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Map of Barrenjoey Headland Walk
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Terrain

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 Barrenjoey Headland Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Barrenjoey Headland Walk bushwalking track

Track Notes

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.

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Catch the bus to Beginning of Smugglers Track
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive to Beginning of Smugglers Track
Parking fees apply in the area. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

(0 km) Barrenjoey Carpark (Palm Beach) to Beginning of Smugglers Track Walk: Easy - servicetrail	Length = 367 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -1 m
This walk starts from the car park at Station Beach (on the Pittwater side of the Palm Beach promontory, past the Palm Beach Golf Course and the ferry wharf) At the northernmost end of the car park, this walk passes the 'Barrenjoey Head Aquatic Reserve' sign, heading north along Station Beach (keeping Pittwater to the left). The walk passes two distinct tracks on the right before coming to an intersection with a less-defined track, also on the right (and a 'This way to Lighthouse' sign), just before a small house.

(0.37 km) Bottom of the Smugglers Track to Barrenjoey Lighthouse Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 476 m	Time = 17 mins
	Climb = 93 m	Descent = -3 m
From the house, the walk follows the 'This way to Lighthouse' sign. The track becomes a wide, sandy trail that, after approximately 30m, turns to the left. Shortly after this, it narrows significantly and then uses a set of very steep carved rock steps to climb to the top of the headland. Approximately halfway up the climb, the walk passes a lookout with fantastic views over Palm Beach, which makes a good spot to take a break. From the top of the steps, the walk heads along the gravel trail up between the buildings and continues to the lookout, where there is a sundial just below the lighthouse.

Barrenjoey Lighthouse	Alt = 91 m
The Barrenjoey Lighthouse was the third light constructed on this headland, completed in 1881. Designed by James Barnet, the NSW Colonial Architect, and built for a cost of $13,695 plus $2,210 for the lamp, the light is at an elevation of 113m and can be seen to a distance of 19 nautical miles (35 km) out to sea.

(0.84 km) Barrenjoey Lighthouse to Southern Point Barrenjoey Headland Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 312 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 3 m	Descent = -9 m
From the sundial, this walk heads past the lighthouse (on the right) as it enters the thicker scrub of the headland. The track passes a few historical sites as it continues towards Palm Beach (on the right). The track leads out along the ridge of the headland to a lookout over Palm Beach and Sydney's northern beaches.

Site of the First Barrenjoey Lighthouses	Alt = 93 m
In 1868, two wooden lighthouses, known as the Stewart Towers, were built at either end of the headland to guide ships in to port. These were later replaced by the current tower in 1881. Stewart Towers were tended by George Mulhall Snr and Jnr, the first principle keepers of the current lighthouse.

Grave Of George Mulhall	Alt = 93 m
George Mulhall was the first principal lighthouse keeper of Barrenjoey headland, working in the permanent lighthouse from 1881 until he was struck by lightning in 1885. His son, George Mulhall Jnr, succeeded him.

Catch the bus from Beginning of Smugglers Track
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive from Beginning of Smugglers Track
Parking fees apply in the area. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport Timetables
	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney		From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
Driving Directions
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

We do not have any walks that share the track with this one.
The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Mackerel Beach, West Head Loop	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	8.6 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	1.3 km
Koolewong Track	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	0.8 km	30 mins	3 / 6	2.3 km
Mackerel Beach and Resolute Loop	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	5.4 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	2.3 km
Mackerel Beach Community	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	1.4 km	45 mins	3 / 6	2.3 km
Red Hands Cave	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	0.4 km	30 mins	3 / 6	2.5 km
Aboriginal Heritage Track	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	1.1 km	45 mins	3 / 6	2.5 km
Resolute Track	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Return	3.6 km	1 hr 30 mins	4 / 6	2.5 km
Headland track (Resolute track)	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	3.5 km	1 hr 45 mins	4 / 6	2.5 km
West Head Lookout Track	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Return	1.9 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	2.5 km
Basin to Mackerel	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	One way	4.5 km	1 hr 45 mins	4 / 6	3.6 km

Campsites in the park
The Basin campground


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Paddlecraft	3B / 1714 Pittwater Road, Bayview	02 9997 8015	8.6 km
Outdoor Shack	1131 Pittwater Rd , Collaroy	(02) 9981 6933	16.4 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	1024 Pittwater Rd , Collaroy	(02) 9971 8711	17 km
Mannings Sports	172 Mann St , Gosford	(02) 4325 1617	17.9 km
BCF Australia Pty Ltd	354 Manns Rd , Gosford West	(02) 4322 5833	19 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Barrenjoey Headland Walk.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Barrenjoey Headland Walk Click to re-center search
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	17 km (to the N)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	17 km (to the W)
3	VMB2	Tower Street BATEAU BAY	26 km (to the NNE)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	27 km (to the SW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	44 km (to the WSW)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 4 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Rain. Windy. 16.2°C (feels like 15.6°) 11 km/h from the ESE (gusting 15) 91% humidity     (as at 02/09:35am) Sat 14°|18° Rain. Windy. Sun 12°|20° Sunny. Mon 9°|18° Mostly sunny. Tue 9°|17° Shower or two.

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

A largely untouched wilderness on the northern boundary of Sydney, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP is one of Australia's oldest national parks. Here at the head of the Hawkesbury River, you'll find Aboriginal engravings and sites, as well as sandstone escarpments,	$11	$10
Region: Sydney & Surrounds	Park fees	Camping	Facilities

Current Park Closure information for Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Closure information last checked Saturday 4th of September 2010 11:00 AM

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