Rodd Island
Sydney Harbour National Park
Venue info
All the practical information you need to know about Rodd Island.
Getting there and parking
Access to the island must be arranged through a NPWS-licensed transport operator. Private vessels may be used for pick-up and drop-off with permission only. Mooring at the wharf is not permitted.
Parking
Parking is not available at Rodd Island – access is via watercraft only.
Facilities
Rodd Island has a 17m by 5.6m hall with:
- Polished floorboards
- A small (2.2m x 2.5m) stage
- Fixed bench seating along 3 walls
All rubbish generated as part of the event is to be removed from the park and not deposited in bins.
Toilets
There is 1 male and 3 female toilets.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Rodd Island has:
- 1 gazebo (capacity 8 people)
- 2 summer houses (capacity 22 people per house)
- 2 picnic tables
Drinking water
There are 2 taps and bubblers on the island.
Electric power
There are 4 x 240 volt 10 amps, 1 x 240 volt 15 amp and 1 x 3-phase 20 amp (5 pin).
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
If you're not booking an event or venue, all visitors need to pay a $7 per person landing fee by calling 13000 PARKS (13000 72757) or you can book and pay online.
Annual NSW parks passes do not cover landing or tour fees.
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Rodd Island is only accessible by boat and wheelchair access is difficult.
Permitted
Food and drink
- You may bring your own food as well as portable gas barbeques fitted with drip trays for cooking
- Commercial catering is limited to plates or platters of cold food such as sandwiches, antipasto, canapés, salads and cakes.
- You may bring 1 bottle of wine or champagne for every 4 guests, and 1 case (24 cans or bottles) of beer or premixed drinks (375ml maximum) for every 20 guests.
Plant materials
Flower arrangements containing no seed material. A florist can arrange this for you on request.
Structures, staging, furniture, amusements and decorations
- Weighted free-standing decorative items such as bridal arches, red carpet and columns.
- 15 chairs with rail-style legs
- 3 tables no larger than 3m square
Commercial filming and photography
- 1 photographer, 1 photographer's assistant, 1 videographer and 1 videographer's assistant.
- Commercial photography and video requires a small scale photography license
Power, lighting and amplified sounds
- 1 single speaker portable PA system or music player with an amplifier no greater than 50 watts
- Volume must be kept at a level that does not interfere with neighbours or the public
Prohibited
- Balloons, animals and throwing rice or petals is not permitted.
- Please do not put up signage or cordon off structures or areas on Rodd Island.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Park info
- in Sydney Harbour National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.
Other fees:
Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
Buy annual pass