Sydney Harbour National Park
Overview
Sydney Harbour National Park protects islands and foreshore around Sydney Harbour. Explore Sydney's history on a school excursion or guided tour to enjoy coastal walks, picnics and swimming.
Read more about Sydney Harbour National Park
Sydney Harbour National Park protects a number of islands and foreshore areas around one of the world's most famous harbours. The park is home to superb swimming spots, bushwalking tracks and picnic areas, which offer a huge range of activities that will have you coming back again and again.
See native wildlife living in rare pockets of bushland once common around Sydney, or take a fascinating walk to explore the park's cultural history. You'll see everything from convict-built buildings and military fortifications to Aboriginal sites and a heritage lighthouse. And with the harbour's staggering coastline creating an endless natural lookout, the park's jaw-dropping views simply have to be seen to be believed. If you're at one of the park's lookouts during winter, be sure to keep a lookout for whales on their annual migration north.
Highlights in this park
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General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Contact
- 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.
Buy annual pass -
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Nielsen Park office
02 9337 5511
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. - Greycliffe House, Nielsen Park, 6 Steele Point Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030
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Email: npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Nielsen Park office
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Middle Head office
02 9960 6266
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm. - 2 Governors Road, Mosman NSW 2088
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Email: npws.sydneynorth@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Middle Head office
In this park:
Things to do (57)
- Aboriginal culture (5)
- Beach (3)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (9)
- Cafes and kiosks (1)
- Canoeing/paddling (6)
- Cycling (1)
- Environmental appreciation/study (1)
- Fishing (2)
- Historic heritage (29)
- Other experiences (2)
- Picnics and barbecues (18)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (2)
- Sightseeing (25)
- Snorkelling and scuba (3)
- Swimming (12)
- Walking (11)