Garigal National Park
What we're doing
Park management activities
Garigal National Park has management strategies in place to protect and conserve the values of this park. Visit the detailed park and fire management documents. Here is just some of the work we’re doing to conserve these values:
Preserving biodiversity
Biodiversity is highly valued within Garigal National Park. Reporting species numbers and is an ongoing management priority along with the identification of plant life in this park. With cooperation from Warringah and Pittwater Councils, weed management continues around the Garigal.
Managing weeds, pest animals and other threats
Pests and weeds have a significant impact to the ecosystems within Garigal National Park. Risk assessment and the implementation of pest management strategies is an important part of the work NPWS does to protect biodiversity values within this park.
Developing visitor facilities and experiences
The development of signage around Garigal National Park is a priority to ensure the visitor experience is facilitated adequately in the park. Ongoing installation of interpretive displays around park attractions and maintenance of the area are part of Garigal valuing an enriched visitor experience wherever necessary or possible.
Conserving our Aboriginal culture
Conservation plans are a priority in Garigal National Park for significant rock engraving sites and other sites of high Aboriginal cultural significance. Management of the park also involves an ongoing focus on record keeping of Aboriginal cultural sites.
Managing fire
NSW is one of the most bushfire prone areas in the world as a result of our climate, weather systems, vegetation and the rugged terrain. NPWS is committed to maintaining natural and cultural heritage values and minimising the likelihood and impact of bushfires via a strategic program of fire research, fire planning, hazard reduction, highly trained rapid response firefighting crews and community alerts.
Report illegal dumping
It's illegal to dump rubbish, household waste, green waste, construction waste, tyres, or vehicles in NSW national parks and reserves. You can help by reporting it anonymously. If you see illegal waste that has been dumped, or is in the process of being dumped, please take a photo and report it through the Report Illegal Dumping online form, or phone 131 555.
Contact
- in the Sydney and surrounds region
Garigal National Park is open 6am to 6.30pm (8pm during daylight savings) but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day applies only at Davidson Park only. 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).
Daily entry fee exemption for teachers and educational supervisors (1 adult per 10 children) applies only for organised and pre-arranged group bookings.
Buy annual pass -
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Bobbin Head Visitor Centre
02 9472 8949
Contact hours: 10am to 4pm daily. 9am to 4pm during summer school holidays, closed 12pm-12:30pm. Closed Christmas Day. - 688 Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, Mount Colah, NSW 2079
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Email: bobbin.head@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Bobbin Head Visitor Centre
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Forestville Office
02 9451 3479
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm. - 82 Ferguson Street, Forestville NSW 2087
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Email: npws.sydneynorth@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Forestville Office
Get involved
Garigal bushcare
If you live in Sydney’s north and you’re an avid gardener, join up to help restore the Garigal National Park bushland, near Davidson. This important volunteer work helps conserve key wildlife habitat.
Donate to NSW National Parks
Valuable conservation work is being done in our national parks through the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, a not-for-profit organisation with the mission to care for Australia’s native plants, animals and cultural heritage.