Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Clifton Gardens to Georges Heights hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Clifton Gardens to Georges Heights
Time:
1 Hr
2.2 km SE of Mosman
Length:
1.8 km
Sydney Harbour National Park
Climb:
105 m
Style:
Return
The walk up to Geroges Heights is a very scenic one with the climax being the view from Georges Heights lookout itself. The walk is also surrounded by old miltary buildings. Within these buildings is the great little Bacino Bar and Cafe which are worth dropping in to have a coffee or lunch.
Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)
Cross sectional view of the Clifton Gardens to Georges Heights bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Clifton Gardens to Georges Heights bushwalking track
Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.
Catch the bus to Clifton Gardens Baths
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the start of the walk.
(0 km) Clifton Gardens Baths to Chowder Bay Lower Gate Track: Moderate - beach
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 13 m
Descent = -10 m
From the wharf the track heads towards the playground end of the beach. The track leads along the beach passing the playground and rocky outcrop on the left to tend right onto a board walk. The boardwalk takes the track to the lower gate of Chowder Bay.
Bacino Kiosk
Alt = 5
The Bacino Kiosk just next to Clifton Gardens is a smaller version of the Bacino Bar above at Chowder Bay. This kiosk supplies passers by with a home blend of coffee, sandwiches and all at a reasonable price ($5-12). The Kiosk is open from 7am-4pm every day unless the weather is bad or it is Christmas. More info
(0.21 km) Chowder Bay Lower Gate to Int. Chowder Bay Trk and Chowder Bay Road Track: Moderate - footpath
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 19 m
Descent = -5 m
From the gate the track heads towards the wharf approximately 80m away. The track quickly passes Bacino Kiosk on the left to continue along the foreshore footpath to the start of the wharf. From the wharf the track heads directly away from it heading up the stairs. At the top of the stairs the track follows the footpath right, around a flag pole and house on the left. The track continues to a round about opposite Bacino Bar where the track crosses the road to the bottom of the stairs.
Chowder Bay
Alt = 19
Chowder Bay, looks over Sydney Harbour to Vaucluse and Rose Bay. The bay is named after the American whalers stationed at Clifton Gardens food, 'clam chowder'. Chowder Bay then became a Submarine Mining Depot in 1889. Today Chowder Bay still has its great views from the hillside over the harbour from the old military buildings that are left. Some of the new buildings are used as a cafe and others stand as monuments to their former use. Chowder Bay gives great views with easy access to Clifton Gardens for a swim.
(0.44 km) Int. Chowder Bay Trk and Chowder Bay Road to Int. Bacino Bar back deck and Chowder Bay Trk Track: Moderate - footpath
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 6 m
Descent = 0 m
From the road the track heads up the left hand side of Bacino Bar to quickly meet the intersection.
(0.46 km) Int. Bacino Bar back deck and Chowder Bay Trk to Bacino Bar Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - footpath
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -3 m
From the intersection the track heads onto the decking of Bacino Bar.
Bacino Cafe
Alt = 23
The Bacino Bar is situated in Building No.2 at Chowder Bay with great views across the harbour. The bar sells pastas, panini, arancini, tramezzini, stuffed eggplant and biscotti along with homemade sandwiches and treats. The Bacino Bar prices are very reasonable ranging between $5-12 for the delicacies and their coffee is made of their own blend too. The bar is open every day from 7am- 4pm except for Christmas. More info
(0.46 km) Int. Bacino Bar back deck and Chowder Bay Trk to Georges Head Lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack, footpath, footpath
Distance = 0.4 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 48 m
Descent = -4 m
From the intersection behind Bacino Bar the track heads up the hill steeply to a house. The track then tends right, across the hill for a short time climbing the uneven stairs to meet the road and sign posted intersection. From the intersection the track heads across the road to head up the hill for approximately 50m to the sign posted intersection behind Georges Head Lookout. From the intersection the follows the sign to Georges Head Lookout, down the hill to the circular lookout above the fortifications.
Georges Heights
Alt = 69
Georges Heights is a gun emplacement with a commanding view over the entrance to the harbour through 180 degrees. The old gun emplacements are still in position with their arcs of fire explained in the signs nearby. The view from this now lookout are magnificent.
Catch the bus from Clifton Gardens Baths
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip home from the end of the walk.
One of Sydney's most diverse parks, Sydney Harbour National Park is formed from 11 pockets of harbour islands and shoreline. Highlights include coastal walks and swimming, breath-taking viewpoints, tours of colonial buildings and Aboriginal cave art.
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