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Malabar Headland National Park
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Malabar Headland National Park
2 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 12:05 pm
- Closed areas
Artillery Track Closed
The Artillery Track of Malabar Headland National Park is closed due to safety concerns.
This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of visitors while we assess and address potential hazards.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
About
The park at a glance
Malabar Headland National Park offers dramatic coastal views and walks between Maroubra and Malabar beaches, in Sydney's east. The western section of the park is open year-round. The eastern section is closed when ANZAC Rifle Range is in use so check safety messages and alerts before visiting.
Dramatic cliff top views and rugged bushland make Malabar Headland National Park a popular spot for coast walks and fishing. Keep an eye out for humpbacks cruising the Pacific Ocean during whale watching season too.
Tucked between public beaches and parks, the natural landscape is dominated by towering cliffs, sandstone escarpments and remnant heritage structures. Get away from the urban crowds and discover expansive views all the way north to Bondi and south to La Perouse.
If you're looking to cool off in summer you'll find popular swimming spots nearby, with Maroubra Beach and Malabar Beach located near either end of Western Escarpment walking track and Boora Point walking track. And nature lovers will find several species of wildlife and protected vegetation, including the critically endangered eastern suburbs banksia scrub.
ANZAC Rifle Range
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park is subject to closure when the adjacent ANZAC Rifle Range is in use. This is the largest rifle range in the southern hemisphere and is headquarters to the New South Wales Rifle Association. Please check all safety messages and alerts before visiting.
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Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Best times to visit
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.
Walks in this park
- Western Escarpment walking track
Grade 3 · Moderate · 1km one-way · 20 - 30min
Plants and animals
Animals
- Common ringtail possum (Pseudocheirus peregrinus)
- Eastern bentwing-bat (Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensis)
- Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websiteNielsen Park office
02 9337 5511npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.auGreycliffe House, Nielsen Park, 6 Steele Point Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Where you'll be
Malabar NSW 2036