track notes, photographs, maps and more for South Head Coastal Walk are found in each of the tabs below
Please note: There are closed areas in Sydney Harbour National Park
Cross sectional view of the South Head Coastal Walk bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the South Head Coastal Walk bushwalking track 
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Rodney Raleigh Reserve
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Dudley Page Reserve
Walk: Easy - footpath |
Length = 1.47 km |
Time = 39 mins |
| Climb = 142 m |
Descent = -100 m |
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From the corner of Raleigh St and Lola Rd at the southern end of Rodney Reserve this track heads north through the reserve, next to the cliff edge until coming to the end of the reserve. At this point the track turns away from the cliffs and onto Weonga Rd, following this until turning right into Military Rd. Once on Military Rd the track bypasses Hunter St and Myuna Rd before turning right into Lancaster Rd and heading back towards the cliff edge where the Dudley Page Reserve begins.
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(1.47 km)
Dudley Page Reserve
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Diamond Bay Reserve
Track: Moderate - footpath |
Length = 852 m |
Time = 24 mins |
| Climb = 61 m |
Descent = -78 m |
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From the end of Lancaster Rd the track heads north along the cliff edge through the reserve until connecting with the footbridge at northern end. This follows the cliff edge very closely and goes in the Diamond Reserve, connecting to a footpath.
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(2.33 km)
Diamond Bay Reserve
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Clarke Reserve- Corner Clarke St and Jensen Av
Walk: Easy - footpath |
Length = 697 m |
Time = 14 mins |
| Climb = 46 m |
Descent = -9 m |
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From the southern end of the Diamond Bay Reserve (at the end of the board walk, opposite the corner of Craig and Isabelle Avenues), this walk heads north along the footpath, keeping the water to the right. At the northern end of the park, the footpath gradually goes up and connects to Chris Bang Crescent. The walk turns right and heads up the road (toward the water) before turning left into Marne St. Following this road, which merges with Jensen Av, the walk continues up the gentle hill until coming to Clarke Reserve, on the corner of Clarke St and Jensen Av.
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(3.02 km)
Clarke Reserve- corner Clarke St and Jensen Av
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Corner of Old South Head Road and Derby St
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath |
Length = 1.42 km |
Time = 32 mins |
| Climb = 60 m |
Descent = -85 m |
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From the entrance to Clarke Reserve located on the corner of Clarke St and Jensen Av the track follows the asphalt footpath around to the edge of the clifftop. Once at the cliff the track follows the footpath north past the maritime lighthouse until coming to an intersection with Old South Head Rd. At the intersection the track turns right and heads downhill along the footpath before branching off the road and rejoining the clifftop approximately 200m down the road.
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(4.44 km)
Corner of Old South Head Road and Derby St
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The Gap
Track: Moderate - footpath |
Length = 510 m |
Time = 13 mins |
| Climb = 26 m |
Descent = -58 m |
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From the corner of Old South Head Rd and Derby St, this walk branches off the road and goes along the footpath next to the clifftop. The path heads downhill past various historical monuments, including memorials for the Dunbar Ship that sank on the rocks below, and the large gun emplacements used for the protection of Sydney until World War II. The walk continues down until opening out into a bus zone at the bottom. This is 'The Gap'.
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(4.95 km)
The Gap
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Gun Emplacements
Track: Moderate - footpath |
Length = 268 m |
Time = 7 mins |
| Climb = 26 m |
Descent = -2 m |
From the bus zone at the Gap, this walk heads north, following the footpath marked by the sign 'Sydney Harbour National Park - Gap Bluff'. This footpath heads up the hill until coming to an intersection with a small track off to the left, approximately a third of the way up the hill. From the intersection, this walk heads north-east up the hill. The path follows the cliffline until reaching the top of the headland, where there are several gun emplacements and information on the historical significance of the area. Accompanying this, there is an intersection with a track on the left (west).
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(5.22 km)
Gun Emplacements
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The Gap
Track: Moderate - footpath |
Length = 565 m |
Time = 12 mins |
| Climb = 11 m |
Descent = -35 m |
From the top of the headland, this walk loops around to the west and descends a set of steep concrete steps. This leads to a group of the heritage buildings, including the Artillery Cottage that now serves as the caretaker's house. After these buildings, this walk heads up the stairs into the bush (to the right), and follows the bush track up the hill, until connecting with the footpath on the right. This path soon comes to an intersection of paths, near the gun emplacement. From the intersection, this walk heads down the footpath until reaching the bus zone, marked by the large signpost saying 'Sydney Harbour National Park - Gap Bluff'.
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Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk
A list of 1 walks that share part of their track with this one
The next 10 closest walks
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 | 3.6 km | Venus Repair Workshop | Suite 36a 104 Bathurst St , Sydney | (02) 9267 0706 | 6.9 km | Activate Outdoors | Lower Ground 511 Kent St , Sydney | (02) 9266 0122 | 7.1 km | Paddy Pallin | 507 Kent St , Sydney | 1800 805 398 | 7.2 km | Brandt Bros Est 1878 | 141 Devonshire St , Surry Hills | (02) 9318 2666 | 6.8 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to South Head Coastal Walk.
Fire DangerThis 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 ClimateWeather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here | Sunny. | | 18.5°C (feels like 0.0°) | | 0 km/h from the WSW | | 0% humidity (as at 17/04:34am) |
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