North Head
Discovery Tour

• First Nations peoples: Our First Nations community are advised that this tour may contain stories (and may contain images and/or visuals) of deceased persons.

• Site conditions: This tour includes short steep sections, a rough surface, and numerous steps. Following rain, water may have accumulated on parts of the track leading to uneven terrain. This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters or prams. A moderate level of fitness and mobility is required. You must comply with all directions of the guides, rangers and security. Our safety requirements prevent ticketholders from carrying children in carriers or baby capsules on this tour.

• Safety: All visitors must comply with the safety directives issued by guides, rangers and security staff.

• Age restriction: People under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Enclosed, suitable walking shoes (preferably with ankle support), a water bottle, sunhat and wet weather gear (if needed).

The tour departs from the Gatehouse at North Head Sanctuary (located at the northern end of the Parade Ground in the Barracks Precinct), off North Head Scenic Drive, Manly, NSW 2095.

For the location of the meeting point at the Barracks Precinct, see here. For information about getting to the Barracks Precinct, including by public transport, see: North Head Sanctuary (overview). 

• To ensure the safety of participants and Harbour Trust staff, at the discretion of the Harbour Trust, any participant(s) who appears intoxicated, disruptive or displays consistently unsafe behaviour, will not be permitted to take part in the tour, and / or may be asked to leave the tour at any time. Refunds will not be provided.

• Weather conditions: This tour will proceed regardless of weather conditions except in the event of extreme weather. If the Rural Fire Service declares an extreme or catastrophic fire danger rating for the Greater Sydney Region (area 4), tours will be cancelled. Participants will be notified via email if the tour is cancelled and a full refund of the ticket price will be made. 

• Cancellation / Rescheduling: The Harbour Trust reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or alter tour dates and routes at its discretion. In instances where tours are cancelled or rescheduled, the Harbour Trust will endeavour to contact all pre-booked ticket holders, within a reasonable amount of time prior to the scheduled tour date and time. If the tour is cancelled by the Harbour Trust at its discretion, the Customer may contact the Harbour Trust and reschedule or seek a refund.