Sub Base Platypus is a historical, harbour side precinct – its history includes life as a gasworks, a naval torpedo manufacturing and maintenance facility and the HMAS Platypus submarine base.
Closed to the public for more than 150 years, today the site is a park that includes harbour views, playground, BBQ facilities and an over-water walkway.
Further sections of the precinct will become open to the public in the coming years.
The park is open:
April to October: 7.00am to 5.00pm
October (start of daylight savings) to November: 7.00am to 7.00pm
December to January: 7.00am to 8.00pm
February to March: 7.00am to 7.00pm
The site is accessible via Kiara Close and Kesterton Park near the North Sydney Ferry. (Please note: the entrance at Kiara Close has a set of stairs).
For a full review of Sub Base Platypus read here .