Overview
Bluefish Point, located at North Head near Manly, is closed to visitors. It is a remote and dangerous rock platform surrounded by tall cliffs with a high risk of serious injury or death.
Bluefish Point is permanently closed to visitors due to extreme safety risks. It is not safe for walking, climbing, fishing or swimming.
There is no approved walking track to Bluefish Point and there’s a high risk of injury or death if you trip or fall from unstable cliff edges. There are many hazards caused by the informal and unmanaged access tracks. Several dilapidated WWII defence structures have deteriorated to the point of ruin and are extremely dangerous.
Cliff edges and rock faces are unstable. You risk falling from the cliff edge or collapsing rock ledges if you try climbing. NPWS does not allow or maintain the installation of climbing aids such as ropes installed by others.
If you are on the rock platform there’s a high risk of being swept off the rock platform into the ocean, even if conditions appear calm. Rocks can be extremely slippery. There’s no lifeguard service on the rock platform or life ring and access for emergency services is limited. The safest place to swim is between the red and yellow flags at a patrolled beach like Manly. Check the Beachsafe website to find the nearest patrolled beach.
Mobile phone reception is limited at Bluefish Point so you may not be able to call for help if you need it. Don’t risk your life.
Nearby
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North Head
Located near Manly, North Head offers accessible scenic views of Sydney Harbour from stunning lookouts and Fairfax walk. It's also a top spot for whale watching and scuba diving.
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Yiningma lookout
Yiningma lookout is at North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park. It’s a great spot to take in the dramatic scenery along the cliff line to Blue Fish Point in the north.
These maps give a basic overview of park attractions and facilities, and may not be detailed enough for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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.
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