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Celebrate 100 years since Balls Head and Berry Island became public reserves with a free community picnic on the harbour foreshore. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy live and roving music, children’s entertainment, storytelling, Indigenous face painting, guided bushwalks, heritage experiences, an art exhibition and hands-on activities for all ages.
The first 100 guests from 11am will also receive a free picnic lunchbox.
This special celebration recognises the generations of community members who helped protect these important public spaces and those who continue to care for them today. The day will also include the unveiling of an Engineering Heritage Marker recognising the national engineering heritage significance of the Balls Head Coal Loader.
Come for an hour or stay all day. Morning tours and pre-booked activities begin from 7.30am, with the main celebration running from 11am to 4pm.
📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
⏰ Morning activities from 7.30am | Main celebration from 11am to 4pm
📍 Balls Head Reserve and The Coal Loader, Waverton
🎟️ Free event
Some activities require bookings and places are limited. You can also turn up on the day and enjoy the free entertainment, displays and activities.
A free shuttle bus will operate from Waverton between 7.15am and 4pm. Parking is limited, so visitors are encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport or take the shuttle.
View the full program, book activities and plan your visit:
https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/homepage/243/a-picnic-at-balls-head-celebrating-100-years
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Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, 10 Balls Head Dr, Waverton NSW 2060, Australia, Sydney
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