Shark Island
Sydney Harbour National Park
Overview
For an island event on your doorstep, look no further than Shark Island in Sydney Harbour National Park. With lush grassy areas, scenic harbour views and a fascinating history, it's the perfect venue for hosting a Christmas party, corporate event or private function.
- Venue is suitable for
- Arts and cultural events, corporate and business events, private party or function, wedding ceremonies and wedding reception
- Capacity
- Dependant on application and style of event
- Facilities
- Picnic tables, drinking water, toilets, electric power
- Fees
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$760 for a non-exclusive 3 hour booking, plus a $7 landing fee per person. For exclusive hire fees contact the NPWS Events Team.
- Availability
- Available for hire 7 days a week, except 22nd Dec to 2nd Jan and 26th Jan.
- Bookings
To make a booking or for more information, please email the NPWS Events Team or phone 02 9585 6570.
- Other Information
Situated in Sydney Harbour, just 1km from Rose Bay, 1.5ha Shark Island is one of Sydney’s most idyllic outdoor venues. It boasts amazing 360° views of Sydney Harbour, spacious grassy areas, picnic shelters and a gazebo, making it the perfect venue hire option for music festivals, corporate office Christmas parties or a wedding.
While enjoying the day’s celebrations, you and your guests can explore the island’s foreshore and grottos, hand-built in the early 1900s.
Take a virtual tour of Shark Island on Google Street View.
Operated by
- NPWS Events Team
- 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday
- 02 9585 6570
- events.nationalparks@environment.nsw.gov.au
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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