Ashes to Art
The iconic Incinerator building in Willoughby Centennial Parklands was designed in the 1930s by the famous architects Walter Burley Griffin and Eric Nicholls. It functioned as an incinerator until 1967 and then lay dormant until the 1980s, after which time it was converted into a restaurant and office space. Today it houses a fabulous cafe with outdoor eating areas and the Willoughby City Council’s contemporary art gallery, the ‘Incinerator Art Space’.
The Incinerator Café
The cafe is located in the heritage listed Incinerator building, and also has outdoor tables which are surrounded by tall gum trees and wattle. This is a wonderful place to catch up with friends for a coffee or bite to eat.
With both indoor and outdoor seating it’s the perfect place to meet friends for a bite to eat. As this is a popular café it’s wise to get there a little early… and for those who want to enjoy their food and drinks in the surrounding parklands, the café also has a take-away menu.
The Incinerator Art Space Gallery
Willoughby City Council’s Incinerator Art Space gallery has a diverse range of ever changing contemporary visual arts exhibitions. It is located just below the Café and well worth a visit, particularly if you’re meeting friends at the cafe.
Flat Rock Gully Trails
Close by the Incinerator is the Flat Rock Gully Reserve, home to a network of fabulous bush tracks. Our favourite is the Wilksch Walk which leads through lush forest to a small mossy creek, then onto Tunks Park and the harbour.
Information
Where: Willoughby Sydney – 7km Nth of CBD
Allow: 2 hours
Visit: Flat Rock Gully Trails | Explore Lower North Shore
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