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Disclaimer

Last updated: 5 August 2026.

This website is an independent, unofficial guide published for general information and trip planning. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the NSW Government, Destination NSW, City of Sydney, harbour councils, ferry operators, or any other government agency or commercial operator unless explicitly stated.

Outdoor recreation involves risk. You are responsible for your decisions, fitness, navigation, weather assessment and compliance with park rules. Always verify track status, fees, fire bans and safety information on official NPWS resources.

Content is provided “as is” without warranties of accuracy or completeness. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the operators of this site are not liable for loss or injury arising from use of the information here.

Images & photo credits

Primary site photos are real photographs from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences (attribution required). They are not official NPWS photography and may not match exact current track conditions or facilities — always verify with NSW National Parks and on-site information.

Use on siteSource / creditLicence
Homepage hero (night Bridge)Diliff (David Iliff) — CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Nielsen Park beachEddy Milfort — CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Bradleys Head pathSardaka — CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Hornby Lighthouse / South HeadDietmar Rabich — CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
North Head cliffs (aerial)Dietmar Rabich — CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Manly ferry / harbour accessTimovchinnikov — CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Coastal trail / North Head pathPaul Gierszewski — CommonsCC BY 4.0

Repository notes: docs/image-sources.md. On-page captions may include a short photo credit line where CC attribution applies.

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Last updated: 5 August 2026.