The story of this place
Blues Point Reserve offers what many consider the finest free view of Sydney Harbour, directly facing the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Named after Billy Blue, a Caribbean-born convict who became a harbour boatman and landowner in the early 1800s, the point was originally a sandstone outcrop. In 1962, the controversial Blues Point Tower was built—an apartment block that many consider an eyesore blocking the view. The reserve remains a beloved picnic spot for locals, with unobstructed views of New Year's Eve fireworks that rival any paid vantage point.