Strickland Estate
Sydney Harbour National Park
Overview
With breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour, the grounds of Strickland Estate in Sydney Harbour National Park are the ideal place to hold your wedding. Say your vows in the beautiful gardens, with 19th century Strickland House as a striking backdrop.
- Venue is suitable for
- Wedding ceremonies
- Capacity
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Maximum people: 150
There are 8 locations at this venue. The maximum number of people depends on the location hired. See Maps and downloads for a list of locations and capacities. - Facilities
- Picnic tables, toilets
- Fees
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$760 per location for a wedding. If you serve alcohol or require vehicle access, $1060 will be charged to cover a minimum of 3 hours supervision. Additional hours will be charged at $100 per hour.
Contact the Event Team or phone (02) 9585 6570 for more information on pricing.
- Availability
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Available for hire for a maximum of 1 wedding per day. Venue not available from 22 December to 2 January or on Sundays during school holidays.
Venue not available for exclusive hire - Bookings
- Bookings required. To make a booking or for more information, please email the Event Team or phone 02 9585 6570.
One of Sydney’s most idyllic outdoor venues, Strickland Estate near Vaucluse is the perfect place to hold your wedding.
With expansive grounds that boast spectacular harbour views, you’ll have plenty of space to mix and mingle. With 8 locations to choose from, suited from intimate gatherings up to large groups, find what suits you best and celebrate your special day surrounded by the picturesque gardens and the majestic elegance of Strickland House.
After your ceremony, you and your guests can admire the breathtaking view as you enjoy cocktails and canapes under one of the Moreton Bay fig trees. Breathe in the clean sea air and experience the peacefulness of this unique location, one of Sydney’s heritage treasures.
There’s plenty to see and do if you feel like exploring. Let loose in the sparkling waters of Milk Beach, or stretch your legs along the easy Hermitage Foreshore track. And if you and some of your wedding party would like to stay the night, it’s only a 5min drive from here to the State Heritage-listed Gardeners Cottage.
Nearby
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/venues/strickland-estate/local-alerts
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Sydney Harbour National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.
Other fees:
Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
Buy annual pass.
Venue info
All the practical information you need to know about Strickland Estate.
Getting there and parking
Strickland Estate is located next to Nielsen Park in Sydney Harbour National Park. To get there from Sydney city:
- Take New South Head Road travelling away from the city
- Turn left onto Vaucluse Road
- Street parking is available on Vaucluse Road
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Street parking is available on Vaucluse Road. It’s around 5min walk from there to the main entrance of Strickland Estate.
Up to 4 vehicles can park inside the estate when the event is supervised.
By bike
Cyclists can access surrounding roads, but there is no bicycle access within the grounds of Strickland Estate.
By public transport
Strickland Estate is a 1min walk from the 325 bus stop and a 10min walk from the 324 bus stop. You can take the train to Edgecliff Station and then catch a bus to Strickland Estate. Plan your trip with Transport for NSW.
Facilities
You can bring and use your own portable gas barbecue if it has a drip tray.
Please leave the area clean and tidy and take all rubbish with you when you go. All waste is to be removed from the park and not deposited in the park bins. There may be a fee if significant cleaning is required.
Toilets
There are 2 flush portaloos about 15m from the stables, in the south-east corner of the grounds.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
There are 2 small picnic pavilions in the grounds of Strickland House.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
The main path from Vaucluse Road to Strickland Estate is wheelchair-accessible with assistance. The rest of the grounds are unpaved and steep in places, making wheelchair access difficult.
Hard access is via steps or a steep slope, or you'll have to move across a rough surface with obstacles such as potholes, tree roots, and rocks. Assistance will be necessary.
Permitted
Food and drink
- You may bring your own food as well as portable gas barbeques fitted with drip trays for cooking
- Commercial catering is limited to plates or platters of cold food such as sandwiches, antipasto, canapes, salads and cakes.
- Alcohol Free Areas apply in this area year-round. Limited alcohol consumption is permitted at supervised events (a fee applies). Amounts must be detailed on application form.
- We encourage plastic free events. Where possible, please use biodegradable plates, cups & cutlery (paper, corn starch, bamboo).
Plant materials
You may bring flower arrangements containing no seed material. A florist can arrange this for you on request.
Structures, staging, furniture and amusements
- Weighted free-standing decorative items such as bridal arches, red carpet and columns are permitted.
- 3 tables no larger than 3m square
- Up to 15 chairs with rail-style legs
If the event is not supervised, vehicle access into the grounds of Strickland Estate is prohibited. Therefore, all chairs and structures have to be carried in and out from the public parking spaces on Vaucluse Road.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming and photography requires a small-scale photography license.
Power, lighting and amplified sounds
- 1 single speaker portable PA system or music player with an amplifier no greater than 50 watts
- Volume must be kept at a level that does not interfere with other park users’ quiet enjoyment of the park
- Non-amplified music like a string duo, trio or quartet is permitted at this venue.
- Lighting may be permitted and must be detailed on the application form.
Vehicle access
Cars can park in the public parking spaces on Vaucluse Road.
Prohibited
Balloons, plant materials and animals are not permitted, including:
- Decorations consisting of flowers or plant materials that contain seeds or vines and exotic plant materials
- Throwing confetti, rice, petals or streamers
- Balloons
- Candles or open flames
Horse-drawn carriages are not permitted at this venue.
Tents, marquees and banners are not permitted. Please do not put up signage or cordon off structures or areas at Strickland Estate.
Ice must not be disposed of on grassed areas as it may cause damage.
Drones
Flying recreational drones is prohibited at Strickland House because it's located within 5.5km of an airfield or helicopter landing site.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) states that drones should not be flown within 30m of vehicles, boats, buildings or people, or within 5.5km of an airfield. Drones can also impact on public enjoyment and privacy, interfere with park operations, and may pose a threat to wildlife in some areas. For more information, see the Drones in Parks policy.
Contact the local office to obtain consent if you wish to fly a drone for commercial filming or photography purposes.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.