South Head General Cemetery, Sydney

Name: South Head General Cemetery
Address: Sydney, Australia

#142 among attractions in Sydney

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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. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 25 August 2017. ()

Coordinates: 33°51'31"S, 151°16'54"E

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Eastern Suburbs (Vaucluse)Sydney Australia

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South Head General Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wentworth Memorial Church, Nielsen Park, Macquarie Lighthouse, Vaucluse House.

0.6 miNW
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 miNW
Park, Beach
Nielsen Park, Sydney
25 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.
~1980 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, Park
Macquarie Lighthouse, Sydney
10 min walk • The Macquarie Lighthouse, also known as South Head Upper Light, is the first, and is the longest serving, lighthouse site in Australia.
0.5 miW
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, History museum
Vaucluse House, Sydney
14 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 miNW
Mausoleum
Wentworth Mausoleum, Sydney
16 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.
0.6 miNE
Park
Signal Hill Battery, Sydney
15 min walk • 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.
0.8 miNW
Lighthouse
Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light, Sydney
20 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.
0.8 miW
Park
Strickland House, Sydney
21 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.
0.5 miW
Lighthouse
Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light, Sydney
13 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.
0.8 miSW
Tree
Site of Ficus superba var. henneana tree, Sydney
21 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.
1.3 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Eastern Channel Pile Light, Sydney
33 min walk • Eastern Channel Pile Light, also known as the East Wedding Cake due to its shape, is an active pile lighthouse located at the Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, off Laings Point in the Vaucluse suburb of Sydney.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Head General Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Macquarie Lighthouse, Sydney (10 min walk), Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light, Sydney (13 min walk), Vaucluse House, Sydney (14 min walk), Signal Hill Battery, Sydney (15 min walk).

How to get to South Head General Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Head General Cemetery:

Ferry

Watsons Bay Wharf • Lines: F7 (27 min walk)
Rose Bay Wharf • Lines: F7 (36 min walk)