia's first deep water wheelchair access to a tidal harbour pool. There are two fully immersible wheelchairs and a ramp leading into the water plus storage lockers and an outdoor shower. Enjoy fish and chips at the famous Doyle's seafood restaurant, or afternoon tea on the verandah of Dunbar House. Roll along the ramped pathways to take in the magnificent cliffs and ocean views of The Gap. Take the picturesque bus journey on the 324 or 325 through Rose Bay from Circular Quay. Access to all this in one place and the gorgeous location makes this a real winner and well worth the journey. 

Watsons Bay Beach is an accessible beach. There is step-free access via Marine Parade, which leads onto a gentle ramp leading down to the beach. The beach is a gentle gradient and the sand is mainly firm sand. There are no accessible toilets located at the beach.

Watsons Bay Beach (Camp Cove Beach)

Just a short walk from Watsons Bay ferry wharf, wheelchair-accessible Camp Cove boasts millionaire views that are hard to miss. Nestled on the harbour side of South Head, this delightful beach is packed with fun options to keep the family smiling all day.
The kids will love swimming and snorkelling in the calm waters while you relax on the sandy beach. There is a gently-sloped ramp from the street providing step-free access directly onto the beach. The sand is mainly soft and the beach has a gentle gradient. But, the public toilets can only be accessed via a set of stairs. Beware also, if you’re rolling from Watson’s Bay it’s quite difficult due to the old streets with no footpaths, high kerbs and hills. However, there is accessible parking in the carpark at the end of Cliff Street. Camp Cove Reserve is a small park located on Cove Street in Watsons Bay. 

Camp Cove Reserve (and Watsons Bay Beach)

Located just off Military Road, The Gap lookout is an accessible lookout point offering views of the South Pacific Ocean. There is a ramp up to the platform offering step-free access. The terrain is mixed but mostly gentle and the gradient is slightly ascending.  There are no accessible toilets located on site.
The closest parking spots can be found on Military Road around Robertson Park and Old South Head Road.

The Gap Lookout

Gap Park is located on a coastal escarpment on Sydney Harbour's South Head. It has spectacular views of both the harbour and the sea. There are a series of basic paths amidst windswept native coastal vegetation that traverse the cliff tops. The area is one of Sydney's most popular tourist destinations. Gap Park is a partially accessible park. There are steps in the park, but ramps provide step-free access. The park itself doesn’t provide accessible toilets however there are accessible toilets in the Robertson Park nearby.
There are cafes and restaurants in the surrounding area. There is no picnic area within the park.
The closest parking spots can be found on Military Road around Robertson Park and Old South Head Road.

Gap Park

Watsons Bay Baths are accessible to wheelchair users. There is an all-ability water access ramp and two full immersible wheelchairs (MLAK Access) available for use. There are no accessible toilets located nearby.

Watsons Bay Baths

Located in the centre of Watsons Bay, Robertson Park is a fully accessible plot with step-free access. The gradient varies from steep to gentle, and there are some seating areas around the park. There is also an accessible picnic area and a playground in the park. Public accessible toilets can be found on site but unfortunately there are no cafes or restaurants but food can be bought in one of the nearby food outlets where you can also enjoy the harbour view. At the park there is limited on and off street parking possible.

Robertson Park

Doyles on the Wharf Take Away is fully accessible. There is step-free access into and throughout the venue. All facilities are on one-level. It doesn’t have an accessible toilet on site. However there are parking spots in the nearby carparks available.

Doyles On The Wharf Take Away

Gibson's Beach Reserve is a very small park located opposite Gibson’s Beach in Watsons Bay. There is step-free access via Marine Parade and the park is a gentle gradient throughout. There are no toilets on the plot.

Gibson's Beach Reserve

Located at the only entrance to Camp Cove Beach, Camp Cove Kiosk is a takeaway counter serving snacks and refreshments. There is step-free access to the counter, but there are no tables or toilets on site.

Camp Cove Kiosk

Vaucluse Yacht Club is accessible to wheelchair users. There is step-free access into and around the one-level building. However, there are no accessible toilets available. Close by is Doyle's Restaurant & the Watsons Bay Hotel if you are hungry.
Designated parking is not provided.

Vaucluse Yacht Club

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is partly accessible to wheelchair users. The hotel’s Watson King Rooms are accessible, featuring wide showers and wide-berth elevators to the rooms. The restaurant (Sunset room) is accessible for wheelchair users via a portable ramp. The Beach Club lower floor is easy to access if you enter the bottom entrance outside. However, the top deck and middle deck areas are not wheelchair accessible. There is free parking along Marine Parade, adjacent to the hotel and additional street parking in the surrounding streets.

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

With both indoor and outdoor dining, Doyles on the beach is located right on the foreshore of Watsons Bay overlooking  Sydney Harbour.
Doyles on the Beach Restaurant is an accessible eatery with step-free access into the venue, but not all areas can be accessed via wheelchair. There is accessible seating inside and outside. Also an accessible toilet is provided.
Designated parking spots can be found in the Camp cove carpark

Doyles on the Beach Restaurant

Gibsons Beach; a curving, west-facing, 120 m long strip of high tide sand, crossed by a concrete storm water drain, with boats moored 80 m offshore. A concrete walkway backs the beach, with a central grassy park and steps providing public access, with private houses to either side. The path leads north to the Vaucluse yacht club and coast guard jetty at the northern end of the beach beyond which is a car park then the tidal pool. The beach itself is accessible. There is step-free access onto the beach via a ramp at the centre of the beach. The sand is mainly soft and the beach has a gentle gradient. From the parking lot there a staired pathway to the Cove. Alternatively they have constructed in 2012 a wheelchair accessible path with no stairs, but a long shallow incline to the Cove. There are no toilets at the beach, nor shops or restaurants.

Gibson's Beach

Camp Cove is an accessible beach located on Cliff Street in Watsons Bay. There is a gently-sloped ramp from the street providing step-free access directly onto the beach. The sand is mainly soft and the beach has a gentle gradient. But, the public toilets can only be accessed via a set of stairs. Beware also, if you’re rolling from Watson’s Bay it’s quite difficult due to the old streets with no footpaths,  high kerbs and hills. However, there is accessible parking in the carpark at the end of Cliff Street.

Camp Cove

Dunbar House is an accessible cafe and restaurant located on Clovelly Street. There is step-free access into the venue via a ramp at the side entrance. Not all areas of the building are step-free and there is only access to wheelchair users around the ground floor, which has plenty of accessible and generous seating inside and outside. The venue offers an accessible toilet as well as parking spots off street around the venue.

Dunbar House

Apart from the outdoor area, which provides step-free access onto the site, the venue is inaccessible by wheelchair. Two steps upon entry into the counter area prevent wheelchair access. There is no portable ramp on site and no accessible toilet.
Designated parking spots can be found in the Camp Cove carpark. 

The Tea Garden

Watsons Bay Beach Club Restaurant is an accessible waterfront eatery. There is step-free access to the Beach Club floor via the side entrance, but the top deck and middle deck are inaccessible to wheelchair users. The restaurant, which is called Sunset Room, can be accessed, but staff will need to use the portable ramp they have on site to assist you. There are accessible toilets located next to reception of Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel. Outdoor seating is available for wheelchair users and designated parking spots can be found in the hotel carpark.

Watsons Bay Beach Club Restaurant

South Head is an inaccessible park located in Watsons Bay. The park is situated along South Heads Trail and it can only be accessed via negotiating stairs along the route. 

South Head

Watsons Bay Wharf is an inaccessible ferry terminal. There is no step-free access.

Watsons Bay Wharf

Lady Bay Beach is an inaccessible beach in Watsons Bay. The beach is located along South Head trail, which has several sets of stairs along the route. There are also stairs down to Lady Bay Beach from the trail.

Lady Bay Beach

Eastern Bay Thai Cafe is an inaccessible eatery located on Military Road in Watsons Bay. There is a step at the entrance to the venue and another step inside the cafe, preventing wheelchair access. There is no portable ramp on site.

Eastern Bay Thai Cafe

Tucker Bar is an inaccessible cafe located on Military Road. There is a step upon entry into the venue, preventing wheelchair access. There is no portable ramp on site. However there are outside tables which are accessible for wheelchair users.

Tucker Bar

Green Point Reserve is an inaccessible park located in Watsons Bay. The park is situated along South Heads Trail and it can only be accessed via negotiating stairs along the route.

Green Point Reserve

Gap Bluff is an inaccessible park located in Watsons Bay. The park is situated just past Gap Park and it can only be accessed via negotiating stairs along the route.

Gap Bluff

Hornby Lighthouse is inaccessible to wheelchair users. The lighthouse can only be accessed via South Head Trail, which has several sets of steps along the route.

Hornby Lighthouse

Gelatissimo Watsons Bay is an inaccessible takeaway ice cream shop located on Military Road. There is a step leading up to the doorway and another step upon entry, preventing wheelchair access. There is no portable ramp on site. However there are outside tables available which are accessible for wheelchair users but there are no designated toilets on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the camp cove carpark.

In Watsons BayAccessible & Disability Friendly Places

11 fully accessible places

6 partially accessible places