South Head
Sydney Harbour National Park
Overview
Offering spectacular views across the iconic Sydney Harbour and outward towards the Pacific Ocean, South Head is an ideal venue hire option with an awe-inspiring backdrop to any event.
- Venue is suitable for
- Private party or function and wedding ceremonies
- Capacity
- Maximum people: 120
- Facilities
- Drinking water, toilets
- Fees
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$760 for a 3 hour booking. Additional time may be requested at an extra charge
- Availability
- Available for hire 7 days a week, except 25th Dec to 1st Jan.
- Bookings
To make a booking or for more information, please email the NPWS Events Team or phone (02) 9585 6570.
- Other Information
- This venue is also suitable for commercial events such as live performances and product launches.
South Head is known for its sheer ocean cliffs and military history. But it’s the picture-perfect views that make it one of Sydney’s most unique outdoor venues for a wedding ceremony or a private party your guests will never forget.
The area features unbeatable views out over Sydney Harbour and the Pacific Ocean. If you’re there between June and September, keep your eyes open for whales on their annual migration journey.
While celebrating your special day, you and your guests can walk along South Head Heritage trail, where you’ll find even more spectacular lookouts and photo opportunities. Along the way, check out the 19th-century gun emplacements and the whimsical-looking Hornby Lighthouse.
You and your guests can swim at Camp Cove or Lady Bay Beach. Stop to see the Dunbar shipwreck memorial and site. If you’re feeling peckish after taking in all that sea air, stop for a bite to eat at one of Watsons Bay’s restaurants, pubs or cafes.
Explore the area
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South Head
There's no shortage of lookouts at South Head. The Gap offers some of Sydney's finest views and good opportunities for whale watching. South Head is also great for a swim, try Camp Cove or Lady Bay Beach.
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Hornby Lighthouse
The historic Hornby Lighthouse is near Watsons Bay in Sydney Harbour National Park. Walk the easy track to the lighthouse for magical views and great whale watching.
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Lady Bay Beach
Lady Bay Beach offers a perfect weekend getaway with scenic harbour views, swimming, picnicking, and nude bathing near South Head in Sydney Harbour National Park.
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South Head Heritage trail
The short, easy South Head Heritage trail takes in scenic beaches and Sydney Harbour views, historic gun emplacements, and great whale watching from the distinctive red and white striped Hornby Lighthouse.
Operated by
- NPWS Events Team
- 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday
- 02 9585 6570
- events.nationalparks@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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