Goat Island
Sydney Harbour National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Goat Island.
Getting there and parking
Goat Island can be visited as part of a guided tour – please see our What's On section for more information.
Parking
Private vessels are not permitted to moor at Goat Island.
Facilities
- Food and beverage facilities are not available on the island, so it’s a good idea to bring your own supplies.
- Rubbish bins are not provided. Please take your rubbish with you.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Drinking water
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
Landing or tour fees
A landing fee or tour fee applies to visit Goat Island. All visitors need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Annual NSW Park Passes do not cover landing or tour fees.
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty
Prohibited
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.

Operated by
- Nielsen Park office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- 02 9337 5511
- npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Greycliffe House, Nielsen Park, 6 Steele Point Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030
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 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 fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark, Goat or Rodd Island, or Fort Denison, 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