Parks · Our pick in Sydney
Sydney Harbour National Park
Headlands and islands
The harbour’s headlands and islands: Nielsen Park, Bradleys Head, South Head and North Head.
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Our take
- Nielsen Park
- North Head
- Address
- Sydney Harbour, Sydney
- Website
- nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
About Sydney Harbour National Park
Sydney Harbour National Park protects the harbour’s headlands, beaches and islands: Nielsen Park and the Hermitage Foreshore, Bradleys Head, South Head and Shark Island (NPWS).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sydney Harbour National Park before you go.
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What’s nearby
Distances from Sydney Harbour National Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Bondi Beach4.4 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Royal Botanic Garden4.8 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Harbour Bridge5.2 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Hyde Park Barracks5.4 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Queen Victoria Building6.0 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Darling Harbour6.4 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Sydney Airport13 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Sydney Opera House17 kmCar or taxi 60 min
Main stations and the Quay
- Circular Quay5.3 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Wynyard Station5.8 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Central Station6.6 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 28 min
Location
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