Balls Head Reserve

Balls Head Reserve is a historic nature reserve located in Sydney.

Situated on Balls Head in Port Jackson, it is named after Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird Ball, a Royal Naval officer who commanded HMS Supply on the First Fleet. The reserve has a rich history reflecting the early settlement of Australia, with remnants of paths, steps, and railings from the depression era, as well as foreshore caves and chambers cut by squatters in the 1930s.

Accessible via Balls Head Drive in Waverton, New South Wales, the reserve offers a tranquil outdoor experience for visitors. It features several bush walking tracks, including one suitable for wheelchairs, making it inclusive for all. The park provides accessible amenities such as toilets, picnic tables, seats, and electric barbecues, perfect for a family-packed picnic. Additionally, visitors have the opportunity to see Aboriginal waterholes and grinding grooves, which hold significant indigenous history.

Balls Head Reserve offers something for everyone, whether you're interested in learning about Australia's indigenous history, taking a stroll through the reserve, or enjoying a family-packed picnic. It is a tranquil haven in Sydney that should not be missed for a day out in nature.