Garigal is a national park on the northern side of Sydney, and for a family day the practical focus is Davidson Park, which pairs a picnic ground with a boat ramp. Parking there carries a day fee per vehicle, listed as $8 for that picnic area and boat ramp rather than for every way into the park. Gates at Davidson Park open in the morning and close in the early evening, with a later closing time during daylight savings, although those hours are given for that area and not for the park as a whole. Toilets, barbecues and shade all belong to the same picnic ground, so a day here works best built around that one spot instead of spread out across the park.
Family FAQ
How much does Garigal National Park cost?
Passes cost $190 for one year or $335 for two years.
Where are the toilets at Garigal National Park?
Toilets sit close to the launch area, the picnic grounds and the barbecues at Davidson Park.
Is Garigal National Park a good choice in bad weather?
The Davidson Park picnic area has plenty of shade from its eucalyptus trees.
Is there parking at Garigal National Park?
Accessible parking is available at the Davidson Park picnic area and boat ramp.
