Davidson Park picnic area and boat ramp

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A family and a group of friends at picnic tables in Davidson Park picnic area and boat ramp, Garigal
2 friends fishing on the wharf at Davidson Park picnic area in Garigal National Park. Photo: John
A group of friends at a picnic table next to Middle Harbour Creek in Davidson picnic area, Garigal
Family enjoying Davidson Park by Middle Harbour Creek in Garigal National Park. Photo: Natasha
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Garigal National Park

4 current alerts · 1 upcoming · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 10:05 am

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  • UpcomingClosed areas14 Oct 2026 – 14 Oct 2026

    Davidson Boat Ramp closed for road repairs

    The Davidson Park Boat Ramp and carpark is closed for road repairs on 14 October 2026.
    Please adhere to signage and follow directions from staff, contractors and traffic controllers.

    The Davidson Park Picnic Area will remain open.

    For more information, please contact the NPWS Sydney North Area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday or the NPWS after-hours call centre on 1300 056 294.

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About

If you're after a beautiful waterside setting for a great day out with family or friends, Davidson Park picnic area is perfect, and just a short drive from the Sydney CBD.

Large open grassy areas, free barbecues and a stunning Middle Harbour Creek backdrop make this spot the perfect place to unwind. Eucalyptus trees are abundant here, so there's plenty of shade, and lots of space for family games.

Launch ramps mean getting out on the water in a boat or canoe is a breeze. The south-eastern end of the park is ideal for launching your motor boat or sail boat for access to Middle Harbour and Sydney Harbour and, if you're keen to discover the waterways by canoe or kayak, there are two dedicated ramps - one near the boat ramp parking area and the other at the western end of the picnic grounds. If you feel like a walk after lunch, try Davidson Park to Stepping Stone Crossing walk or Natural Bridge track to Davidson Park, which begin nearby.

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Part of Garigal National Park

Garigal National Park · Sydney and surrounds

If you're looking for something to do in Sydney, Davidson Park is a pretty harbourside park with boating and canoeing access, just a short drive from the Sydney CBD.

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Park entry fees apply at Davidson Park

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Opening times

Davidson Park picnic area gates are open 6am – 6pm daily

Gates close at 8pm during daylight savings

Get in touch

Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

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Forestville Office

02 9451 3479npws.sydneynorth@environment.nsw.gov.au

Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm

Where you'll be

Forestville NSW 2087

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