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Sydney seaplane flight and Shark Island picnic

Sydney Harbour National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Sydney seaplane flight and Shark Island picnic.

Getting there and parking

Contact Sydney Seaplanes for directions.

Parking

Contact Sydney Seaplanes for information on parking.

Ferry service)

Captain Cook Cruises operate service to Shark Island during school holidays. Please note that this ferry will not operate if the island is booked exclusively.

Maps and downloads

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

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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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