--- description: "North Head parking: $5 per vehicle per day, free up to four hours, with $4 hourly weekend rates capped at $20 per day." title: Parking Near North Head Sanctuary, Manly | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-north-head-sanctuary-manly-e53abc.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near North Head Sanctuary, Manly Landmark Parking · Manly, New South Wales · North Head Sanctuary Published 5 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1367 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly NSW 2095 [Airport Parking (SYD)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/nsw/syd) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/nsw/manly) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/nsw/manly) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/nsw/manly) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/manly) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/manly) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/nsw/manly) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/nsw/manly) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/nsw/manly) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/nsw/manly) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/nsw/manly) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/nsw/manly) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/nsw/manly) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/nsw/manly) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/nsw/manly) Where Can I Park for North Head Sanctuary? Marked parking is available on North Head Scenic Drive, with two accessible spaces in each car park. NSW National Parks lists parking at $5 per vehicle per day, while Saturday, Sunday and public holiday parking is $4 an hour, capped at $20 per day. Parking is free for up to four hours per day, and motorcycles park free. Listen to article 5:45 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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## Parking Near Manly [Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Manly, NSW $35.00/wk 330 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/manly/secure-247-private-parking-manly-nsw-90378) [Secure Gated Parking Space in Manly, NSW - $140/week $140.00/wk 830 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/manly/secure-gated-parking-space-manly-nsw-140week-90180) [Secure Private Parking in Manly, NSW - $65/week $65.00/wk 830 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/manly/secure-private-parking-manly-nsw-65week-90502) [Affordable Private Parking Space in Manly - Only $10/day! $10.00/day 1.4 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/manly/affordable-private-parking-space-manly-10day-88430) [Secure Covered Parking in Manly - Ideal for Cars & SUVs $30.00/day 1.4 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/manly/secure-covered-parking-manly-ideal-cars-suvs-88786) [Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Manly, NSW - Only $20/day! $20.00/day 1.4 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/manly/secure-247-private-parking-manly-nsw-20day-89156) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![North Head Sanctuary overlooks Sydney Harbour, while pre-booking a nearby private parking space means a short walk and less circling.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-north-head-sanctuary-manly-e53abc.webp) North Head Sanctuary overlooks Sydney Harbour, while pre-booking a nearby private parking space means a short walk and less circling. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at North Head Sanctuary on North Head Scenic Drive Marked parking spaces are available at North Head Sanctuary on North Head Scenic Drive, including accessible spaces in each car park (harbourtrust.gov.au; nationalparks.nsw.gov.au). Each car park includes two accessible parking spaces (nationalparks.nsw.gov.au), giving drivers with accessible permits a clearly identified place to park near the site. NSW National Parks lists North Head parking at $5 per vehicle per day (nationalparks.nsw.gov.au). Saturday, Sunday and public holiday parking is charged at $4 an hour, capped at $20 per day (nationalparks.nsw.gov.au). Parking is free for up to four hours per day (nationalparks.nsw.gov.au), while motorcycles park free of charge (harbourtrust.gov.au). These arrangements make the official spaces the most direct choice for a visit to the sanctuary. ## Weekend Pressure and Parking Rules Around North Head Saturday, Sunday and public holidays bring an hourly parking charge of $4 at North Head, with the daily amount capped at $20 (nationalparks.nsw.gov.au). The site also offers parking free for up to four hours per day (nationalparks.nsw.gov.au), so a short visit can be easier to manage than a longer weekend stay. Access to North Head is via Darley Street and North Head Scenic Drive from Manly (lanecovebushland.org.au). The free car park near Bella Vista Café has two-hour and four-hour limits (lanecovebushland.org.au). Those limits make the surrounding access roads unsuitable for leaving a vehicle beyond the signed stay, particularly when visitors are combining the sanctuary with a walk. Show map of Manly ## Free Motorcycle Parking and Nearby Manly Alternatives Motorcycles can park free of charge at North Head Sanctuary (harbourtrust.gov.au). Marked spaces are available at the site, and a bike rack sits outside the Visitor Centre (harbourtrust.gov.au), providing a practical arrival option for riders and cyclists. A free car park near Bella Vista Café is reached from North Head Scenic Drive, with two-hour and four-hour limits (lanecovebushland.org.au). The access route from Manly runs through Darley Street before continuing along North Head Scenic Drive (lanecovebushland.org.au). Drivers using this alternative need to match the stay to the applicable limit rather than treating the area as all-day parking. ## Parksy Spaces Within Reach of North Head Sanctuary Parksy lists a secure 24/7 private parking space in Manly, 330 metres from the site, at $35 a week. A secure gated parking space in Manly is 830 metres away at $140 a week, while a secure private parking space at the same distance is $65 a week. Three further Parksy spaces are listed 1.4 kilometres away: an affordable private parking space at $10 a day, secure covered parking at $30 a day, and secure 24/7 private parking at $20 a day. The 330-metre space is the closest priced option in the listings, while the 830-metre spaces provide weekly alternatives for longer stays. ## Walking and Rail Access From Manly to North Head Manly is the nearest rail-access point named for this visit, with the route continuing towards North Head via Darley Street and North Head Scenic Drive (lanecovebushland.org.au). The approach from Manly suits visitors who prefer to leave a car in Manly and continue on foot. North Head Scenic Drive is the final access road to the sanctuary, whose address is 1367 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly NSW 2095. The route also serves the free car park near Bella Vista Café, where two-hour and four-hour limits apply (lanecovebushland.org.au). A bike rack outside the Visitor Centre provides another non-car arrival facility (harbourtrust.gov.au). Show street view near North Head Sanctuary ## Sources - [NSW Government road rules](https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules) - [North Head | Visitor info - NSW National Parks](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/north-head/visitor-info) - [North Head Sanctuary in Manly](https://www.harbourtrust.gov.au/our-places/north-head-sanctuary/) - [North Head - NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/north-head) - [North Head Sanctuary](https://hellomanly.com.au/listing/north-head-sanctuary/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for North Head Sanctuary? Marked parking is available on North Head Scenic Drive, with two accessible spaces in each car park. NSW National Parks lists parking at $5 per vehicle per day, while Saturday, Sunday and public holiday parking is $4 an hour, capped at $20 per day. Parking is free for up to four hours per day, and motorcycles park free. ### How Much Does Parking Cost at the Sanctuary? NSW National Parks lists parking at $5 per vehicle per day. On Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, parking is charged at $4 an hour, capped at $20 per day. Parking is free for up to four hours per day, while motorcycles park free of charge. ### Are Accessible Parking Spaces Available? Each car park includes two accessible parking spaces. Marked spaces are available on North Head Scenic Drive, giving drivers with accessible permits a clearly identified place to park near the site. These official spaces are the most direct choice for visiting the sanctuary. ### Is There Free Parking Near Bella Vista Café? A free car park near Bella Vista Café is reached from North Head Scenic Drive. It has two-hour and four-hour limits, so drivers need to match their stay to the applicable signed limit. The area is not suitable for leaving a vehicle beyond the signed stay, particularly when combining the visit with a walk. ### What Nearby Private Parking Options Are Available? Parksy lists a secure 24/7 private parking space in Manly, 330 metres away, at $35 a week. At 830 metres, options include $140 a week and $65 a week. Three spaces 1.4 kilometres away cost $10 a day, $30 a day and $20 a day. ### How Can I Reach the Site Without Driving? Manly is the nearest rail-access point named for this visit. 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