Now leasing at North Head Sanctuary
Located on Sydney’s iconic North Head, the North Head Sanctuary combines beautiful bushland surroundings with Art Deco heritage buildings. The nature of the site as a place of sanctuary primarily suits uses closely related to: health and well-being such as fitness training, yoga and meditation, medical practitioners and complementary health treatments or personal development; environmental education and research including research into ecosystems, human impact, climate change, sustainable energy and animal behaviour; and public uses which support the enjoyment of the special qualities of North Head such as visitor accommodation, conference facilities, hospitality and cultural activities
Transport
The Sanctuary is connected by bus to Manly Wharf, and is only 40 minutes drive to Sydney CBD. Car parking is available. Getting to North Head
Available Properties
- Childcare Centre
- Cafes
- Education, Training, Commercial Studios, Consulting Rooms and Offices
- Visitor and Group Accommodation Opportunities
- Recreation Facilities
- Hospitality, Conferencing and Education Opportunities
- Workshops, Studios/Classrooms & Warehouses
Childcare Centre
| Coming soon | Childcare Centre Opportunity |
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| Description | LEASED
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Cafes
| Coming soon | North Head Sanctuary Café - Kiosk |
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| Description | LEASED
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Education, Training, Commercial Studios, Consulting Rooms and Offices
| Title | Building 2 - c.1937 |
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| Description | Newly refurbished single storey Art Deco-styled building incorporating a large air conditioned studio (135 m²) with high ceilings, new amenities with disabled access and showers, kitchenette and polished timber floors. Prominently located adjacent to the public car park. |
| Size | NLA 213.1 m² |
| Download | Download plan of Building 2 [PDF 103kb] Download North Head Sanctuary site plan [PDF 310kb] |
| Apply | Apply now through open leasing |
| Title | Building 3 – Former Company Brigade & Training Co-ordination Office c.1939 |
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| Description | Beautifully restored single-storey brick building with wide shady verandas accessing individual consulting rooms/offices. This health and wellness dedicated building currently has three rooms available – Suites 12 & 18. Large air-conditioned spaces and new amenities with disabled access and showers complete this attractive Art Deco building. Prominently located between the Sanctuary main entrance and the public car park. SUITE 6 LEASED |
| Size | Suite 12 – 77.76 m² Suite 18 – 37.17m² |
| Download | Download plan of Building 3 [PDF 165kb] Download North Head Sanctuary site plan [PDF 310kb] |
| Apply | Apply now through open leasing |
| Title | Building 4 - Dental & Printing Rooms c.1942 |
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| Description | LEASED |
| Title | Building 5 - The Cutler Club, c. 1956 |
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| Description | LEASED |
Visitor and Group Accommodation Opportunities
| Title | Building 1 - Other Ranks' Mess and Living Quarters c. 1936 |
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| Description | Impressive Art Deco building with four wings of barrack-style accommodation (126 rooms) arranged around a grand entrance hall with a sweeping terrazzo staircase leading to a 360 m² ballroom with stage and an expansive dining room with adjoining commercial kitchens. Located at the heart of North Head Sanctuary directly opposite the iconic parade ground, this building captures distant bushland and harbour views from its upper floors. The building offers the potential to upgrade (within heritage guidelines) to create a unique accommodation, leisure and/or hospitality product. |
| Size | Internal NLA 5,542.9 m²; Verandah/balcony NLA 2,242.9 m² |
| Download | Download plan of Building 1 [PDF 524kb] Download North Head Sanctuary site plan [PDF 310kb] |
| Apply | Apply now through open leasing |
| Title | Building 46 - Officers' Mess Annexe c. 1955-61 |
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| Description | Centrally located opposite the parade ground, this two storey former accommodation building comprises 22 rooms with communal bathroom facilities. |
| Size | NLA 465.8m² |
| Download | Download plan of Building 46 [PDF 103kb] Download North Head Sanctuary site plan [PDF 310kb] |
| Apply | Apply now through open leasing |
Recreation Facilities
| Title | Building 17 - Gymnasium c.1937 |
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| Description | In close proximity to the former accommodation and hospitality buildings at the heart of North Head Sanctuary, the Art Deco-styled gymnasium contains a full size basket ball court, two squash courts, mezzanine viewing areas and changing rooms. With high ceilings and windows to all sides, the building is light and airy and offers adaptive re-use opportunities for a range of activities. |
| Size | NLA 1043.4 m² |
| Download | Download plan of Building 17 [PDF 60kb] Download North Head Sanctuary site plan [PDF 310kb] |
| Apply | Apply now through open leasing |
| Title | Outdoor facilities |
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| Description | In addition to abundant natural bushland with walking trails and spectacular viewing platforms at North Head Sanctuary, there are a number of more formal outdoor recreation facilities including the impressive central parade ground, a former sports oval, disused obstacle courses, grass and hard tennis courts. Their use for recreation, events or other activities will be guided by environmental and heritage considerations. |
| Size | Various |
| Apply | Make an online enquiry |
Hospitality, Conferencing and Education Opportunities
| Title | Building 16 - Sergeants' Mess c.1937 |
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| Description | With its wonderful Art Deco styling, decorative ceilings and impressive wall panelling and joinery, the former Sergeants’ Mess comprises two interconnecting dining rooms with polished timber floors, a commercial kitchen and a number of smaller rooms suitable for dining, meetings or recreation including a bar. Directly facing the parade ground at the core of North Head Sanctuary and in close proximity to the accommodation buildings, the building is well placed for hospitality, conferencing or other semi-public use. |
| Size | NLA 582.4m² |
| Download | Download plan of Building 16 [PDF 81kb] Download North Head Sanctuary site plan [PDF 310kb] |
| Apply | Apply now through open leasing |
| Title | Building 44 - Officers' Mess c. 1937 |
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| Description | With a significant military heritage and distinctive Art Deco architecture, the former Officers’ Mess features terrazzo floors, large timber sash windows, fireplaces and decorative timber panelling and joinery. The accommodation comprises a grand entrance hall with three principal reception rooms opening on to a large verandah with a tranquil parkland outlook. The first floor benefits from delightful harbour views and comprises a collection of single room accommodation with communal bathrooms. The building benefits from a commercial kitchen, bar, extensive cellarage and could be adaptively reused for hospitality, conferencing or other semi-public use. |
| Size | Internal NLA 897 m²; Verandah/Balcony NLA 62.7 m² |
| Download | Download plan of Building 44 [PDF 165kb] Download North Head Sanctuary site plan [PDF 310kb] |
| Apply | Apply now through open leasing |
| Title | Building 43 - Officers' Mess Garage c. 1937 |
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| Description | Presenting a unique opportunity for adaptive re-use, this former garage building occupies a prime location close to the North Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre fronting the parade ground and overlooking parkland to the rear. It offers an opportunity to create extensive outdoor seating areas and, among other uses, this attractive building with large sash windows could suit a hospitality operator. |
| Size | NLA 56.6 m² |
| Download | Download plan of Building 43 [PDF 30kb] Download North Head Sanctuary site plan [PDF 310kb] |
| Apply | Apply now through open leasing |
Workshops, Studios/Classrooms & Warehouses
| Title | Workshops, Studios/Classrooms & Warehouses |
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| Description | As a former place of military training, the former School of Artillery at North Head Sanctuary contains a number of workshops, garages, warehouses, classrooms and studios ranging in size from 50m2 to 700m2. Some of these buildings are arranged in clusters close to the key pedestrian routes on site, while others are set in native bushland with more basic services. These spaces are available for adaptive re-use and refurbishment for activities in support of, and complementary to, North Head sanctuary. Uses may include, for example, environmental research, cultural activities, recreation, filming or back-of-house operations in connection with another use on site. |
| Size | Various |
| Download | Download North Head Sanctuary site plan [PDF 310kb] |
| Apply | Make an online enquiry |
More information
Download North Head Sanctuary Leasing Brochure [PDF 1361KB]
Arrange an inspection
Contact Mark Billham for more information or to arrange an inspection: (02) 8969 2100.
