North Head picnic area

Visitor facilities: Toilets There are toilets behind Bella Vista Cafe, opposite the North Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre, Manly (Sydney Harbour Federation Trust). The toilets are accessible and can be reached along a concrete footpath. Flush toilets Picnic tables There is an accessible picnic shelter set on a concrete slab between the 2 carparks at North Head. You can reach the picnic shelter along a concrete path. Carpark Rubbish bin There are rubbish and recycling bins at North Head. Step-free access North Head is flat and step-free, with concrete pathways from the carpark opposite Bella Vista Cafe to the lookout area. Step-free outdoor pathways Seats and resting points There are sandstone slab benches at North Head. They don't have backrests or armrests. There are also timber bench seats with backrests and armrests. | Permitted: Fishing A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters. | Prohibited: Drones Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy . This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules . Commercial filming and photography Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office . 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 .