Clark Island
Sydney Harbour National Park
Overview
With views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, historic Clark Island is a picnic spot like no other, near Double Bay in the eastern suburbs.
- Type
- Picnic areas
- Price
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To visit Clark Island all visitors need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. Children 0-4yrs are free.
- Opening times
Clark Island is open 7 days a week, between sunrise and sunset.
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, sunscreen
- Bookings
- All visitors need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. Book and pay online or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.
- Hire this venue
Clark Island is available for events and function hire.
- Please note
- Wharf access is for passenger loading and unloading only
- The number of people is restricted to 30 per group with a maximum island capacity of 250 people
Located off the tip of prestigious Darling Point near Double Bay in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, the lovely Clark Island is less than a hectare in size.
The island was cultivated as a vegetable garden in 1789 by Lieutenant Ralph Clark, who arrived with the First Fleet the year before. Though his vegetables were continually stolen the name Clark remains firmly attached to the island, which is now a recreational haven for Sydneysiders.
Savour a tranquil picnic lunch while you soak up Clark Island’s exceptional vistas and historic surroundings. Or wander its bushland pathways and indulge in some of the city’s best Opera House and Harbour Bridge views. Just remember to book before you come.
You can even reserve the island for a unique wedding venue, or take a cultural tour of Clark Island with Tribal Warrior.
Tours and events at this location
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Aboriginal cultural cruise in Sydney Harbour
Join the friendly and knowledgeable guides of Tribal Warrior for a fascinating boat and island tour as you learn about the Aboriginal culture of Sydney Harbour.
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NYE Clark Island
BOOKED OUT. Clark Island is a unique destination to celebrate New Year's Eve. It's a beautiful island oasis in the middle of Sydney Harbour with superb views of the fireworks.
Also see:
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Shark Island – Boowambillee
Positioned in Sydney Harbour, 1km from the mouth of Rose Bay, Shark Island – Boowambillee (booh-uhm-'bil-ee) is a picnic spot with a difference. Explore the island's foreshore, go swimming or relax in front of amazing Sydney Harbour views.
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Rodd Island
Historic Rodd Island, in Iron Cove, offers scenic harbour views, picnicking, fishing, and venue hire for weddings and functions in Sydney Harbour National Park.
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Goat Island
Known as Me-mel by the local Cadigal people, Goat Island was once inhabited by Bennelong and Barangaroo. Guided tours are available to explore the rich history of Goat Island.
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Fort Denison – Muddawahnyuh
Fort Denison – Muddawahnyuh (mud-uh-'wahn-yuh) is a heritage fort on a Sydney Harbour island. Once called Pinchgut Island, the former military facility is a popular New Years Eve vantage point.
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Conservation program:
Fort Denison heritage collection project
Fort Denison is home to a wealth of historic heritage. The Fort Denison heritage collection project invited volunteers to locate, identify, document, conserve, interpret and make accessible the heritage collections in Sydney Harbour National Park. This allowed NPWS to engage with the community and ensure our collections are protected.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Nielsen Park office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- 02 9337 5511
- npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Greycliffe House, Nielsen Park, 6 Steele Point Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030
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.
Buy annual pass
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