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Shark Island – Boowambillee

Sydney Harbour National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Shark Island – Boowambillee.

Getting there and parking

Private vessels may be used for pick-up and drop-off only, mooring on the wharf is not permitted.

Parking

Parking is not available at Shark Island. Access is via watercraft only.

Ferry service

Captain Cook Cruises operate service to Shark Island during school holidays. Please note that this ferry will not operate if the island is booked exclusively.

Facilities

Rubbish bins are not provided. Please take your rubbish with you.

Toilets

  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Drinking water

Maps and downloads

Fees and passes

A landing fee applies to visit Shark Island. All visitors need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. Book and pay your landing fee online or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.

Annual NSW Park Passes do not cover landing or tour fees.

Safety messages

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Paddling safety

To make your paddling or kayaking adventure safer and more enjoyable, check out these paddling safety tips.

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Shark Island is only accessible by boat and wheelchair access is not available.

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.

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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: $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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