Available Properties at North Head Sanctuary
Cafes

| Coming soon | North Head Cafe |
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| Description | North Head Cafe: an opportunity for an experienced operator to create a seamless indoor/outdoor cafe dining experience with panoramic harbour views in this iconic Sydney location. Improvement works to commence shortly. |
| Size | Includes both internal and external areas. Sizes to be confirmed |
| Apply | Register your interest now by calling Mark Billham on (02) 8969 2100. |
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 map of North Head [PDF 102kb] |
| 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 verandahs accessing individual consulting rooms/offices. Four large, air-conditioned training/studio rooms (40-80m²) 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. |
| Size | Internal NLA 471.7 m² Covered verandah 141.5 m² |
| Download | Download plan of Building 3 [PDF 98kb] Download map of North Head [PDF 102kb] |
| Apply | Apply now through open leasing |

| Title | Building 4 - Dental & Printing Rooms c.1942 |
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| Description | Newly refurbished Art Deco-styled building featuring grand corridors with curved walls, polished timber floors, high ceilings and wood panelling. Accommodation includes individual office/consulting rooms, two open plan air conditioned training/studio spaces (40m2 each) and showers. Prominently located between the Sanctuary main entrance and the public car park. |
| Size | NLA 254.7 m² |
| Download | Download plan of Building 4 [PDF 50kb] Download map of North Head [PDF 102kb] |
| Apply | Apply now through open leasing |
| Title | Building 5 - The Cutler Club, c. 1956 |
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| Description | Capturing wonderful harbour and parkland views from its elevated 78 m² verandah, the building is arranged over two levels comprising four principal open plan rooms (56m² to 116m²) with dining, kitchen and bar facilities. With abundant natural light, delightful views and a feature fireplace, this building is prominently located adjacent to the main Sanctuary entrance and public car park. |
| Size | Internal NLA 636.8 m², Verandah NLA 77.8 m² |
| Download | Download plan of Building 5 [PDF 82kb] Download map of North Head [PDF 102kb] |
| Apply | Apply now through open leasing |
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 map of North Head [PDF 102kb] |
| 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 map of North Head [PDF 102kb] |
| 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 map of North Head [PDF 102kb] |
| 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 map of North Head [PDF 102kb] |
| 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 map of North Head [PDF 102kb] |
| 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 map of North Head [PDF 102kb] |
| 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 map of North Head [PDF 102kb] |
| Apply | Make an online enquiry |