Vision planning and management of Sydney Harbour sites.

    Tunnel Tour at North Head Sanctuary

    North Fort Tour

    North Fort played a major role in the Defence Of Sydney. This once active army base, chosen for its location at the entrance to Sydney Harbour was part of a coastal defence system stretching over 300 kms. The 9.2 inch guns which once stood in the imposing emplacements at North Fort had a firing range of 26kms and 9 soldiers were required to fire the gun. After seeing Australia’s Memorial Walk and the WWII fortifications above ground the tour descends into the underground tunnel complex, over 200 metres long, where soldiers supported those above by working in the Magazine and Shell store and providing power from the Engine Room. On this 70 minute tour, you will walk in the footsteps of soldiers, both above and below ground, hear how they protected our shores and experience magnificent harbour views.

    When:

    Every Sunday (all year) - 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm

    Every Saturday (November - end February) - 10:30am, 1:00pm 
    Cost:
    • $7 adult
    • $5 child/concession
    • $20 family (two adults and up to three concessions).

    Please note payments can be made in cash or via EFTPOS but there is no ATM on site. 
    Bookings: On site for that day only (Please note maximum participant numbers per tour apply). 
    Please arrive at least 10mins prior to tour start.
    Where: North Fort - North Head Scenic Drive, Manly.
    Conditions: Tour includes bush tracks, steep stairs and underground tunnels. A moderate level of fitness and reasonable mobility is required. Visitors must wear enclosed footwear (and wet weather gear if required).
    Group tours: Group tours are also available Mon - Fri by appointment. Minimum group size of 15, subject to guide availabiltiy. 
    Tel: (02) 8969 2100 - Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

    Getting to North Fort

    By car: Drive along North Head Scenic Drive, through Parkhill Archway and past roundabout. Continue for approx 2 kms. The entrance to North Fort is on your left and signposted. Follow the driveway through the stone wall to the car park inside. The Visitor Centre is next to the car park near the stone wall.

    By foot: As above or if coming from Shelly Beach, walk through North Head Sanctuary (former School of Artillery) along the internal North Fort Rd and through the stone wall. Follow the road around to your right. The Visitor Centre is on your right below the car park.  

    Please note in the event that a fire danger rating of extreme or catastrophic in the Greater Sydney region (area 4) is in place, as advised by Rural Fire Service, North Head will be closed. (See http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans)