Signal Hill Battery, Sydney

Name: Signal Hill Battery
Address: Sydney, Australia

#215 among attractions in Sydney

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The Signal Hill Battery was constructed in 1892–3 at Watsons Bay and is adjacent to the Signal Hill Lighthouse on Old South Head Road. ()

Elevation: 236 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°51'5"S, 151°17'10"E

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Eastern Suburbs (Watsons Bay)Sydney Australia

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Signal Hill Battery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wentworth Memorial Church, Nielsen Park, South Head General Cemetery, Hornby Lighthouse.

0.6 miW
Church
Wentworth Memorial Church, Sydney
16 min walk • Wentworth Memorial Church is a heritage-listed former Anglican church building located at 32B Fitzwilliam Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Clarke Gazzard and Partners and built by Monteith Constructions, with Miller Milston and Ferris as engineers.
1.1 miW
Park, Beach
Nielsen Park, Sydney
28 min walk • Nielsen Park is a heritage-listed historic site, park and nature reserve located at Greycliffe Avenue, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
0.6 miSW
Cemetery
South Head General Cemetery, Sydney
15 min walk • The South Head General Cemetery is a heritage-listed cemetery located at 793 Old South Head Road, Vaucluse, Waverley Municipality, New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1868 to 1950. It is also known as Old South Head Cemetery and the South Head Cemetery. The property is owned by Waverley Municipal Council.
1.3 miN
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Hornby Lighthouse, Sydney
33 min walk • Hornby Lighthouse, also known as South Head Lower Light or South Head Signal Station, is a heritage-listed active lighthouse located on the tip of South Head, New South Wales, Australia, a headland to the north of the suburb Watsons Bay.
~960 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, Park
Macquarie Lighthouse, Sydney
5 min walk • The Macquarie Lighthouse, also known as South Head Upper Light, is the first, and is the longest serving, lighthouse site in Australia.
0.8 miW
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, History museum
Vaucluse House, Sydney
21 min walk • Vaucluse House is a heritage-listed residence, colonial farm and country estate and now tourist attraction, house museum and public park located at 69a Wentworth Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
0.6 miW
Mausoleum
Wentworth Mausoleum, Sydney
17 min walk • Wentworth Mausoleum is a heritage-listed mausoleum located at 5 Chapel Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1872 to 1874 by Mansfield Brothers, architects. It is also known as Wentworth Mausoleum and site.
0.7 miW
Lighthouse
Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light, Sydney
18 min walk • Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light is an active lighthouse located on the east side of the entrance to Vaucluse Bay in Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia. It serves as the front range light into Vaucluse Bay. The distance between the lights is 945 metres.
1.1 miW
Park
Strickland House, Sydney
28 min walk • Strickland House is a heritage-listed former residence and convalescent home and now functions, film studio, urban park and visitor attraction located at 52 Vaucluse Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by John F.
0.9 miSW
Lighthouse
Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light, Sydney
23 min walk • Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light is an active lighthouse located on the east side of the entrance to Vaucluse Bay in Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia. It serves as the rear range light companion to the Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light, into Vaucluse Bay. The distance between the two lights is 945 metres.
1.4 miSW
Tree
Site of Ficus superba var. henneana tree, Sydney
35 min walk • Site of Ficus superba var. henneana tree is a heritage-listed individual tree at 3-4 Fernleigh Gardens, Rose Bay in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was planted during 1827.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Signal Hill Battery?

Nearby attractions include Macquarie Lighthouse, Sydney (5 min walk), South Head General Cemetery, Sydney (15 min walk), The Gap, Sydney (15 min walk), Wentworth Memorial Church, Sydney (16 min walk).

How to get to Signal Hill Battery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Signal Hill Battery:

Ferry

Watsons Bay Wharf • Lines: F7 (16 min walk)