Harbourside Gardens: Outdoor living on Sydney's iconic waterfront

Sydney is defined by its glittering harbour. Along its winding waterfront, prestigious homes perch above the water, surrounded by lush gardens and natural coastal features. Acclaimed landscape designer Anthony Wyer has crafted gardens to frame some of Sydney’s most exclusive addresses, from a clifftop estate in Vaucluse to a hidden retreat in Mosman. Each space is a study in restraint and elegance, where layered planting, coastal textures and sculptural design echo the rhythm of the sea and the pace of harbourside life.

This book captures not just the gardens themselves, but the lifestyle they represent: sunlit breakfasts by the pool, twilight gatherings under leafy canopies, and the quiet luxury of space, shade and stillness. With privileged access and evocative photography, Harbourside Gardens celebrates the harmony of design and nature in one of the world’s most beautiful urban landscapes.

About the author

Anthony Wyer is a landscape designer and the founder and creative director of Wyer & Co. Collaborating with many of Australia's foremost architects and interior designers, Anthony has shaped some of Sydney's most prestigious residential gardens. With over twenty years' experience and a background in structural landscaping, he approaches design with a clear philosophy: gardens should be both functional and beautiful. Driven by the belief that nature enriches lives, Anthony places plants at the heart of every project. His gardens are imaginative yet practical, always grounded in context and crafted to enhance the lives of those who inhabit them.

Anthony Wyer
Published November 2025
Hardback
   pages 
235mm x 305mm
ISBN 9781760764586