Strickland House

Nestled in Sydney Harbour National Park, Strickland House is a Victorian Italianate marvel with a diverse past. Once a residence for Sydney's elite, it later housed a convalescent home and aged care facility.

Today, it welcomes bushwalkers, history buffs, beachgoers, and photographers to its grounds and gardens. Enjoy picnics on the lawn, a dip at Milk Beach, and easy access to Nielsen Park and Vaucluse House. The Hermitage Foreshore track or the scenic Milk Beach grant entry to the exquisite gardens.

Watching the sunset over Sydney Harbour from its lawn is a memorable experience, capping off a day rich in history, natural beauty, and relaxation. Strickland House stands as a testament to Sydney's history while offering visitors a chance to create their own cherished moments amid its storied grounds

Strickland House in Sydney Harbour National Park has been many things in its long life. Designed in the Victorian Italianate style by architect John Hilly (who designed St Patrick’s Catholic Church), in the 19th century it was home to leading figures of Sydney's establishment. In the 20th century it was a women’s convalescent home and later an aged care facility. Now, its grounds and gardens welcome bushwalkers, history buffs, locals, beachgoers, boaties and photographers. Watching the sun set over Sydney Harbour from its lawn is an unforgettable experience.

Spend the day picnicking on the lawn and take a dip at Milk Beach. You'll be close to Nielsen Park and Vaucluse House, and it’s only a short walk to Rose Bay.

Enter the beautiful gardens of Strickland House from the Hermitage Foreshore track. You can also access the lawn from tiny Milk Beach, which the house overlooks. Give yourself time to admire the architecture of the heritage-listed mansion, dormitory and stables. The garden combines English tradition with native plants, like the majestic Moreton Bay fig trees. It's amazingly peaceful, even though the house is minutes from busy suburban roads.

You won’t forget the breathtaking harbour view, clear sea air and secluded elegance of Strickland House. A visit here will leave you feeling restored, fit and ready to face the 21st century again!

Stunning spot to relax or go for a walk. The walking distance isn’t massive although you’ll Be stopping regularly to take in the views!

Strickland House is a historic house with a story, an invincible view of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Bridge, and Sydney landmarks. The park is open to the public and is a good place for a leisurely stroll.

I haven't been to the actual house. We had a family picnick on the greens. The view from the grounds is striking. There are some tables and benches and a passage to a little beach. The only small drawback is that you have to park you car in the street and then walk down the road. The walk is short though. The photos show the view.

The great historical site with wonderful views access to the beach and a well maintained garden.

Carrara House - William Charles Wentworth gave this land to his daughter Thomasine as a wedding gift in 1844. She did nothing with the land and sold it to Charles Lowe ten years later who began building the magnificent home. Completed in 1858. Carrara House is part of the Strickland Estate. Owned by the NSW Government. The buildings are closed to the public - but the lands are open for people to have a stroll. Carrara opens several times a year for heritage tours. And the building can be booked for filming purposes or private functions. “This is one of the better known domestic works of the 19th century architect John Hilly, who also designed St Patrick's Catholic Church. ” #vaucluse

It has an amazing location which includes all the city and bay view. I'm impressed by how the house is now after more than 100 years old.

That building is very fabulous. It's a heritage building facing sea. Down there, u will find milk beach which gives u osm harbor and city sea look.

Great gardens and scenic views. Not many people around so great for exploring and learning about history.

Strickland House is an old colonial mansion built in the 1850s and first occupied by Sydney's second mayor. It is built on a hill and commands wonderful views over Sydney Harbour and even has a secluded beach beneath. Sadly, it's only open once a year to visitors which isn't correct and that policy needs to be changed.

Lovely ground's to walk around and enjoy the splendor of the house and city views.
Also on the edge of sandy bay of Milk Beach.

The house was under construction, bit it could be seen as a worth keeping building. The land was grassed all around, and quite tall trees. There were people in barbeques with very loud thumping music by young crowd that made me leave the area.

Perfect place to watch the new year fireworks. Beautiful place but parking accessibility might be a problem for major events

Great place for a small wedding or a get together. Harbour bridge looks wonderful, to die for!

This place is so amazing. I shot out here with a photographer for some modelling but there were construction fences around. Not sure why but great for exploring if you've never been to Vaucluse. Such a nice area, beautiful houses and right next to the Strickland house is a little mini beach.like 20 or so metres, it's really small and quiet and great for going alone or with a couple friends to just chill and explore in the city.

You can't go in to the house except on special occasions, but the gardens are lovely and worth exploring. Especially nice is the hermitage foreshore walk, with its hidden coves and beaches. Absolutely essential exploring with wonderful views.

A stunning view of the bay from the top of the hill that Strickland House is situated on. A must-see especially during the sunset though do beware that gates close sometime then and people jump the fence as there is no other way out. That is a major downfall as no ranger warns you they're closing the gates.