Sydney's north shore has a number of beautiful parks and reserves, many on the waterfront with city views.

• Blues Point Reserve, Blues Point Road, McMahons Point. Features amazing views of the city and the Harbour Bridge.  A very popular ceremony and photo site, especially for night photos with a city backdrop.
• Cremorne Reserve, Milson Road, Cremorne. Features city and harbour views, two jetties, and a lighthouse at Robertsons Point.
• Watt Park, Lavender Crescent, McMahons Point. Features a lovely, secluded location with established jacaranda and pine trees and a railway tunnel leading to the foreshore walk to Kirribilli.
  Fees: apply for ceremonies at a per person rate, plus insurance. There is no charge for photographs.
  Contact: North Sydney Council on 9936 8100. 

• Luna Park Boardwalk, 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point. If you are looking for a harbourside location there is the 15 metre deep boardwalk around Luna Park at Milsons Point. Located almost beneath the Harbour Bridge it has spectacular views of the Opera House, the city, Lavender Bay and Balmain and is available for photographs or ceremonies of less than 60 guests. It is worth noting that it is a very busy area and you cannot have exclusive use of the boardwalk, however there is no charge or time limit.
  

• Ashton Park, Bradley's Head Road, Mosman. Features a splendid amphitheatre with stunning views of Fort Denison, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. An extremely popular site for ceremonies and for photos.
  Fees: apply for ceremonies.
  Contact: Sydney Harbour National Park on 9247 5033. 

• Balmoral Foreshore Reserve and Beach, Edwards Bay Road, Balmoral. Features a pretty harbour beach-side location with grassy lawns, established trees, a rotunda and a sandy beach. Balmoral is the area?s most popular wedding location.
• Rocky Point Island, Balmoral Beach, corner of The Esplanade and Mandalong Road, Balmoral. Features a small island with rocky outcrops accessed by bridge from the beach.
• Clifton Gardens Reserve, Morella Road, Mosman. Features grassy areas with plenty of trees, a harbourside location, and a wharf.
• Chinaman?s Beach, McLean Crescent, Mosman. Features a large, flat, grassy park with established trees which fronts onto a lovely white, sandy beach.  A very popular ceremony location.
• Parriwi Lighthouse, Parriwi Road, Mosman. Features a bushland reserve with lovely views of Middle Harbour.
  Fees: apply for cermonies for a two hour booking, with photographs free.
  Contact: Mosman Council on 9978 4000. 

• Manns Point, Prospect Street, Greenwich. Features panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River.
• Aquatic Park, Stuart Street, Longueville. Features a riverside location with a wharf. A popular ceremony spot.
• Longueville Park, Stuart Street, Longeville. Features a waterfront park nestled amongst established trees with views to the city. Another very popular site for ceremonies.
• Tambourine Bay Reserve, Tambourine Bay Road, Riverview. Features a pretty foreshore park with a gently sloping grassed area.
  Contact: Lane Cove Council on 9911 3555. 

• Carisbrook, 334 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove. Features a historic building with formal, landscaped gardens fronting Burns Bay. Carisbrook is available for ceremonies and photographs.
  Fees: apply.
  Contact: 9428 1364.