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Military relics at Bradleys Head

Sydney Harbour National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Military relics at Bradleys Head.

Getting there and parking

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    From Mosman follow Military Road onto Bradleys Head Road.

    Road quality

    • Sealed roads

    Vehicle access

    • 2WD vehicles

    Weather restrictions

    • All weather

    Parking

    Parking is available at Bradleys Head Amphitheatre including 1 accessible parking space. There's also parking at nearby Athol Hall and the rifle wall.

    Facilities

    The nearest toilets are towards the amphitheatre, including an accessible toilet.

    Step-free access

    The main way to get to the military relics from Bradleys Head Road is via a steep set of 47 stone steps.

    However, further along Bradleys Head Road, visitors can reach the rifle wall without having to navigate steps, and from there you can cross over grass to see the remaining relics.

    Seats and resting points

    There are 3 bench seats near the cannons. There's also a bench seat with a backrest at the rifle wall.

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    Safety messages

    Beach safety

    Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

    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).

    Water activities

    Beaches, rivers and lakes in NSW national parks offer lots of opportunities for water activities. Please take care in the water and find out how to help your family and friends stay safe around water.

    Accessibility

    Disability access level - medium

    Accessing the relics:

    • The main way to get to the military relics from Bradleys Head Road is via a steep set of 47 stone steps.
    • However, further along Bradleys Head Road, you can reach the rifle wall without having to navigate steps
    • Once at the rifle wall, you can cross over grass to see the remaining relics.

    Moving around the relics:

    • The relics are surrounded by grass and there's a 1m-wide concrete path that leads to a bridge that goes past one of the cannons.
    • Most of the rest of the area is flat grass without pathways.

    There's an accessible toilet and 1 accessible parking space at Bradleys Head Amphitheatre.

    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.

    Military relics at Bradleys Head

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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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