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Tunks Hill picnic area

Lane Cove National Park

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Harbour view from North Head on a sunny day, looking over the South Head and the city in the distance, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: David Finnegan/DPIE

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Aerial view of South Head, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: David Finnegan/DPIE

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North Head

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A gravel trail surrounded by eucalyptus trees on Centre trail, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Credit Alegria Reyes/DPE © DPE

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2 visitors following Fairfax walk along the coast, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: John Spencer © DPE

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Fairfax walk

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A Fit City Tours group walking along the shoreline during the Manly hiking tour. Photo © Fit City Tours

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Remains of military fortifications at Georges Head, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: Andrew Elliot, © DCCEEW

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Georges Head

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Elvina trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo credit: Luke McSweeney © DPIE

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Elvina trail

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Reef Beach, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: John Yurasek/NSW Government

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Reef Beach

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Whale watching top spots

NSW national parks have the best vantage points to see whales during their annual migration, which takes place from May to November. Plan your next coastal adventure.

A humpback whale breaches the water off the NSW coast, near Sydney. Photo credit: Wayne Reynolds &copy Wayne Reynolds
Tunks Hill picnic area

Park info

  • in Lane Cove National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
  • Lane Cove National Park is open 9am to 7pm during daylight savings (until 6pm at other times). The park may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from on-park pay machines that accept coins and credit cards, and you can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.

    Bus: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Prior payment may be required, please phone the Lane Cove National Park Office for more information.

    Group bookings:

    Under the National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2009, prior written approval is required for organised groups of 30 or more people planning to visit the park. Contact the park office prior to your visit.

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