Signal Hill Reserve

Signal Hill Reserve

This small reserve offers spectacular views out to the ocean. The coastal walk passes through the park from Lighthouse Reserve to Gap Park.

Getting here

Old South Head Road, Vaucluse

Pedestrian access from Old South Head Road

Dogs

Dogs permitted on leash at all times

Plan of Management

Generic Crown Lands Plans of Management 2023(PDF, 10MB) (includes Signal Hill Reserve)

History

Signal Hill

The fortifications there were originally built to accommodate a 9.2 inch breech loading disappearing gun' as part of Sydney's coastal defence - two others were installed, one at Bondi North (still in position but buried) and the other at Clovelly. It was housed in the centre of the group and had a steel canopy with a slot through which the barrel protruded in the firing position. It was hydraulically jacked-up to the firing position with the recoil pushing it down under the canopy for reloading.

The gun was commissioned in 1893, the last firing there was in 1933 and it was removed in 1937 and replaced by two 6 inch MK 11 guns placed in each of the outer pits - these were removed after World War II. The barrel of the 9.2 inch disappearing gun can be seen at the Artillery Museum at North Head. A memorial was placed there in November, 1992 by the Royal Australian Signal Corps Association on behalf of its members while two plaques were also placed on March 30, 1993 placing the Reserve in proper historical perspective.

Location

Old South Head Road, Vaucluse 2030  View Map

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Features

  • Historic fortifications
  • Park benches
  • Picnic Tables

Park Hire

Many of our parks are available for hire for weddings, and social, corporate or public/community events. Visit our Hire A Park page for more information.

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