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Map of Green (Laings) Point Loop
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Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Green (Laings) Point Loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Green (Laings) Point Loop bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
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Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	240m
		Time	15 mins
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Grade 2/6 Walk: Easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
This whole walk, 240m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track
Around 210m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 30m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs
This whole walk, 240m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
This whole walk, 240m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 240m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
This whole walk, 240m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Track Notes

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Catch the bus to End of Pacific St
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. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive to End of Pacific St
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) End of Pacific St to Green (Laings) Point Park Walk: Easy - footpath	Length = 30 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -3 m
From the end of Pacific St, this walk heads past the large 'Sydney Harbour National Park - Green Point' sign[1] and follows the concrete footpath down the steps to find a monument commemorating the landing of Governor Phillip in 1788[2] in front of the toilet block.

Green Point Park	Alt = 6 m
Also know as Laings Point, Green Point is a headland on the inside of South Head. The park (at the end of Pacific St) is inside the National Park[3] and is on sloped ground[4]. There is a toilet[5][6], great water views[7], an open grassy area, bench seats[8] and a monument[9]. The monument reminds visitors that Cove Beach (just below) was the first landing place for Governor Philip in 1788[10]. The park is a pleasant place to rest and is sometimes hired for weddings[11]. A cottage[12] at the top can also be hired from NPWS to make a weekend of your adventures[13].

(0.03 km) Green (Laings) Point Park to Southern End of Camp Cove Beach Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - footpath	Length = 52 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -5 m
Turn right: From the monument commemorating the landing of Governor Phillip in 1788[14], in the middle of Green Point Park, this walk heads down the concrete path and steps[15], heading directly away from the brick toilet block. The path soon heads down a timber staircase[16] to find the southern end of Camp Cove Beach[17]. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then veer right to continue along this walk.)

Camp Cove	Alt = 5 m
Camp Cove is home to a lovely, yellow sand, north-east facing beach. The cove is on the protected side of South Head and is a popular spot for swimming and relaxing on the beach. At the northern end of the beach is a kiosk[18], toilet block[19] and an entrance to Sydney Harbour National Park[20]. The cove was an important location to the Cadigal (Gadigal) people who gathered fresh water, shellfish, launched their canoes and buried some of their people nearby[21]. This cove is also believed to be the first landing place for Europeans in 1788. The name Camp Cove was given during that landing and appears on the earliest maps of Sydney Harbour[22][23].

(0.03 km) Green (Laings) Point Park to Green (Laings) Point Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 87 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -5 m
Veer left: From the monument commemorating the landing of Governor Phillip in 1788[24], in the middle of the park, this walk heads downhill diagonally across the grassy area, keeping the water ahead and to your right[25]. The walk then follows the steps down between the gap in the bushes[26] and across the grass to find a tall sandstone monument[27] and an information sign about the 'World War II Anti-Torpedo Boom'[28] at Green (Laings) Point, beside the water[29].

Green (Laings) Point	Alt = 3 m
Green (Laings) Point is an open grassland reserve with extensive harbour views. Then western tip of the point is still home to many relics, reminding visitors that this area played a significant role in the 1480m anti-submarine net that spanned the harbour entrance, built in 1942. The other end of the net attached to Georges Head[30]. Midway through construction, in May 1942, was when the three Japanese midget submarines entered and attacked vessels in the harbour [31]. From this headland, there are still some preserved parts of the net's construction, including the winch house foundations[32], the anti-motor torpedo boat defensive battery entrance[33] and another battery[34]. There is also a information sign with more details about the history of the area[35]. More info

(0.12 km) Green (Laings) Point to End of Pacific St Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 126 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 9 m	Descent = -1 m
Continue straight: From the 'World War II Anti-Torpedo Boom'[36] information sign, this walk heads along the grass away from the tall sandstone monument[37], keeping the water on your right. The walk follows the worn path between the bushes[38] then between the two bunkers[39][40], and then across the next grassy clearing towards the house[41]. Near the house, the walk turns left and heads up the hill then steps[42] to find the end of Pacific St[43][44].

Catch the bus from End of Pacific St
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. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive from End of Pacific St
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 links currently not working, sorry

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
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

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	6.4 km
Kellys Camping & Outdoors	826 Pittwater Rd , Dee Why	(02) 9972 0061	9.5 km
Inski	46 York St , Sydney	(02) 9233 3200	7.3 km
Mitchells Adventure	81 York St , Sydney	(02) 9299 6321	7.3 km
Venus Repair Workshop	Suite 36a 104 Bathurst St , Sydney	(02) 9267 0706	7.4 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Green (Laings) Point Loop.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Green (Laings) Point Loop Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	20 km (to the NW)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	22 km (to the SW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	28 km (to the NNW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	35 km (to the W)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	45 km (to the N)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 23 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

Clear. 17.8°C (feels like 0.0°) 30 km/h from the WSW (gusting 32) 0% humidity     (as at 20/05:04pm)

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.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Sydney Harbour National Park
Closure information last downloaded Monday 20th of May 2013 05:00 PM
CLOSED AREAS
Upgrade works to HMAS Sydney 1 Mast - Athol Hall to Bradleys Head - Bradleys Head Amphitheatre (Ends Friday 4 October)

Upgrade works are commencing on the lower path from Athol Hall to the end of Bradleys Head. People are asked to follow directional signage as there will be diversions and track closures in place during the various stages of this project.

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