Sydney Harbour National Park

Last updated October 2026

Sydney Harbour National Park protects islands and foreshore around Sydney Harbour, with coastal walks, picnics and swimming, NPWS says. Family spots include Nielsen Park and its beach at Vaucluse, Bradleys Head, Middle Head, North Head's Fairfax walk, the South Head Heritage trail and harbour islands such as Shark Island and Clark Island. The park is open sunrise to sunset. Parking fees: Bradleys Head $8 and North Head $5 per vehicle per day; Chowder Bay is paid by the hour. Shark, Clark and Rodd islands have a $7 per person landing fee. Nearby on OpenStreetMap: Saltwater Bistro (37 m), Connoiseur (229 m) and Taronga Zoo Cafe (258 m).

Sydney Harbour National Park protects islands and foreshore around Sydney Harbour, with coastal walks, picnics and swimming, NPWS says. Family spots include Nielsen Park and its beach at Vaucluse, Bradleys Head, Middle Head, North Head's Fairfax walk, the South Head Heritage trail and harbour islands such as Shark Island and Clark Island. The park is open sunrise to sunset. Parking fees: Bradleys Head $8 and North Head $5 per vehicle per day; Chowder Bay is paid by the hour. Shark, Clark and Rodd islands have a $7 per person landing fee. Nearby: Saltwater Bistro (37 m), Connoiseur (229 m) and Taronga Zoo Cafe (258 m).

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 23 October 2026.