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Sydney Harbour National Park
Attraction
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Sydney Harbour National Park
9 current alerts · 8 upcoming · Checked 12 Oct 2026, 11:05 am
- Closed 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
The park at a glance
Sydney Harbour National Park protects islands and foreshore around Sydney Harbour. Explore Sydney's history on a school excursion or guided tour to enjoy coastal walks, picnics and swimming.
Sydney Harbour National Park protects a number of islands and foreshore areas around one of the world's most famous harbours. The park is home to superb swimming spots, bushwalking tracks and picnic areas, which offer a huge range of activities that will have you coming back again and again.
See native wildlife living in rare pockets of bushland once common around Sydney, or take a fascinating walk to explore the park's cultural history. You'll see everything from convict-built buildings and military fortifications to Aboriginal sites and a heritage lighthouse. And with the harbour's staggering coastline creating an endless natural lookout, the park's jaw-dropping views simply have to be seen to be believed. If you're at one of the park's lookouts during winter, be sure to keep a lookout for whales on their annual migration north.
- Historic places
- 8
- Walks
- 7
- Lookouts
- 6
- Picnic areas
- 6
Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Places to stay (4)
- Gardeners Cottagesleeps 4
- Middle Head Officers Quarterssleeps 4
Walks in this park
- Fairfax walk
Grade 1 · Easy · 1km loop · 30min - 1hr
Plants and animals
Animals
- Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
Plants
- Blueberry ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus)
- Flannel flower (Actinotus helianthi)
- Grass tree (Xanthorrea spp.)
Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Before you go
Vehicle entry
Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day
Nearby towns
Sydney City Centre (10 km) · Hornsby (29 km) · Parramatta (34 km)
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
Manly NSW 2095