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NYE Bradleys Head: Athol Lawn

Sydney Harbour National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about NYE Bradleys Head: Athol Lawn.

Getting there and parking

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    Gates open at 3pm.

    The only way to get to Bradleys Head on New Year's Eve is by walking from Taronga Zoo bus stop. The main park entrance is on Bradleys Head Road, approximately 300m past the entrance to Taronga Zoo, travelling down the hill. It's a 300m walk from the park entrance to Athol Lawn.

    All visitors to Bradleys Head are required to leave the park at the end of the midnight fireworks.

    Parking

    Parking is not available.

    By public transport

    Visit the Transport NSW website or call 131 500 for information about how to get to and from Bradleys Head.

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    Accessibility

    Disability access level - no wheelchair access

    Prohibited

    • alcohol
    • glass
    • large or wheelie eskies
    • tents
    • shade structures
    • sparklers
    • fireworks
    • candles
    • barbecues
    • animals

    Smoking

    NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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    Park info

    • in Sydney Harbour National Park 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.

    • 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.

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