Sydney Harbour National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Sydney Harbour National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Park entry points Show more
- Bradleys Head Road See on map
- Camp Cove carpark See on map
- Dobroyd Head See on map
- Middle Head carpark See on map
- Nielsen Park carpark See on map
- North Head access See on map
Parking Show more
- Bottle and Glass Point See on map
- Bradleys Head – Booraghee Amphitheatre See on map
- Chowder Bay – Gooree See on map
- Cobblers Beach See on map
- Collins Flat Beach See on map
- Grotto Point Aboriginal engraving site See on map
- Middle Head Officers Quarters See on map
- North Head See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle Info website for more information about visiting Sydney Harbour National Park by bike.
By public transport
Use the Transport NSW website to plan your trip into Sydney Harbour National Park.
Facilities
Toilets Show more
- Arabanoo lookout at Dobroyd Head
- Bottle and Glass Point
- Bradleys Head – Booraghee Amphitheatre
- Chowder Bay – Gooree
- Clark Island
- Gardeners Cottage
- Goat Island
- Grotto Point Aboriginal engraving site
- Grotto Point Lighthouse
- Hermitage Foreshore track
- Middle Head – Gubbuh Gubbuh
- Middle Head Officers Quarters
- Nielsen Park
- North Head
- Reef Beach
- Rodd Island
- Shakespeares Point
- Shark Island – Boowambillee
- Steele Point Cottage
- Strickland Estate
- The Nielsen
Picnic tables Show more
- Bottle and Glass Point
- Bradleys Head – Booraghee Amphitheatre
- Chowder Bay – Gooree
- Clark Island
- Nielsen Park
- North Head
- Rodd Island
- Shark Island – Boowambillee
- Strickland Estate
Barbecue facilities
Cafe/kiosk
Drinking water Show more
- Bottle and Glass Point
- Chowder Bay – Gooree
- Clark Island
- Gardeners Cottage
- Goat Island
- Middle Head – Gubbuh Gubbuh
- Middle Head Officers Quarters
- Nielsen Park
- Rodd Island
- Shark Island – Boowambillee
- Steele Point Cottage
Showers
Electric power
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.
Other fees:
Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Open fires and any form of solid fuel are not allowed.
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Contact
- in the Sydney and surrounds region
Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.
Other fees:
Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
Buy annual pass -
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Nielsen Park office
02 9337 5511
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. - Greycliffe House, Nielsen Park, 6 Steele Point Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030
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Email: npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Nielsen Park office
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Middle Head office
02 9960 6266
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm. - 2 Governors Road, Mosman NSW 2088
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Email: npws.sydneynorth@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Middle Head office
Nearby towns
Sydney City Centre (10 km)
No trip to Sydney is complete without spending some time in the city’s beautiful parks. Whether it’s in central areas like Hyde Park or the Royal Botanic Gardens or further out in Centennial Parklands, there’s plenty of green space to go out and enjoy.
Hornsby (29 km)
A suburb in Sydney's upper north shore, Hornsby is conveniently located for easy access to Lane Cove National Park, Berowra Valley Regional Park, and the heritage-listed Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - Australia's second-oldest national park. Explore walking and cycling tracks and Aboriginal sites, as well as marinas, cafes and picnic areas.
Parramatta (34 km)
Parramatta offers a fascinating insight into early colonial life in Australia. Don't miss a visit to Old Government House, now one of 11 Australian Convict Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list.