Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Spit Bridge to Fisher Bay hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Spit to Fishers Bay
Time:
1 Hrs 30 mins
1.9 km N of Balmoral
Length:
3.6 km
Sydney Harbour National Park
Climb:
146 m
Style:
Circuit
This track from the Spit Bridge to Fisher Bay is a great little loop which also sees Sandy Bay. The track is well maintained which allows you to enjoy the harbour views more. As a walker you may also encounter some traffic if The Spit Bridge opens wile you're walkng over it.
(0 km) Int. Middle Harbour Yatcht Club car park and Spit Rd to Spit Bridge South Walk: Easy - footpath
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -4 m
From the intersection the track heads along the Spit Rd towards the bridge. The track heads along the road to where the road splits, to go over the bridge, outside Sydney Harbour Kayaks.
Sydney Harbour Kayaks
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Sydney Harbour Kayaks, on the South end of the Spit Bridge provide sales and rentals of kayaks. An hour ina single plastic kayak costs $20 and a double $40. The shop also provides tours of the harbour and provide for individuals through to large groups. For futher contact and booking: info@sydneyharbourkayaks.com.au or (02) 99604389 More info
(0.28 km) Spit Bridge South to Int. Spit Rd and Ellery's Punt Reserve road Walk: Easy - footpath
Distance = 0.4 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 11 m
Descent = -2 m
From the intersection the track heads over the Spit Bridge footpath to the other side where the track meets the road down to Ellery's Punt Reserve, first on the right.
Spit Bridge
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The Spit Bridge, was originally a punt service which then became a bridge in 1924. The current Spit Bridge was built during the 1950's. The bridge is a bascule bridge, as it's middle section can be raised to allow tall ships through. This ability of the bridge does however, stop traffic which has caused for the bridge to be the centre of some controversy. The Spit Bridge carries the Spit Rd and the Manly Scenic Walkway.
(0.64 km) Int. Spit Rd and Ellery's Punt Reserve road to Int. Ellery's Punt Reserve Rd and Manly Scenic Walkway Walk: Easy - footpath, road
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 2 m
Descent = -7 m
From the intersection the track heads down the road for approximately 30m to the intersection below the bridge, above on the left. From the intersection the track heads down the hill to Ellery's Punt Reserve car park on the right. The track continues past this down the footpath to the sign posted intersection.
Ellery's Punt Reserve
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Ellery's Punt Reserve is a very nice grassed area on the north eastern side of the Spit Bridge. The reserve has road access and parking for what seems to be a popular spot for a fish off the reserves bank. There is also seating and shaded areas.
(0.74 km) Ellery's Punt Reserve to Int. Peronne Ave and Graham St Track: Hard - other, footpath, road, footpath
Distance = 1.2 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 96 m
Descent = -54 m
Ellery's Punt Reserve is a very nice grassed area on the north eastern side of the Spit Bridge. The reserve has road access and parking for what seems to be a popular spot for a fish off the reserves bank. There is also seating and shaded areas. From the intersection the track heads along the footpath passing a few interpretation signs. The track quickly becomes gravel as it winds around the cove into Fisher Bay. The track passes over some boardwalk bridges in Fisher Bay to then climb up the hillside. The track winds around the hillside up a fewstairs right out to the point where metal gratings create the track which gives views over Middle Harbour and the Spit Bridge. The track then continues around the cove and into Sandy Bay where the track descends stairs to the road. From the end of Sandy Bay Rd the track heads along the road to the sign posted intersection with Fairbairn Ave. From the intersection the track heads up Fairbairn Ave to pass a garage on the left. The track takes numerous stairs up the hill for approximately 100m to Peronne Ave above.
(1.96 km) Int. Peronne Ave and Graham St to Int. Middle Harbour Yatcht Club car park and Spit Rd Walk: Easy - footpath, bushtrack, footpath, footpath, footpath
Distance = 1.6 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 42 m
Descent = -80 m
From the intersection the track heads west up Peronne Ave to come to an intersection with Linkmead Ave on the left. The track continues along Heaton Ave to the intersection with the Spit Rd. The track turns left down the hill of the Spit Rd to the intersection with Avona Cr. The track turns left into Avona Cr continuing down the road to an intersection with stone cut steps on the left. From the intersection the track heads down the sandstone steps to wind left across a bridge. The track quickly comes out onto Ellery's Punt Reserve Rd. From the intersection the track heads up the road to meet the footpath next to the Spit Rd. From the intersection the track heads down the hill and across the bridge to the split in the road opposite Sydney Harbour Kayaks. From the intersection outside Sydney Harbour Kayaks the track heads down along the Spit Rd to turn left before the hill into Middle Harbour Yatcht Club's car park.
Drive from Int. Middle Harbour Yatcht Club car park and Spit Rd
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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