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South Head Coastal Walk

Time:	2 hrs 30 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	1.3 km S of Vaucluse
Length:	5.8 km Walk Length As this is a One Way walk, the 5.8 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point	Sydney Harbour National Park
Climb:	372 m
Style:	One way

While it can hardly be called a bush walk, this is one of Sydney's many fantastic coastal walks. The point of South Head has, over time, developed a detailed history so, on the day, make sure you spare some time to wander from one information sign to the next. The views from the footbridge between Dudley Page Reserve and Diamond Reserve also deserve time to appreciate.

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

Map of Walk

Location

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

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Terrain

Cross sectional view of the South Head Coastal Walk bushwalking track

Cross Section of the South Head Coastal Walk bushwalking track

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

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the South Head Coastal Walk bushwalking track

Track Notes

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Catch the bus to Rodney Raleigh Reserve
Catch the bus to Rodney Raleigh Reserve
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 Rodney Raleigh Reserve
Drive to Rodney Raleigh Reserve
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) Rodney Raleigh Reserve to Dudley Page Reserve Walk: Easy - footpath	Length = 1.47 km	Time = 39 mins
	Climb = 142 m	Descent = -100 m
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.

(1.47 km) Dudley Page Reserve to Diamond Bay Reserve Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 852 m	Time = 24 mins
	Climb = 61 m	Descent = -78 m
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.

(2.33 km) Diamond Bay Reserve to Clarke Reserve- Corner Clarke St and Jensen Av Walk: Easy - footpath	Length = 697 m	Time = 14 mins
	Climb = 46 m	Descent = -9 m
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.

(3.02 km) Clarke Reserve- corner Clarke St and Jensen Av to 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
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.

(4.44 km) Corner of Old South Head Road and Derby St to The Gap Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 510 m	Time = 13 mins
	Climb = 26 m	Descent = -58 m
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'.

(4.95 km) The Gap to 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).

(5.22 km) Gun Emplacements to 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'.

Catch the bus from The Gap
Catch the bus from The Gap
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 The Gap
Drive from The Gap
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
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Near by

A list of 1 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
South Head Heritage Walk	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	1.9 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	3.9 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Hermitage Foreshore Track	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	1.8 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	2.3 km
Mt Trefles	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	1.1 km	30 mins	2 / 6	3.3 km
Bradleys Head Walk	Sydney Harbour National Park	Circuit	1.7 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	4.3 km
Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	2.9 km	1 hr 30 mins	4 / 6	4.3 km
Chowder Bay to Georges Heights Lookout	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	0.9 km	30 mins	3 / 6	5.0 km
Clifton Gardens to Georges Heights	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	1.7 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	5.1 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	5.1 km
Georges Heights Lookout	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	0.1 km	7 mins	1 / 6	5.1 km
Taronga to Musgrave Wharf	Sydney Harbour National Park	One way	1.6 km	1 Hr	4 / 6	5.3 km
Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew	Sydney Harbour National Park	Return	0.9 km	30 mins	3 / 6	5.3 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	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.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from South Head Coastal Walk Click to re-center search
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	19 km (to the WSW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	23 km (to the NW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	32 km (to the NNW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	36 km (to the WNW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	49 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 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
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