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Sydney Harbour National Park Geographic Boundaries and Regional Landscape Profile

Sydney Harbour National Park represents a distinctive coastal protected area within New South Wales, spanning a recorded boundary area of 3.92 square kilometers. This geographic profile details the park topography, including upland relief, prominent capes, and island environments located across the harbor region.

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A coastal national park protecting Sydney Harbour's islands, headlands, and heritage sites

Sydney Harbour National Park

Sydney Harbour National Park is a distinctive coastal protected area in New South Wales, Australia, encompassing portions of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), its foreshores, and numerous islands. Established progressively from 1975, the park covers approximately 392 hectares and represents one of the world's few national parks located within a major metropolitan area. The protected area stretches from North Head at Manly in the north to South Head at Watson Bay in the south, incorporating diverse landscapes including sheltered beaches, dramatic headlands, historic fortifications, and harbour islands. The park is renowned for its unusual combination of natural coastal ecosystems, significant Aboriginal heritage sites, colonial-era military installations, and recreational beaches, all within view of the Sydney CBD skyline.

Location
Australia
Park type
National park
Established
1975
Area
3.9 km²
Sydney Harbour National Park Protected Landscape
Location overview

Coastal, island, and marine status in New South Wales, Australia

Geographic Setting of Sydney Harbour National Park in Australia

Sydney Harbour National Park is positioned in New South Wales within the sovereign territory of Australia. Factual records classify the reserve as a coastal, island, and marine protected area with no transboundary borders.
Countries
Australia
Regions
New South Wales
Primary location
New South Wales
Geographic setting
Coastal · Island · Marine
Boundary and coordinates

A fragmented harbour outline has a calculated 47.06 km perimeter

Sydney Harbour National Park boundary encloses 3.962 km²

Sydney Harbour National Park records 3.92 km² in both entity and fact fields; its stored geometry calculates to 3.962 km²; Centred near 33.82389° S, 151.27670° E, the polygon spans 151.15262°–151.30741° E and 33.86395°–33.80198° S, with a 47.06 km perimeter. These map-derived measurements describe the stored outline, not a legal boundary survey.
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Boundary area
4 km²
Boundary perimeter
47.1 km
Northernmost point
33.802° S
Southernmost point
33.8639° S
Easternmost point
151.3074° E
Westernmost point
151.1526° E
Geographic centre
33.8239° S, 151.2767° E
North–south span
6.9 km
East–west span
14.3 km
Sydney Harbour National Park
Terrain and natural features

Explore recorded beaches, capes, islands, and viewpoints within the park.

Sydney Harbour National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Upland terrain classifications categorize the protected landscape alongside multiple recorded beaches, capes, and islands situated within the protected area. Linked feature cards provide individual names, types, and spatial relationships for each recorded natural landmark.

Selected named natural features

Beaches

Obelisk Beach

Beaches

Quarantine Beach

Capes

Dobroyd Head

Capes

South Head

Capes

Bradleys Head / Booraghee

Beaches

Cobblers Beach

Environmental setting

Subtropical coastal relief and major marine water presence across the protected terrain

Sydney Harbour National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Settings

Recorded physical classifications assemble diverse coastal features, upland relief, and subtropical climate markers into an interpretive overview. Stored categories connect directly to corresponding protected areas within the broader atlas database.
Relief
Upland
Climate
Subtropical
Water
Major water bodies
Seasonality
Year-round

Landscape features

Coast · Beach · Cliffs · Islands · Hills

Park atlas

Explore regional park geography and discover protected landscapes surrounding Sydney Harbour National Park.

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After exploring Sydney Harbour National Park, browse other national parks and protected areas situated within Australia's coastal and metropolitan regions, offering diverse landscapes from dramatic headlands to historical islands. This regional view provides essential geographic context and allows for comparison of conservation landscapes, mapping their unique features and shared characteristics.
An abstract watercolor painting with soft horizontal washes of pale yellow, pink, and light green on a white background.
Marine protected areaNew South Wales
0.2 km away#1 closest

Southeast

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve: Marine Protected Area and Coastal Geography Overview

A vital no-take marine sanctuary in New South Wales

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Area
0.17 km²
Established
2002
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
National parkNew South Wales
3.3 km away#2 closest

Northwest

Garigal National Park: National Park Protected Landscape and Geographic Exploration

Mapped boundaries and regional natural terrain context in New South Wales.

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Area
22.02 km²
Established
1991
IUCN
II
Relief
Mixed relief
Watercolor illustration of a river landscape with trees and vegetation
National parkNew South Wales
5.1 km away#3 closest

West

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Mapped bushland, river ecosystems, and diverse vegetation.

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Area
6.7 km²
Established
1938
IUCN
V
Relief
Lowland
National parkAustralia
About 11 km away#4 closest

South

Malabar Headland National Park: Protected Landscape and Geographic Context in Australia

Explore the mapped terrain and natural geography of this Australian national park.

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National parkNew South Wales
13 km away#5 closest

North

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park: Hawkesbury Sandstone Protected Landscape and Ria Coastline

New South Wales National Park with mapped Aboriginal heritage.

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Area
149.77 km²
Established
1894
IUCN
II
Visitors
2M annual
National parkNew South Wales
13 km away#6 closest

South

Kamay Botany Bay National Park: National Park Geography and Protected Landscape Atlas

Mapped protected areas and natural terrain in New South Wales.

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Area
4.56 km²
Established
1984
IUCN
V
Relief
Mixed relief
National parkNew South Wales
15 km away#7 closest

Southwest

Georges River National Park: Protected Landscape and Geographic Context in New South Wales

Mapped terrain, sandstone woodlands, and key wetland habitats.

Georges River National Park, located within New South Wales, Australia, serves as a crucial protected natural area. Its 514 hectares encompass diverse terrain shaped by the Georges River, featuring significant mangrove swamps, salt marshes, and exposed sandstone woodlands characteristic of the Sydney region. This park's atlas value lies in its role preserving vital ecosystems, supporting a notable array of vertebrate and bird species, and showcasing unique natural landscapes easily explored through mapped terrain and geographic context.

Area
5.14 km²
Established
1992
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
National parkNew South Wales
17 km away#8 closest

Northwest

Berowra Valley National Park: A National Park in New South Wales with Detailed Geographic Mapping

Explore its mapped boundaries and regional landscape context.

Delve into Berowra Valley National Park, a protected area situated in New South Wales, Australia. This entry provides essential geographic context, focusing on its mapped boundaries and the specific natural landscape it encompasses. It serves as a key resource for understanding the park's role within the broader regional atlas and its distinct protected terrain.

Area
38.84 km²
Established
2012
IUCN
II
Relief
Upland
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Continue Exploring Sydney Harbour National Park's Geographic and Heritage Atlas

Deepen your understanding of Sydney Harbour National Park by delving into its specific landscape features, mapped terrain, and unique heritage context. This protected area offers a compelling case study for exploring the geography of urban national parks and their role in preserving both natural ecosystems and significant historical narratives for atlas discovery.