Point Piper is the smallest and most exclusive suburb in Sydney, a narrow peninsula jutting into the harbour between Double Bay and Rose Bay. There is no high street, no beach crowds and barely any through traffic, just tree lined streets, grand harbourfront estates and some of the highest priced real estate in the country. It is a destination for guests who want privacy, scale and a genuine harbour address rather than a view of one.
Wolseley Road, running the length of the peninsula, is regularly named among the most expensive streets in Australia. Cocoon hand picks each Point Piper property for design, comfort and setting. Every villa comes with local support from a team who knows the eastern suburbs well.
Point Piper has no train station and limited bus access, which is part of why it stays so quiet. Most guests arrive by car, and a number of harbourfront properties have private jetties or moorings for those who prefer to come and go by water. The suburb is a short drive from Double Bay village and Edgecliff station, both useful if you want a car free option for the rest of your stay.
Point Piper itself is purely residential, so dining means a short drive or water taxi to Double Bay, which sits directly alongside it. Double Bay's village strip covers everything from casual harbourside cafes to fine dining, and is close enough that many guests treat it as an extension of their stay.
The suburb's entire character is built around the water. Many Point Piper estates have direct harbour frontage, private beaches or jetties, with views across to the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and Manly. Redleaf Pool and Seven Shillings Beach in neighbouring Double Bay are the nearest places for a swim if a property does not have direct water access. Guests with an interest in Sydney's harbour can arrange boat hire or a private charter through our concierge team.
Point Piper is one of the most discreet addresses in Sydney, favoured by guests who value privacy over proximity to a beach or a bar strip. Properties here tend toward gated entries, established gardens and a genuine sense of separation from the street, which makes the suburb a natural fit for high profile stays, corporate retreats and small private events.
September to November and March to May offer ideal weather with fewer crowds, the same as the rest of Sydney.
December to February is peak season, and harbour views make Point Piper a sought after spot to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks from a private terrace.
Book 6 to 12 months ahead for Christmas, New Year and Easter. Off peak, 3 to 6 months is usually enough.
Long lunches on a private terrace looking straight across the harbour. Morning coffee delivered to a jetty. A short drive to Double Bay for dinner, or a water taxi if the property allows it. Point Piper villas suit guests who want the scale and calm of a private estate, with the city and the eastern suburbs a few minutes away when needed.
The suburb works well for corporate stays and small private events as much as it does for a holiday, given the combination of privacy, harbour outlook and genuine architectural quality found in its homes.
Yes, most of our Point Piper properties have direct harbour frontage or clear water views, and some include a private jetty or mooring.
Point Piper is residential only. Double Bay village, with cafes, restaurants and boutiques, sits directly alongside it and is a short drive away.
Several of our Point Piper properties can accommodate small private events. Ask our concierge team for availability and terms.
Spring and autumn for weather and fewer crowds. Summer for harbour life, especially around New Year's Eve, book well ahead.
Yes. Our concierge team can help with boat hire, catering and bookings during your visit.