South Head - Lookout

4.7
49 reviews
Attraction
South Head - Lookout
South Head - Lookout
South Head - Lookout
South Head - Lookout
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Sydney Harbour National Park

9 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 6:05 am

Official alerts
  • Elsewhere in the parkClosed areas

    End of Bradleys Head Wharf closed

    Access restrictions are in place at Bradleys Head Wharf for public safety.

    Engineering inspections have identified significant deterioration of the structure, including movement and deterioration of sandstone blockwork, voiding and scour beneath parts of the jetty.

    NPWS has completed emergency stabilisation works to reduce the immediate risk of further deterioration or collapse. These works did not restore the wharf to a condition suitable for unrestricted public access.

    Bradleys Head Wharf is a heritage structure. Assessment of the wharf requires consideration of:

    • Public safety
    • Heritage values
    • Visitor access and use
    • Environmental considerations
    • Coastal and marine processes
    • Long-term sustainability and maintenance requirements.

    No final decision has been made. Further information will be provided as the assessment progresses. Thank you for your patience.

    Please email us if you have further enquiries.

About

South Head is known for its sheer ocean cliffs, military history, and the whimsical-looking Hornby Lighthouse. But it's the picture-perfect ocean views most likely to keep you coming back again and again.

The Gap features an unbeatable lookout. Hike to the top and gaze out over the Tasman Sea and Sydney Harbour. If you're there between June and September keep your eyes open for whales on their annual migration journey.

Walk the South Head Heritage trail, where you'll find even more lookouts it's hard to tire of that panorama. Check out 19th century gun emplacements along the way.

Swim at Camp Cove or at Lady Bay Beach and stop to see the Dunbar shipwreck memorial and site. You're bound to be hungry after all that sea air stop for fish and chips in Robertson park or at one of Watson's Bay's restaurants.

Take a virtual tour of South Head captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Know before you go

Part of Sydney Harbour National Park

Sydney Harbour National Park · Sydney and surrounds

There's no shortage of lookouts at South Head. The Gap offers some of Sydney's finest views and good opportunities for whale watching. South Head is also great for a swim, try Camp Cove or Lady Bay Beach.

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Hard

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Reviews & Ratings

Flo Yeow

Flo Yeow

Google review

It's an extremely enjoyable walk, with very nice sea breezes blowing into your face. The trail is not difficult, with roads properly laid out towards Hornby Lighthouse and back. We started at Camp Cove beach (there's a carpark there), and slowly made our way up through Lady Bay Beach, and all the way forward. Many good photogenic spots along the way as well, which you'll probably want to slow down and just soak in everything.

Get in touch

Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

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Park office

02 9337 5511

Where you'll be

Watsons Bay NSW 2030

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Hours

Open 24 hours