Sydney Harbour National Park

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Sydney Harbour National Park Description

388ha.

The Sydney Harbour National Park has been developed in stages since 1975. It takes in the promontories and islands round the entrance to the harbor, parts of North Head, South Head, Dobroyd Head, Grotto Point, Georges Head, Bradleys Head, Nielson Park and Rodd Island, opening up all these areas to the public. The 19th C fortifications and quarantine station can also be visited.

Hobbies & Activities category: Town walls, fortifications, gates; Swimming & water activities; Hiking opportunity; National park

Sydney Harbour National Park Highlights

Fort Denison

A kilometer or so off Mrs Macquarie's Point is the little island of Fort Denison, known as Pinchgut, where convicts used to be imprisoned on a diet of bread and water. It was fortified in 1855-7 as a precaution against a possible Russian attack.

Address

Sydney Harbour National Park
Box N501
Grosvenor Place, NSW 1220
Australia

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?id=N0039

Cost

Vehicle plus all occupants

$3.00

All values are in local currency (Dollar).

Tips

There is only limited public access to Clark Island and Shark Island. Authority for a visit must be obtained in advance at Park Headquarters, Greycliffe House, in Nielson Park, Vaucluse.

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