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Georges Heights Lookout
Time: 7 mins Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
2.5 km ESE of Mosman
Length: 0.1 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 0.1 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Mosman(LGA)
Climb: 2 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk There is a bus stop within 2km of the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

The Georges Heights Lookout has a brilliant view, which is well worth the short stroll from the road. The track is wheelchair accessible and leads past some interesting signs about the area. The grass surrounding the lookout is also a nice place to lay the picnic rug for lunch. Georges Heights is the site of a series of gun emplacements, and provides great views over the harbour.




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

Map of Walk

Location

Georges Heights Lookout bushwalking track notes
Map of Georges Heights Lookout
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Int. Chowder Bay Trk and Georges Heights Rd
Starting point for this hiking track: Int. Chowder Bay Trk and Georges Heights Rd

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 notes here
 Sydney Heads 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-91302N 
 Sydney 1:100 000 Map Series 9130 

Photo Gallery

 
Sign nex to road at Georges Heights
 
Sign nex to road at Georges Heights
 
View over the Gunners Restaurant
 
View over the Gunners Restaurant
 
Plaque on Georges Heights
 
Plaque on Georges Heights

 
Plaque on Georges Heights
 
Plaque on Georges Heights
 
Georges Heights
 
Georges Heights
 
View from Georges Heights
 
View from Georges Heights

 
Shdy spot on the grass at Georges Heights
 
Shdy spot on the grass at Georges Heights
 
Panoramic view from Georges Heights
 
Panoramic view from Georges Heights
 
Grass below Georges Heights lookout
 
Grass below Georges Heights lookout

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 Georges Heights Lookout bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Georges Heights Lookout bushwalking track



Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Georges Heights Lookout bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Georges Heights Lookout 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.
Catch the bus to Int. Chowder Bay Trk and Georges Heights Rd
Public transport (bus) available to this Bushwalk 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 Int. Chowder Bay Trk and Georges Heights Rd
You can drive or ride to this start of this Bushwalk There is free parking available.
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) Int. Chowder Bay Trk and Georges Heights Rd to Georges Head Lookout
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Length = 72 m Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m Descent = -2 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to Georges Head Lookout, down the hill to the circular paved lookout above the fortifications.

Georges Heights Alt = 69 m
Georges Heights is a gun emplacement with a commanding 180degree view over the entrance to the harbour. The old gun emplacements are still in position, with their arcs of fire explained in the signs nearby. The view from this lookout is magnificent.

Catch the bus from Int. Chowder Bay Trk and Georges Heights Rd
Public transport (bus) available from this Bushwalk 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 Int. Chowder Bay Trk and Georges Heights Rd
You can drive or ride from this end of this Bushwalk There is free parking available.
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
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Near by

A list of 7 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
Chowder Bay to Georges Heights Lookout Sydney Harbour National Park Return 0.9 km 30 mins 3 / 6 0.3 km
WW1 Hospital to Georges Heights Lookout Sydney Harbour National Park Return 0.9 km 30 mins 2 / 6 0.3 km
Clifton Gardens to Georges Heights Sydney Harbour National Park Return 1.7 km 1 Hr 3 / 6 0.6 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 0.0 km
Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach Sydney Harbour National Park One way 6.9 km 3 hrs 4 / 6 2.0 km
Taronga Zoo to Spit Bridge Sydney Harbour National Park One way 10.5 km 5 hrs 30 mins 4 / 6 2.0 km
Taronga Zoo to Manly Sydney Harbour National Park One way 19.0 km 8 hrs 4 / 6 2.0 km

The next 10 closest walks
Walk Name Park Style Length (km) Time Grade km from the
start of this walk
Balmoral to Middle Head Forts Sydney Harbour National Park Circuit 4.1 km 2 hrs 4 / 6 0.9 km
Balmoral Beach to The Spit Sydney Harbour National Park One way 4.3 km 2 hrs 30 mins 4 / 6 0.9 km
Middle Head Sydney Harbour National Park Circuit 2.0 km 1 Hr 3 / 6 1.0 km
Mt Trefles Sydney Harbour National Park Circuit 1.1 km 30 mins 2 / 6 1.8 km
Taronga to Musgrave Wharf Sydney Harbour National Park One way 1.6 km 1 Hr 4 / 6 2.0 km
Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew Sydney Harbour National Park Return 0.9 km 30 mins 3 / 6 2.0 km
Taronga Wharf to Chowder Bay Sydney Harbour National Park One way 4.5 km 2 hrs 4 / 6 2.0 km
Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head to Atholl Hall Sydney Harbour National Park Circuit 3.0 km 1 hr 30 mins 3 / 6 2.0 km
Taronga Zoo, Clifton Gardens return via Sirius Cove Sydney Harbour National Park Circuit 7.2 km 3 hrs 30 mins 4 / 6 2.0 km
Taronga Zoo to Chowder Bay return via Bradleys Head Rd Sydney Harbour National Park Circuit 7.1 km 3 hrs 4 / 6 2.0 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 6.3 km
Inski 46 York St , Sydney (02) 9233 3200 6 km
Mitchells Adventure 81 York St , Sydney (02) 9299 6321 6.1 km
Venus Repair Workshop Suite 36a 104 Bathurst St , Sydney (02) 9267 0706 6.3 km
Wildsports Upper Floor 447 Kent St , Sydney (02) 9264 2095 6.3 km


A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Georges Heights Lookout.
Channel Call sign
(more info)
Site Distance and dir from Georges Heights Lookout
Click to re-center search
5 SYD05 Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA
Emergency use only
19 km (to the NW)
1 SYD01 12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE 21 km (to the SW)
6 VMB7 CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS 27 km (to the NNW)
7 SYD07 7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN 33 km (to the W)
8 MDC08 Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG 44 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 20 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.
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.

Cost to drive a car into the park (if you do not have a valid pass)

      $3

Public toilets are available in the park

A kiosk is available in the park

Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees
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