Sydney Harbour National Park
One of Sydney's most diverse parks, Sydney Harbour National Park is formed from 11 pockets of harbour islands and shoreline. Highlights include coastal walks and swimming, breath-taking viewpoints, tours of colonial buildings and Aboriginal cave art.
There are alerts raised for Sydney Harbour National Park as at
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 15:20:15 +1000
Closed areas: Castle Rock pedestrian bridge closed for replacementThe Manly to the Spit walking track will be closed between 91 Cutler Road and 17 Ogilvy Road, Clontarf from Wednesday 29 May to Mid July 2024 for the replacement of a pedestrian bridge near Castle Rock Beach. An alternate route is available via Cutler Road, Barrabooka Road and Ogilvy Road. Directional signage will be in place to guide pedestrians through the alternate route.
Other planned events: Arabanoo lookout upgrade works Dobroyd HeadThe balustrade at the Arabanoo lookout will be replaced over the coming week to repair damaged/failing infrastructure . The lookout will remain open while the works are underway. Work areas will be marked off with bunting and visitors are advised to take care when visiting the lookout and obey advisory signs.
Other planned events: Bondi to Manly walking track upgrade - Clontarf to BalgowlahA section of the Bondi to Manly Walk or Grotto Point Track between Cutler Road Clontarf and Tania Park at Balgowlah Heights will be upgraded over the coming 2 months. Works will involve replacing rotted and splintered timber decking with fibreglass reinforced plastic (FRP) mesh to improve public safety and reduce maintenance costs. Some support structures may also require replacement. The track will remain open and visitors are advised to take care when traversing work areas.
Other planned events: Road verge maintenance works - North Head Scenic DriveWorks will commence on Monday 13 May 2024 in the loop road section of North Head Scenic Drive, near the Fairfax lookout car park. The work will involve road shoulder stabilisation and drainage.
The work area has been expanded to include the area alongside North Head Scenic Drive from the Quarantine Station roundabout to the sandstone arch. Works will include some restoration of bushland where necessary, and are scheduled between 7am and 4pm weekdays. The work is expected to be completed by Friday 21 June, weather permitting. Traffic control will be in place. There may be minor traffic delays.
Closed areas: Middle Head toilet blockThe toilet block at Middle Head will be closed from Tuesday 4 June to Sunday 30 June 2024 as the building undergoes remediation works.
Closed areas: Gardeners Cottage closureGardeners Cottage will not be available for bookings until the replacement of the concrete seawall at Shark Beach, Nielsen Park has been completed. For more information on the seawall replacement please visit the
project website or call the NPWS Vaucluse office on 02 9337 5511.
Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening timesThe North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
- AEDT From 1 October 2023 to 7 April 2024 - from 5am to 8.30pm
- AEST From 8 April 2024 to 6 October 2024 - from 6am to 6pm
Closed areas: Bluefish Point closedThe Bluefish Point bushland area is closed to public access for public safety and to protect the landscape and important plant and animal communities. Access to rock pools is difficult and dangerous. Please stay on sign-posted walking tracks when visiting Sydney Harbour National Park for your safety and observe warning signs in the area.
Other planned events: Hornby Light renovation worksHornby Lighthouse at South Head is currently undergoing restoration and maintenance. Completion is scheduled for September 2024. South Head heritage trail remains open. However, views and access around the Hornby Lighthouse will be temporarily impacted during these works.
Other planned events: 1080 pest management operationNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and canid pest ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes.
The program is continuous and ongoing between Thursday 1 February 2024 and Wednesday 31 July 2024 in the following areas of Sydney Harbour National Park:
- Chowder Bay
- Dobroyd Head
- Bradleys Head
- Georges Head
- Middle and North Head (North Head includes the adjoining land of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, Australian Institute of Police Management and Quarantine Station).
Please don’t touch baits or ejector devices. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact:
Middle Head - 02 9960 6266 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
North Head Sanctuary, Manly (Harbour Trust Lands): 02 8969 2128 (business hours).
Closed areas: Fort Denison closedFort Denison is currently closed.
Conservation and upgrade works are currently underway. Key elements include the construction of a new accessible wharf and maintenance and upgrade to buildings and services. Fort Denison will be closed to visitors until these works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:
- 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday
- 8am and 1pm on Saturday
For more information, visit the project
webpage or
email us. Visit the
NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Closed areas: North Head partial closureSome parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage and geological instability. The closed areas include:
- Bluefish Point
- Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency access road
The following areas, and the bushland surrounding them, are also closed due to steep and unstable ground:
- Old Man's Hat
- Cannae Point
- Quarantine Head
Do not enter the closed areas.
Open areas include:
- Q Station
- North Head Sanctuary and Bella Vista Cafe (entry via North Fort)
- The track between Shelly Beach and Bluefish Drive
- Bluefish Drive to the Avenue of Honour
- Collins Flat Beach
- Fairfax track
- Burragula and Yiningma lookouts
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.