Boora Point walking track
Malabar Headland National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Boora Point walking track.
Features of this track
Distance
3.7km one-way
Time
45min - 1hr
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Boora Point walking track is in Malabar Headland National Park.
To get to Arthur Byrne Reserve carpark from Sydney city:
- Drive south along Anzac Parade
- Turn left onto Fitzgerald Avenue
- At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Bernie Kelly Drive
- The carpark is at the end of Bernie Kelly Drive
To get to the Fishermans Road carpark from Sydney city:
- Drive south along Anzac Parade
- Turn left onto Cromwell Place
- Turn left onto Franklin Street
- At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dacre Street
- Turn left onto Fishermans Road
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Parking
Free parking is available at the south end of Maroubra Beach at Arthur Byrne Reserve carpark, with wheelchair-accessible parking available 600m from the track head.
You can also park Fishermans Road carpark, only 200m from the track head. There’s no wheelchair-accessible parking here.
Best times to visit
Winter
Between June and July visitors can expect to witness the migration of humpback whales and if you are very lucky the rarer southern right whale which pass close by the headland heading north to warmer tropical waters to breed. Between August and October, they can also be witnessed returning to the food-rich Antarctic waters.
Facilities
There are no amenities within Malabar National Park. You can find toilets, picnic tables and barbecues nearby at Arthur Byrne Reserve, Maroubra Beach. There are no rubbish bins in the park, please take all of your waste with you.
Visitor info
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
While fishing is permitted at Malabar Headland, it can be very dangerous. Life jackets are compulsory when rock fishing. Please see our fishing safety page for more.
Recreational fishing off Magic Point is permitted. However, line fishing is prohibited more than 50m offshore because Magic Point is a critical habitat area for the endangered grey nurse shark. Check this map showing the critical habitat area.
Prohibited
Cycling
Bicycles and trail bikes are not permitted on Boora Point walking track.
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
- 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 Malabar Headland National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Eastern section: Often closed because of the ANZAC rifle range operation. Closed every Saturday and every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Check local alerts and safety messages before visiting.
Western section: Open all year but may close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.