The main entry points to Malabar Headland National Park are accessed from Anzac Parade, Malabar Road and Fishermans Road.

From Sydney CBD to the western section of the park:

• Follow Anzac Parade, passing through Maroubra until you reach Pioneers Park carpark, on your left
• Follow Pioneers walking track to the north of the carpark until you reach the national park entry (approximately 350 metres)
• You can also access the park from the south eastern corner of the Arthur Byrne carpark

From Sydney CBD to the eastern section of the park:

• Take Anzac Parade, or the M1 and Wentworth Avenue, to Maroubra
• Take Fitzgerald Avenue toward Maroubra Beach
• At the end of Fitzgerald Avenue, turn right at the roundabout into Bernie Kelly Drive in Arthur Byrne Reserve
• The national park can be accessed from the south eastern corner of the Arthur Byrne carpark

Parking

Parking is available at:

• Western section: South Maroubra Beach carpark, Arthur Byrne Reserve and Pioneers Park carpark.
• Eastern section: South Maroubra Beach carpark, Arthur Byrne Reserve and Fishermans Road carpark

Please note parking is limited in this park and on busy days there may be no place to park.

By bike

Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information. 

By public transport

Malabar Headland National Park is accessible by bus from Sydney City and Eastgardens.

• From the city to Maroubra Beach, take bus 396 
• From Kensington or Little Bay to Pioneers Park, take bus 399
• From the city to Pioneers Park in the afternoon, take bus 394X
• From Bondi Junction or La Perouse to Pioneers Park, take bus 390X
• From Eastgardens or Randwick to Maroubra Beach, take bus 375
• From domestic airport or Bondi Junction, take bus 350

For more information about public transport options and timetables, visit the Transport NSW Info website.

Spring

The critically endangered eastern suburbs banksia scrub is in flower along with other plant species that attract birds such as New Holland Honeyeaters. If you missed the winter whales heading north, there’s still a chance to spot them as they return to the food-rich Antarctic waters.

Summer

Bring your swimsuit to enjoy popular Maroubra Beach and Malabar Beach at the beginning or end of your walk in the park. If you’re planning a picnic with the family, the western section of the park offers more shade than the eastern section.

Winter

Keep an eye out for humpback whales on their annual migration, as you walk along Boora Point or Western Escarpment walking tracks. If you’re very lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the rarer southern right whale, which cruise close by the headland on their way up to tropical waters.

There are no facilities within the national park. Toilets, bins, carparks and dog walking areas are located nearby at the council-managed Pioneers Park and Arthur Byrne Reserve.

• Malabar Headland National Park factsheet
• Malabar Headland National Park map (2.3MB pdf)

• Western Escarpment walking track Get back to nature on Western Escarpment walking track in Sydney's Malabar Headland National Park, near Maroubra. This short track through native heath boasts coastal views, bird life and wildflowers.

Animals

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  Common ringtail possum (Pseudocheirus peregrinus)

  Commonly found in forests, woodlands and leafy gardens across eastern NSW, the Australian ringtail possum is a tree-dwelling marsupial. With a powerful tail perfectly adapted to grasp objects, it forages in trees for eucalypt leaves, flowers and fruit.

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  Eastern bentwing-bat (Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensis)

  Eastern bentwing-bats congregate in caves across the east and north-west coasts of Australia, in colonies of up to 150,000. These small Australian animals weigh around 13-17g and can reach speeds of up to 50km per hour. Eastern bentwing-bats use both sight and echolocation to catch small insects mid-air.

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  Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

  The humpback whale has the longest migratory path of any mammal, travelling over 5000km from its summer feeding grounds in Antarctica to its breeding grounds in the subtropics. Its playful antics, such as body-rolling, breaching and pectoral slapping, are a spectacular sight for whale watchers in NSW national parks.

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  White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)

  White-bellied sea eagles can be easily identified by their white tail and dark grey wings. These raptors are often spotted cruising the coastal breezes throughout Australia, and make for some scenic bird watching. Powerful Australian birds of prey, they are known to mate for life, and return each year to the same nest to breed.

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  Yellow-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus)

  The yellow-tailed black cockatoo is one of the largest species of parrot. With dusty-black plumage, they have a yellow tail and cheek patch. They’re easily spotted while bird watching, as they feed on seeds in native forests and pine plantations.