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Bradleys Head Walk

Time:	1 Hr Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	3.1 km SSE of Mosman
Length:	1.7 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 1.7 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Sydney Harbour National Park
Climb:	83 m
Style:	Circuit

The walk around Bradleys Head is packed with great views and cultural heritage. The views over Sydney Harbour are enjoyed from many vantage points. There are a number of places of heritage significance including HMAS Sydney's Mast and Atholl Hall. Atholl Hall has a wonderful grassed lawn which has excellent views over the city, a great place for a coffee or picnic.

Please note: There are closed areas in Sydney Harbour National Park

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Bradleys Head Walk
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Map Scale

500 meters

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)

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Photo Gallery




	HMAS Sydney mast




	Sunset from Bradleys Head




	The amphitheater at Bradleys Head




	View from Borogegal Walk




	Track on western side of Bradleys Head




	Borogegal Track




	Atholl Hall Lawns




	Atholl Hall




	Track down from Atholl Hall car park




	Track intersection near Taylors Bay lookout




	Track on western side of Bradleys head




	Lighthouse at Bradleys Head

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Bradleys Head Walk bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Bradleys Head Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bradleys Head Walk bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Bradleys Head Walk bushwalking track

Track Notes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NPWS is a proud sponsor of Wildwalks. For more information on the spectacular parks and reserves of NSW Visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Catch the bus to HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head
Catch the bus to HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head
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 HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head
Drive to HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head
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\|

HMAS Sydney Memorial Mast	Alt = 13 m
HMAS Sydney Memorial Mast
The HMAS Sydney Memorial Mast was erected in 1934, following the HMAS Sydney's decommissioning in 1928. The mast stands as a sign of respect for 'Australian officers, sailors and ships lost at sea and in combat'. HMAS Sydney itself was a Chatham Class light cruiser which saw action in WW1. More info

(0 km) HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head to Athol Hall Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 742 m	Time = 18 mins
	Climb = 49 m	Descent = -32 m
From the intersection, this walk heads to the end of the car park, with Sydney Harbour to the left. The walk continues to the intersection with Bradleys Head amphitheatre. From the intersection, this walk heads along the hillside, with the amphitheatre and harbour on the left, for approximately 10m to the intersection signposted as the way to 'Cannons Picnic Area'. From the intersection, this walk heads around the hillside, keeping the water below on the left. After a few hundred meters, there is a seat overlooking Sydney Harbour. This walk continues around for another 400m, undulating with the boardwalk, to meet the signposted stairs to 'Athol Hall'. From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to 'Athol Hall' up the stairs, crossing a large grassy area. The walk then continues up to Athol Hall entrance.

Athol Hall	Alt = 33 m
Athol Hall
Athol Hall, built in 1908, was once a hotel. Sections of the original building date back to the 1800's. The hall has an excellent vantage point over the harbour with the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and city all well within its scope. Athol Hall today is a cafe and function centre with the cafe open Tues-Fri and Sun, 11am -3pm. More info

(0.74 km) Athol Hall to Athol Hall car park Walk: Easy - footpath	Length = 103 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 5 m	Descent = 0 m
From the entrance to Athol Hall, this walk heads up the hill, with the views of Sydney Harbour on the left. The walk continues up the road, where it crosses to the parking toll booth.

(0.85 km) Athol Hall car park to Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Taylors Bay Lookout track Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 110 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -10 m
From the corner of Bradley Head Rd and the car park, this walk heads down the hill just behind the parking pay booth. The track meanders down the hill to a signposted intersection.

(0.96 km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Taylors Bay Lookout track to Taylors Bay Lookout Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 49 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -6 m
From the intersection, the track heads away from the main tracks winding into the bush. The track winds, past two white benches, to a small rock shelf overlooking the water.

(0.96 km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Taylors Bay Lookout track to HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head Walk: Easy - footpath	Length = 787 m	Time = 17 mins
	Climb = 29 m	Descent = -42 m
From the intersection, this walk heads along the hillside, keeping Sydney Harbour on the left. The walk continues for approximately 500m, undulating slightly as it comes up to meet the turn in the road. This walk then continues along the footpath next to the road for approximately 200m, to the clearing on the left with the HMAS Sydney's mast.

Catch the bus from HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head
Catch the bus from HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head
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 HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head
Drive from HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head
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 Drive from:	From the end of the walk Drive to:

Near by

A list of 8 walks that share part of their track with this one

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	2.9 km	1 hr 30 mins	4 / 6	0.0 km
Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head to Atholl Hall	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	3.0 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	1.0 km
Taronga Wharf to Chowder Bay	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	4.5 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	1.0 km
Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	6.9 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	1.0 km
Taronga Zoo to Chowder Bay return via Bradleys Head Rd	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	7.1 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	1.0 km
Taronga Zoo, Clifton Gardens return via Sirius Cove	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	7.2 km	3 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	1.0 km
Taronga Zoo to Spit Bridge	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	10.5 km	5 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	1.0 km
Taronga Zoo to Manly	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	19.0 km	8 hrs	4 / 6	1.0 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Taronga to Musgrave Wharf	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	1.6 km	1 Hr	4 / 6	1.0 km
Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	0.9 km	30 mins	3 / 6	1.0 km
Clifton Gardens to Georges Heights	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	1.7 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.7 km
Mt Trefles	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	1.1 km	30 mins	2 / 6	1.8 km
Chowder Bay to Georges Heights Lookout	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	0.9 km	30 mins	3 / 6	1.9 km
Chowder Bay to Middle Head return via Chowder Bay Rd	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	5.1 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	2.1 km
Georges Heights Lookout	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	0.1 km	7 mins	1 / 6	2.1 km
Hermitage Foreshore Track	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	1.8 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	2.3 km
WW1 Hospital to Georges Heights Lookout	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	0.9 km	30 mins	2 / 6	2.5 km
Balmoral Beach to The Spit	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	4.3 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.8 km

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

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Bradleys Head Walk.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Bradleys Head 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 Emergency use only	19 km (to the NW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	28 km (to the NNW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	32 km (to the WNW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	46 km (to the N)

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 35 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

Fine. Partly cloudy.

21.1°C (feels like 0.0°)

6 km/h from the NNE (gusting 7)

0% humidity (as at 15/12:04am)

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Sydney Harbour National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

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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Current Park Closure information for Sydney Harbour National Park
Closure information last checked Monday 15th of March 2010 12:00 AM

Closed areas

Goat Island is currently closed until further notice while extensive maintenance works are carried out. Please note tours, filming, public access and everything relating to Goat Island is not available during this period.

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