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Heritage Features
Centennial Park has a number of heritage features of interest. These include both the natural and built environment, many being over a century old.
Please visit our interactive map to locate many of these features.
Sandstone Ridge
This natural sandstone ridge with rocky outcrops is surrounded by semi-wild vegetation and creates a sense of wilderness close to the heart of the city.
This secluded area provides film makers with the opportunity to set a scene that could be anywhere in Australia.
Cannon Triangle
Cannon Triangle is located on a grassy knoll just north of the Centennial Parklands Restaurant. It is bordered by Parkes, Hamilton and Grand Drives.
So called because of the two Crimean War cannons located there, it's is officially known as the Ceremonial Triangle as it was the site where Centennial Park was dedicated.
Cannon Triangle's most prominent feature is the 'We Won' sculpture - a survivor from Centennial Park’s early days is - was cast in 1893 by Italian sculptor Tommaso Sani. The statue commemorates the victory in a local football match.
Frog Hollow
Frog Hollow area features large flower beds located between two avenues of palm trees, running along Parkes Drive and Dickens Drive.
Shelter Pavilion
The Shelter Pavilion stands along Parkes Drive in the centre of Centennial Park between Randwick and Duck Ponds. The Pavilion's sandstone walls and pillars support typical Federation features such as terracotta roof shingles, exposed rafters and lattice work.
Gates
All eight sets of entrance gates into Centennial Park were built between 1887 and 1900. With their massive carved stone pillars and ornate design, the Paddington Gates are the most imposing. These gates were built for Centennial Park’s official dedication in 1888.
Superintendent's Residence
Located next to the Paddington Gates, the house was built in 1891, though the south-east corner was added in the early 1900s. Beautifully-detailed timber columns support the cottage's bull-nose verandah.
Column Garden and Rose Garden sculptures
Manufactured by Villeroy and Bosch in 1888, these two statues - sunrise and sunset - are the only statues to have remained continuously on site. They each sit atop a column that formed part of the portico of the old Australian Museum.
Ash Paddock
This location is ideal for active leisure related shoots with a large open grassed area that is surrounded by trees and ponds.
Grand Drive
The main thoroughfare of Centennial Park, it is a circular, tree lined drive in the grand tradition of Victorian parks.
Parkes Drive
A tree lined classic avenue, bordered with formal gardens, lawns and ponds.
Loch Avenue North
Cutting North to South through the top section of Centennial Park, Loch Avenue North is a tree lined avenue offering a sweeping view over the Park.
Snake Bank
Snake Bank incorporates a track which is bordered by Busbys Pond and lined with palm trees. This location has been used for variety of shoots requiring a tropical setting.
Paperbark Grove
A gorgeous avenue of paperbark trees also offers a shaded barbecue location setting with adjacent grassy areas.
Carrington Drive
Lined with native trees above a seam of natural sandstone, Carrington Drive affords views south to Botany Bay.
Loch Avenue
Cutting through the middle of Centennial Park (North to South), Loch Avenue takes you through a broad spectrum of landscapes from pine forests to sweeping vistas over the Park.
Musgrave Avenue
This road has postcard perfect backdrops over ponds and picnic areas.
Parade Grounds
A large open area primarily used for field sports, the Parade Grounds situated in Centennial Park near the Centennial Park Restaurant, offer an open central location that has a variety of views across Centennial Park.
Pine Forest
This area provides a setting which could be any pine forest in Europe or North America. Great for winter fashion shoots.
