Watch Stars Under The Stars

Hollywood Forever, California wasn’t the innovator of hosting outdoor movies but it is one of the US West Coast’s most favourite Saturday night summer events. The American drive through scene was most likely the earliest 50’s trend setter for this type of big screen entertainment. But over the years, countries around the planet have followed suit and hosted incredible outdoor movie nights as a fantastic alternative to overpriced cinema tickets.

So if you’re a lover of the outdoors, the big screen and looking to combine this together, then Ryde is where you need to be during March for Cinema in the Park. Only 22 minutes by car, driving north east from Cremorne Point, or 1.40 mins by public transport (make it an evening excursion!) you’ll be at the outdoor cinema extravaganza.

Showing movies through the month, the first kicks off on 17^th March with the Big Friendly Giant. On the 18^th March is Alice Through the Looking Glass, followed by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows and finally Pitch Perfect 2 on 24^th March. Obviously the movies are family friendly so if you’re visiting Sydney and looking to fit in like a native, this is the time to bond with locals that are highly likely to give you insider travel tips to keep your rugrats busy.

Each movie takes place at a different park in the area and even though the website hasn’t confirmed exact start times, it’s logical that you’d arrive (with picnic and blankets in tow) a couple of hours before sundown. It’s quite impossible to view an outdoor movie in blazing sunshine so expect the films to kick off as the sun sets.

Now in its 16^th year, expect to see eight metre screens with stereo sound and subtitles for the hearing impaired. Entry is free (woot!) but bring some cash if you forgot to pack food and drinks as there will be vendors selling a variety of nosh.

Parking is in abundance at each location and there’s no need to pre register as it’s a first ‘best non seat’ first served kind of set up. Just tip up, open up that low chair or oversized blanket, get out the champagne and nibbles and you’re good to go.

When you return back to us at Cremorne Point Manor, you can continue viewing the best silent, forever showing movie – the views of the Sydney Harbour and skyline from our balcony so make sure you have your popcorn at the ready!