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Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for South Head Coastal Walk hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
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Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  2 Hrs
  5.4 km
  381 m
  One way

   1.3 km S of Vaucluse 
  Sydney Harbour National Park  bus car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

While it can hardly be called a bushwalk 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 the 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.

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

Location                                                                                                                                                                Tracknotes Sponsor

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Map of South Head Coastal Walk hiking track
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Rodney Raleigh Reserve
Dudley Page Reserve
Diamond Bay Reserve
Clarke Reserve- corner Clarke Rd and Jensen Av
Corner of Old South Head Road and Derby St
The Gap
Caretakers Cottage Intersection
Gun Emplacements
Caretakers Cottage Intersection
Starting point for this hiking track: Dudley Page Reserve

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
 Bondi 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-91302S 
 Sydney Heads 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-91302N 
 Sydney 1:100 000 Map Series 9130 

Photo Gallery

 
Rodney Raleigh Reserve
 
Rodney Raleigh Reserve
 
There are several sections of road along this track
 
There are several sections of road along this track
 
The coast down off the footbridge
 
The coast down off the footbridge

 
Looking along the coast at the footbridge between Dudley Page and Diamond Reserves
 
Looking along the coast at the footbridge between Dudley Page and Diamond Reserves
 
The footpath through Clarke Reserve
 
The footpath through Clarke Reserve
 
The anchor from The Dunbar
 
The anchor from The Dunbar

 
Track north from the Gap
 
Track north from the Gap
 
Looking south from the Gun Emplacements
 
Looking south from the Gun Emplacements
 
The Harbour Bridge from the Gun Emplacements
 
The Harbour Bridge from the Gun Emplacements

Terrain profile

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
Public transport (bus) available to for this Bushwalk 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 Rodney Raleigh Reserve
You can drive (or ride your bike) to 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 the walk.
Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill | Central | Chatswood | Dural | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Manly | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland

(0 km) Rodney Raleigh Reserve to Dudley Page Reserve
Walk: Easy - footpath
Distance = 1.1 km Time = 35 mins
Climb = 143 m Descent = -102 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.

(1.07 km) Dudley Page Reserve to Diamond Bay Reserve
Track: Moderate - footpath
Distance = 0.9 km Time = 20 mins
Climb = 64 m Descent = -81 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.

(1.92 km) Diamond Bay Reserve to Clarke Reserve- Corner Clarke Rd and Jensen Av
Walk: Easy - footpath
Distance = 0.7 km Time = 10 mins
Climb = 47 m Descent = -9 m
From the southern end of the Diamond Bay Reserve at the edge of the footbridge the track heads north along the footpath to the end of the park where it gradually goes up and connects to Chris Bang Crescent. The track turns right and heads along the road for approximately 50m before turning left and heading north. Chris Marne Cr merges with Marne St which merges with Jensen Av all going north and slightly up until coming to Clarke Reserve on the corner of Clarke Rd and Jensen Av.

(2.62 km) Clarke Reserve- corner Clarke Rd and Jensen Av to Corner of Old South Head Road and Derby St
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Distance = 1.4 km Time = 30 mins
Climb = 64 m Descent = -90 m
From the entrance to Clarke Reserve located on the corner of Clarke Rd 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.

(4.03 km) Corner of Old South Head Road and Derby St to The Gap
Track: Moderate - footpath
Distance = 0.5 km Time = 10 mins
Climb = 25 m Descent = -57 m
From the corner of of Old South Head Rd and Derby St the track branches off the road and goes along the footpath next to the clifftop. This heads downhill past various historical monuments including memorabilia to the Dunbar Ship that sank on the rocks below and the large gun emplacements used for the protection of Sydney up to World War II. This continues down until opening out into a bus zone at the bottom. This is The Gap.

(4.54 km) The Gap to Gun Emplacements
Track: Moderate - footpath
Distance = 0.3 km Time = 5 mins
Climb = 25 m Descent = -2 m
From the bus-zone at the Gap the track heads north the track following the footpath marked by the sign saying "Sydney Harbour National Park- Gap Bluff" 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 the track heads north-east up the hill following the cliff line 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 also an intersection with a track heading off to the left (west)

(4.81 km) Gun Emplacements to The Gap
Track: Moderate - footpath
Distance = 0.6 km Time = 10 mins
Climb = 13 m Descent = -38 m
From the top of the headland the track loops around to the west and descends a set of steep concrete steps to a group of the heritage buildings, including the Artillery Cottage that now serves as the caretakers house. From the carpark of this group of buildings the track connects with the footpath using the small bushtrack to the east.
From the intersection the track 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
Public transport (bus) available to for this Bushwalk 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 The Gap
You can drive (or ride your bike) to this bushwalk There is free parking available.
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 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

Weather and Park info

Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here
Mostly fine and sunny.
Mostly fine and sunny.
17.6°C (feels like °)
20 km/h from the SSW (gusting 33)
0% humidity     (as at 12/04:30pm)
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.

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
Facilities


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
Emergancy use only
23 km (to the NW)
7 SYD07 Water Tank Corner of Loftus Rd and Pennant Hills Rd PENNANT HILLS 26 km (to the NW)
6 VMB7 CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS 32 km (to the NNW)
8 MDC08 Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG 49 km (to the N)

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