Middle Head – Gubbuh Gubbuh
Sydney Harbour National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Middle Head – Gubbuh Gubbuh.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Middle Head is in the Middle Head precinct of Sydney Harbour National Park. To get there:
- From Mosman, follow Middle Harbour Road to the end.
- It's approximately 100m walk from the carpark to Middle Head Forts and lookout
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Paid parking is available at Middle Head carpark, including 3 accessible parking spaces. Follow Middle Head Road past the Chowder Bay Road roundabout, to the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust managed carparks.
Four hours free parking is available for NPWS Annual Pass holders along sections of Chowder Bay Road. Please check the parking meter for the NPWS logo to ensure your vehicle is parked in an NPWS managed carpark.
By public transport
Accessible bus services stop near the forts. Contact the Transport Information Line on 131500 for more information.
Facilities
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Drinking water
Step-free access
- There's step-free access along bitumen Old Fort Road, which leads to a flat grassy area. From here, you can enjoy the view and see some of the fortifications.
- There are some points where the grass becomes a rock platform.
- A number of the forts have stone steps, most without handrails, leading inside the tunnels and gun pits.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
There's step-free access to Middle Head forts along bitumen Old Fort Road, which leads to a grassy area where you can see some of the structures and take in the view.
Assistance may be required in some places:
- A number of the forts have stone steps, most without handrails, leading inside the tunnels and gun pits
- Some areas are moderately to very steep
- There are flush toilets at the forts, but there's a step to reach them and the toilets themselves are not accessible or ambulant.
For venue hire, vehicle access for disabled visitors can be arranged with prior notice.
Permitted
Obelisk and Cobbler beaches at Middle Head are clothing-optional beaches.
Prohibited
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.
Operated by
- Middle Head office
- Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm.
- 02 9960 6266
- npws.sydneynorth@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 2 Governors Road, Mosman NSW 2088
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.
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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.
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