Bushwalking on the Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk hiking trail

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Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk

Time
Distance
Climb
Style

1 Hrs 30 mins
2.6 km
56 m
One way
3.1 km SSE of Mosman
Sydney Harbour National Park bus car ferry
Track: Moderate

This walk explores a great section of Sydney Harbour, starting with views of the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The views continue to get better as you explore bushland and the bays along the way. The walk also explores historic section of the Harbour including the fortifications at Bradley's Head

Bushwalking can be fun and interesting when you are well prepared. Please ensure you and your group are well prepared and equipped for all possible dangers. The authors, staff and owners of wildwalks take care in preparing these notes but do not accept responsibility for any inconvenience, loss or injury sustained when using these notes. Please take care and feel free to provide feedback through our website.
Please note that side trips and alternate routes mentioned in these notes are not included in the tracks overall rating, distance or time estimate. The notes also only describe the side trip and alternate routes in one direction.

Topographical Map of walk

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Map of Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk hiking track
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Map Scale

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Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

Print a map and track knotes here

Parramatta River

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Sydney Heads

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Sydney

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Photo Gallery




	Panarama of Sydney City




	Walking track on the west side of Bradley's head




	From the Beach at Bradleys head




	Lighthouse at Bradley's point




	From Bradleys head




	The beach at Bradley Head




	Walking to Taylors bay




	The track arriving at Clifton Gardens




	Clifton Gardens

Terrain profile

Cross sectional view of the Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk bushwalking track

Track Notes

Finding the start

South of the Taronga Zoo top entrance you will see and entrance to Bradley's Head. The walk starts from the bottom carpark. There are buses and ferrys to the area - requires extra walking visit www.131500.com.au to plan the trip. When finished, you can get a bus to taronga and walk down, have a second car, or do the walk again in reverse.

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Catch the ferry to Taronga Zoo

You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your Ferry (and train) trip to the start of the walk. Plan a trip from --> Central \| Chatswood \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Catch the bus to Bradleys Head

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. Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Drive to Bradleys Head

A park entry fee is payble when driving into the park. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of the walk. Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

(0 km) Bradleys Head to Taylors Bay Track: Moderate -	Distance = 1.3 km	Time = 25 mins
	Climb = 16 m	Descent = -23 m
The walk from Bradley Head initially follows the wooden walking track on the east side of Bradley Head Road till the first switch back, where it becomes a bush track that tends north, just above some small cliffs. There are some nice views of the water framed by the trees. The track is fairly flat and brings you to the southern end of Taylor's Bay

(1.3 km) Taylors Bay to Clifton Garden Track: Moderate - footpath	Distance = 1.3 km	Time = 25 mins
	Climb = 40 m	Descent = -40 m
From Taylor's Bay the track heads off behind the beach and back into the bushland it heads north before turning east past the houses to the small headland. The track takes you over the middle of the headland (there is a small track off to your right, that goes to a lookout). You are soon back down the other side and into the beach at Clifton Gardens. In this bay you will find a swimming area, large grassy area, public toilets and another Cafe open most days (except Mondays)

Catch the bus from Clifton Garden

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. Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Drive from Clifton Garden

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

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Outdoor Equipment	60 Spring St , Bondi Junction	(02) 9389 8122	4.4 km
Inski	46 York St , Sydney	(02) 9233 3200	4.1 km
Mitchells Adventure	81 York St , Sydney	(02) 9299 6321	4.1 km
Venus Repair Workshop	Suite 36a 104 Bathurst St , Sydney	(02) 9267 0706	4.3 km
Wildsports	Upper Floor 447 Kent St , Sydney	(02) 9264 2095	4.4 km

Weather and Park info

Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Mostly fine and sunny.

16.6°C (feels like °)

km/h from the

69% humidity (as at 14/11:05am)

Wed	20°	Mostly fine and sunny.
Thu	12°\|22°	Fine.
Fri	12°\|22°	Fine.
Sat	13°\|21°	Mostly fine.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Sydney Harbour National Park Check for park closures and fire bans

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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Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Facilities

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk Click to re-center search
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	19 km (to the SW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergancy use only	19 km (to the NW)
7	SYD07	Water Tank Corner of Loftus Rd and Pennant Hills Rd PENNANT HILLS	21 km (to the NW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	28 km (to the NNW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	46 km (to the N)

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Comments

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Mark - Great Walk

IP:58.168.101.xxx | 2008-05-13 14:39:25

Hi,

Just letting you know I've linked to the very useful information on this page from my description of the walk,
http://www.hood23.com/oysters-for-breakfast-on-the-bradleys-head-to-balmoral-walk-2

It is a great walk mainly through what was until recently off-limits naval land, combining bush, fantastic views, naval and military history and historic building.

Thanks for a great resource.

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