Middle Head Forts tour
Sydney Harbour National Park
Overview
The Middle Head forts complex covers 150 years of NSW military history. To find out more, join this fascinating 1.3km guided tour in Middle Head, Sydney Harbour National Park, near Mosman.
- When
Sunday 13 May, Thursday 24 May, Sunday 17 June, Thursday 21 June, Sunday 22 July, Sunday 19 August and Thursday 30 August 2018. Meet at 10.15am. Tour runs 10.30am–12.30pm.
- Where
- Middle Head, Sydney Harbour National Park
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for all ages
- Price
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Adult $20 per person. Concession $15 per person. Child $13 per person.
- Meeting point
- Boom gate at the entrance to Middle Head.
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757) for more information or book online.
The Middle Head forts complex also contains one of the oldest surviving colonial fortifications, the 1801 fort above Obelisk Beach. On this tour you'll visit observation points, search lights, gun emplacements and other defensive structures. You'll also visit underground tunnels and magazines constructed in the 1870s.
It's a good idea to bring a hat, sunscreen, drinking water and snacks.
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.
Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head carpark: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head carpark: $5 per vehicle per day. There are pay and display machines that accept cards and coins - no change given. Chowder Bay Road parking: 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.
Other fees:
Landing fee or tour fee applies to visit Sydney Harbour Islands. Fort Denison can only be visited on a tour. To visit Shark, Clark or Rodd islands Island, all vessels, including kayaks, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 13000 PARKS (13000 72757).
Buy an annual pass.-
- Vaucluse
(02) 9337 5511
Contact hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday - Greycliffe House, Nielsen Park, Vaucluse NSW
- Fax: (02) 9337 1303
- Vaucluse
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- Mosman
(02) 9960 6266
Contact hours: 10am-4pm Wednesday and Thursday - Governors Road, Middle Head, Mosman NSW
- Fax: (02) 9960 3965
- Mosman
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