This walk guides you through the historic and well maintained outer Middle Head fortification battery. Take a step back in time, by walking along Old Fort Road past the old barracks and through the banksia forest to the open clearing and array of gun emplacements. At the fortification, you can explore the tunnels, underground rooms and circular gun emplacements, enjoy the views of the sea cliffs and harbour views.
Middle Head Battery walk
And Walk
Middle Head Battery walk
30 mins
10 m
Easy track
(0km) Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead → Int. Old Fort and Govenors Rds
70 m
1 mins
0m
-3m
Very easy
Mosman[2]), this walk heads to the very end of Middle Head Rd towards the sandstone wall[3]. After 50m the walk heads over the bridged ‘Middle Head Moat’[4][5], then around the boom gate to come to a signposted intersection with ‘Old Fort Rd’ and ‘Govenors Rd’[6]. (There is a public toilet
in the sandstone building the right)
(0.07km) Int. Old Fort and Govenors Rds → Old Fort Road gun brackets
220 m
4 mins
2m
-4m
Easy track
and ‘Barracks No.1’[8] to the left. After about 130m the old road heads over a rise and then leads down between the metal bollards[9] to come to an intersection in a large clearing beside a row large gun timber brackets (bases)[10], marked with a ‘Middle Head’ sign[11]
(0.29km) Old Fort Road gun brackets → Middle Head Fort
50 m
1 mins
1m
0m
Easy track
Outer Middle Head Battery
(0.33km) Outer Forts → Western Fort
110 m
4 mins
5m
-31m
Hard track
[22] for another 15m to come beside the unfenced western forts[23] and tall cliff[24]. Keep two full body lengths back from cliffs and significant drops to reduce the risk of falling. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn sharp right.
Maps for the Middle Head Battery walk walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Sydney Heads | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91302N SYDNEY HEADS | NSW-91302N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Middle Head Battery walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Middle Head Battery walk
Accessibility summary information for the Middle Head Battery walk
Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 0 places to sit on this walk.
Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Trip Hazard Ground is rough and slopes moderately steeply down to unfenced drop into gun emplcement and cliff edge. Significant unfenced fall risk. Found about 330m into the walk.
Accessibility Details
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 664 m | ||
Time | 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 2/6 Easy track |
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) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 270m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 65m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 270m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 65m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 330m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 330m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 330m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 330m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Middle Head Battery walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Middle Head Battery walk walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Middle Head Battery walk walk starts and ends at the Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead (gps: -33.826961, 151.2643)
Your transport options to Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. Parking fees apply in the area.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/mhbw
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Cobblers Beach
And Walk
Cobblers Beach
30 mins
58 m
Hard track
This walk guides you down a short but fairly steep trail to the beautiful Cobblers Beach. The beach is a small pretty and clothing optional beach on the northern edge of Middle Head in Sydney Harbour NP. There is a grassy area above the beach if you want to picnic and the water is generally protected from the swell and the rocks on the shoreline are interesting to explore.
(0km) Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead → Cobblers Beach Trail sign
50 m
1 mins
0m
-2m
Easy track
(0.05km) Cobblers Beach Trail sign → Cobblers Beach
420 m
10 mins
8m
-48m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the wide management trail downhill. The trail starts to bend left and heads noteably more steeply downhill
[8] in places over the next 220m where the trail mostly flattens out[9] and bends sharply right. After this bend, the trail continues to lead more gently downhill for another 50m to come to an open grassy area signposted as ‘Cobblers Beach’[10]. Access to the sand is down a few uneven stone steps
.
Cobblers Beach
Maps for the Cobblers Beach walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Sydney Heads | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91302N SYDNEY HEADS | NSW-91302N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Cobblers Beach bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cobblers Beach
Accessibility summary information for the Cobblers Beach
Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 0 places to sit on this walk.
Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Trip Hazard A series of 4 cut sandstone steps (ranging up to 34cm high) and debris to access sandy beach area. Found about 440m into the walk.
Accessibility Details
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 930 m | ||
Time | 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 290m of this walk is very steep, whilst the remaining 180m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 420m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 50m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 420m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 50m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 470m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 470m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 290m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 180m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Cobblers Beach walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Cobblers Beach walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Cobblers Beach walk starts and ends at the Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead (gps: -33.826982, 151.26425)
Your transport options to Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. Parking fees apply in the area.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/cb
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Inner Middle Head Battery walk
And Walk
Inner Middle Head Battery walk
30 mins
26 m
Moderate track
On this walk you will explore the historic northern or ‘inner’ Middle Head fortification battery. You can explore the trenches, tunnels and rooms of the fortifications on the less busy gun emplacements on Middle Head. The vegetation, water, cliff and harbour views are also spectacular and well worth spending a bit of time to carefully explore and soak up the sites.
(0km) Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead → Int. Old Fort and Govenors Rds
70 m
1 mins
0m
-3m
Very easy
Mosman[2]), this walk heads to the very end of Middle Head Rd towards the sandstone wall[3]. After 50m the walk heads over the bridged ‘Middle Head Moat’[4][5], then around the boom gate to come to a signposted intersection with ‘Old Fort Rd’ and ‘Govenors Rd’[6]. (There is a public toilet
in the sandstone building the right)
(0.07km) Int. Old Fort and Govenors Rds → Int. Govenors Rd and Inner Forts Trk
140 m
2 mins
0m
-4m
Easy track
(0.2km) Int. Govenors Rd and Inner Forts Trk → Inner Forts intersection
110 m
2 mins
1m
0m
Moderate track
(0.31km) Inner Forts intersection → Disappearing Gun Pit North
70 m
2 mins
0m
-18m
Moderate track
[14][15] beside the ocean cliffs[16]. Take extra care as the ground slopes towards the gun pit and cliff edges – stay 2 body lengths back from any significant drop.
Inner Middle Head Battery
Maps for the Inner Middle Head Battery walk walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Sydney Heads | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91302N SYDNEY HEADS | NSW-91302N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Inner Middle Head Battery walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Inner Middle Head Battery walk
Accessibility summary information for the Inner Middle Head Battery walk
Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 0 places to sit on this walk.
Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Trip Hazard Ground is rough and slopes moderately steeply down to unfenced drop into gun emplcement. Significant unfenced fall risk. Found about 370m into the walk.
Accessibility Details
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 762 m | ||
Time | 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
200m of this walk is flat with no steps and another 110m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (70m) has short steep hills.
Quality of track
210m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 110m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (65m) follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 270m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 110m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 380m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 380m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 200m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 180m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Inner Middle Head Battery walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Inner Middle Head Battery walk walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Inner Middle Head Battery walk walk starts and ends at the Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead (gps: -33.826961, 151.2643)
Your transport options to Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. Parking fees apply in the area.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/imhbw
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Arabanoo Lookout
And Walk
Arabanoo Lookout
15 mins
5 m
Very easy
This short and easy walk leads from Tania Park to wonderful views of Arabanoo Lookout. The views over North Head and the water are wonderful. There is a concrete path leading the whole way and two seats at the top waiting for you to soak up the views. Tania Park can get busy on weekends with sport and walkers. A lovely walk if you are in the area. There are toilets, picnic area and playground at the far end of the Oval.
Tania Park
(0km) Dobroyd Scenic Drive → Arabanoo Lookout
70 m
1 mins
0m
-5m
Very easy
.
Arabanoo Lookout
at the lookout.
This lookout is named after Arabanoo, an Aboriginal man kidnapped in December 1788, by British marines on Governor Phillips orders. The Governor believed that this was justified as he wished to facilitate communication between the British and the Aborigines. Arabanoo lived in the company of the Europeans until the 18th May 1789 where he died due to smallpox infection.
Maps for the Arabanoo Lookout walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Sydney Heads | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91302N SYDNEY HEADS | NSW-91302N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Arabanoo Lookout bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Arabanoo Lookout
Accessibility summary information for the Arabanoo Lookout
Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 2 places to sit on this walk.
They are 70m apart.
Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Accessibility Details
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 142 m | ||
Time | 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 1/6 Very easy |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Flat, no steps (1/6) |
Quality of track | Smooth and hardened path (1/6) | ||
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) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 70m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 70m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 70m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 70m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 70m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 70m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Arabanoo Lookout walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Arabanoo Lookout walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Arabanoo Lookout walk starts and ends at the Dobroyd Scenic Drive (gps: -33.808363, 151.2688)
Your main transport option to Dobroyd Scenic Drive is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/al
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew
And Walk
Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew
30 mins
61 m
Moderate track
This track takes you from Taronga Zoo Ferry, directly to Camp Curlew. A perfect little walk for the Impressionist wanting to recreate the attraction to Camp Curlew for painting. Little Sirius Cove is a secluded beach, worth the short sidetrip. Camp Curlew is a secluded spot on Sydney Harbour and has historically been used as a retreat by artists.
(0km) Taronga Zoo Wharf → Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk
340 m
9 mins
26m
-22m
Moderate track
(0.34km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk → Little Sirius Cove
60 m
1 mins
0m
-5m
Moderate track
(0.34km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk → Camp Curlew
120 m
2 mins
2m
-11m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down towards the water and onto the wooden platform.
Camp Curlew
Maps for the Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Parramatta River | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER | NSW-91303N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 930 m | ||
Time | 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
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) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 340m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 120m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
340m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 110m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (20m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 470m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 470m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 470m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 470m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew walk starts and ends at the Taronga Zoo Wharf (gps: -33.84575, 151.23979)
Your transport options to Taronga Zoo Wharf are by;
Ferry. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/tztcc
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Cremorne Point to Taronga Zoo
And Walk
Cremorne Point to Taronga Zoo
1 hr 45 mins
218 m
Moderate track
This delightful walk from Cremorne to Taronga Zoo enjoys stunning harbour views and a number of sites to explore along bushland and suburban tracks. Starting from Cremorne ferry wharf, there is an option for a closer look at Robertsons Point lighthouse before continuing around Cremorne Reserve into Mosmans Bay. The walk continues through Little Sirius Bay, and offers the chance to visit historic Camp Curlew before finishing at the scenic Taronga Zoo wharf. A great way to enjoy a few hours exploring this beautiful harbour.
Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf
(0km) Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf → Sophies Lookout
40 m
1 mins
2m
-1m
Easy track
Sophies Lookout
(0.04km) Sophies Lookout → Robertsons Point Lookout
200 m
3 mins
0m
-8m
Easy track
Robertsons Point Lookout
(0.04km) Sophies Lookout → Elephants Ear
370 m
7 mins
13m
-9m
Very easy
Elephants Ear
(0.41km) Elephants Ear → Mosman Bay Marina
1.2 km
25 mins
46m
-56m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Old Cremorne Wharf’ sign[33] sign gently uphill along the path, keeping the water to your right. The path soon comes to another intersection where this walk tends right[34], following the path for about 120m (passing a few informal side tracks[35][36]) to find some large sandstone boulders[37] and the entrance to the ‘Old Cremorne’ Ferry Wharf[38][39].
Turn left: From the Old Cremorne Ferry Wharf[40] entrance, this walk follows the footpath away from the power lines[41] keeping the water to your right[42]. The path leads up the hill and after ≈180m, the path heads up a set of steps. The path continues to enjoy water views[43][44] (to your right), passing behind a row of houses[45]. Soon the path bends left to pass a ‘Cremorne Point’ sign[46] and find a clear three-way intersection and a bench seat[47].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Bromley Ave’ sign[48] along the footpath (not actually a road) between the row of houses to find a four-way intersection[49] at the last house, number five[50].
Continue straight: From 5 Bromley Ave[51], this walk heads down the steps[52][53] and follows the path to cross the timber bridge[54] over the valley. The walk bends right and follows the path for ≈250m, enjoying the water views to your right[55]. The path then passes a ‘Harnett Park’ sign[56] (and ignores the upper track on your left), then heads down some steps and turns left. The walk heads past the ‘Rowers Restaurant’[57] to a car park and the Mosman Bay Marina[58].
Rowers Restaurant
(1.57km) Mosman Bay Marina → Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf
400 m
7 mins
7m
-6m
Very easy
Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf and Shops
Across the road is Mosman Wharf Store, selling groceries and snacks, newspapers, bait and travel tickets[71]. Open weekdays 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm & Sun 8am-2pm, for more information, call (02) 9969 9369.
(1.96km) Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf → South Mosman Wharf
610 m
14 mins
40m
-33m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill along ‘Musgrave St’[80] towards the distant water views. At the end of the street, the walk comes to a turning area[81], bus stop, shelter[82] and the entrance to the ‘South Mosman Wharf’[83].
(2.57km) South Mosman Wharf → Curraghbeena Point
90 m
2 mins
18m
0m
Moderate track
Curraghbeena Point Lookout
(2.66km) Curraghbeena Point → End of Curraghbeena Rd
400 m
9 mins
24m
-17m
Moderate track
(3.07km) End of Curraghbeena Rd → No. 4 Curlew Camp Rd
160 m
6 mins
10m
-30m
Moderate track
(3.22km) No. 4 Curlew Camp Rd → Int. Illawarra St and Curlew Camp Rd
90 m
2 mins
3m
-7m
Very easy
(3.31km) Int. Illawarra St and Curlew Camp Rd → Sirius Cove Reserve
100 m
2 mins
0m
-8m
Easy track
Sirius Cove Reserve
(3.41km) Sirius Cove Reserve → Bottom of Whiting Beach Rd steps
250 m
5 mins
17m
-6m
Easy track
(3.65km) Bottom of Whiting Beach Rd steps → Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk
240 m
6 mins
16m
-17m
Easy track
(3.89km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk → Camp Curlew
120 m
2 mins
2m
-11m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down towards the water and onto the wooden platform. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.
Camp Curlew
(3.89km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk → Taronga Zoo Wharf
340 m
9 mins
22m
-26m
Moderate track
Maps for the Cremorne Point to Taronga Zoo walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Parramatta River | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER | NSW-91303N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Cremorne Point to Taronga Zoo bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cremorne Point to Taronga Zoo
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 4.2 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 45 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
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 | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
1.8km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 1.3km has short steep hills. The remaining (1.2km) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 3.4km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 820m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 4.2km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 4.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 4.2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 4.1km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 160m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Cremorne Point to Taronga Zoo walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Cremorne Point to Taronga Zoo walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Cremorne Point to Taronga Zoo walk starts at the Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf (gps: -33.847645, 151.23102)
Your transport options to Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf are by;
Ferry. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Cremorne Point to Taronga Zoo ends at the Taronga Zoo Wharf (gps: -33.84575, 151.23979)
Your transport options to Taronga Zoo Wharf are by;
Ferry. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/cpttz
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Taronga to Musgrave Wharf
And Walk
Taronga to Musgrave Wharf
1 Hr
111 m
Moderate track
(0km) Taronga Zoo Wharf → Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk
340 m
9 mins
26m
-22m
Moderate track
(0.34km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk → Camp Curlew
120 m
2 mins
2m
-11m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down towards the water and onto the wooden platform. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.
Camp Curlew
(0.34km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk → Sirius Cove Reserve
480 m
11 mins
23m
-33m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Curlew Camp’ sign pointing to ‘Sirius Cove’[4], keeping the water glimpse to your left. The path leads behind some house and past a two-storey scout hall on the beach below (on your left). The path continues and soon winds down to Sirius Cove Reserve.
Sirius Cove Reserve
(0.82km) Sirius Cove Reserve → Int. Illawarra St and Curlew Camp Rd
100 m
2 mins
8m
0m
Easy track
(0.92km) Int. Illawarra St and Curlew Camp Rd → No. 4 Curlew Camp Rd
90 m
2 mins
7m
-3m
Very easy
(1.01km) No. 4 Curlew Camp Rd → End of Curraghbeena Rd
160 m
6 mins
30m
-10m
Moderate track
(1.17km) End of Curraghbeena Rd → South Mosman Wharf
490 m
11 mins
17m
-42m
Moderate track
Turn right: From ‘Curraghbeena Point Lookout’[27], this walk walk heads downhill directly away from the front of ‘The Castle’[28] following the ‘To Musgrave St Ferry via Herron Walk’ sign[29]. At the end of the short street the walk heads down a series of steps [30] ignoring the private property paths but turning left at intersection part way down. The steps lead down to Musgrave St and an information sign[31][32]. Here the walk turns right to find the entrance to the ‘South Mosman Wharf’[33].
The walk then takes the footpath stairs, to the right of the cul-de-sac, down until arriving next to the entrance of South Musgrave Wharf. The walk heads up to South Musgrave Wharf.
Maps for the Taronga to Musgrave Wharf walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Parramatta River | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER | NSW-91303N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Taronga to Musgrave Wharf bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Taronga to Musgrave Wharf
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 1.7 km | ||
Time | 1 Hr | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
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 | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
990m of this walk has short steep hills and another 580m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (95m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 840m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 820m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 1.7km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.7km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 1.5km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 160m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Taronga to Musgrave Wharf walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Taronga to Musgrave Wharf walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Taronga to Musgrave Wharf walk starts at the Taronga Zoo Wharf (gps: -33.84575, 151.23979)
Your transport options to Taronga Zoo Wharf are by;
Ferry. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Taronga to Musgrave Wharf ends at the South Mosman Wharf (gps: -33.843208, 151.23294)
Your transport options to South Mosman Wharf are by;
Ferry. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ttmw
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Balmoral Beach to The Spit
And Walk
Balmoral Beach to The Spit
2 hrs 30 mins
85 m
Hard track
This walks follows the coast from Balmoral to the Spit and across Spit Bridge. There are some alternate tracks to consider at high-tides, which take the streets over the headlands. Balmoral and Chinamans Beaches are very nice places for lunch and a swim. Allows time to wander and explore. There are plenty of options for swimming.
(0km) Balmoral Park car park → Rocky Point Bridge
860 m
14 mins
5m
-9m
Easy track
Balmoral Beach
(0.86km) Rocky Point Bridge → Rocky Point
110 m
2 mins
0m
-1m
Moderate track
(0.86km) Rocky Point Bridge → Int. Wyargine Reserve Trk and Balmoral Beach
480 m
8 mins
8m
-3m
Moderate track
(1.33km) Int. Wyargine Reserve Trk and Balmoral Beach → Chinamans Beach Reserve South
850 m
18 mins
42m
-43m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads up the road following ‘Stanton Rd’ then ‘Burran Ave’ signs, to veer left onto Hopetoun Ave. The walk soon passes Kirk Oswald Ave (off to the left). After a while the road again splits into two levels, opposite the intersection of Armitage Rd.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, following the sign ‘Armitage Lane’ along the road, and around to the left into Rosherville Rd. The walk continues along the footpath, passing a large boulder and a bench on the right before winding down behind the playground in Rosherville Reserve. The track passes the playground, taking the closest access track to the southern end of Chinamans Beach. Now Turn sharp left to rejoin the main walk .
(1.33km) Int. Wyargine Reserve Trk and Balmoral Beach → Chinamans Beach Reserve South
840 m
16 mins
24m
-25m
Hard track
Chinamans Beach and Reserve
(2.17km) Chinamans Beach Reserve South → Int. Grecia Lane Trk and Chinamans Beach Reserve North
230 m
4 mins
4m
-5m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the beach with the water to the right. The walk leads to the stairs at the end of the beach.
(2.4km) Int. Grecia Lane Trk and Chinamans Beach Reserve North → Int. Middle Harbour Yacht Club car park and Spit Rd
1.1 km
25 mins
55m
-56m
Moderate track
(2.4km) Int. Grecia Lane Trk and Chinamans Beach Reserve North → Middle Harbour Yacht Club entrance
860 m
16 mins
18m
-19m
Hard track
Spit Syphon
(3.26km) Middle Harbour Yacht Club entrance → Spit Bridge South
360 m
6 mins
2m
-5m
Easy track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads along Spit Rd towards the bridge, keeping the shops on your right. The walk heads along the road to where it splits, to go over the bridge, opposite ‘Sydney Harbour Kayaks’.
Sydney Harbour Kayaks
(3.62km) Spit Bridge South → Int. Spit Rd and Ellery’s Punt Reserve Road
350 m
6 mins
11m
-2m
Easy track
Spit Bridge
(3.97km) Int. Spit Rd and Ellery’s Punt Reserve Road → Int. Ellery’s Punt Reserve Rd and Manly Scenic Walkway
100 m
2 mins
2m
-7m
Easy track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill towards the water. The walk soon comes to Ellery’s Punt Reserve car park on the right. This walk continues past this, down the footpath to the signposted intersection.
Ellery’s Punt Reserve
(4.07km) Int. Ellery’s Punt Reserve Rd and Manly Scenic Walkway → Int. Battle Boulevard and Manly Rd
230 m
5 mins
11m
0m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the end of the cul-de-sac, this walk follows Battle Bvd up the road to the car park just near the intersection with Manly Road.
Maps for the Balmoral Beach to The Spit walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Parramatta River | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER | NSW-91303N |
Sydney Heads | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91302N SYDNEY HEADS | NSW-91302N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Balmoral Beach to The Spit bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Balmoral Beach to The Spit
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 4.3 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | Minimal directional signs (4/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
1.8km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 1.7km is very steep. Whilst another 720m has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 90m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
1.7km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 950m follows a smooth and hardened path. Whilst another 860m follows a clear and well formed track or trail and the remaining 790m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
1.8km of this walk is clearly signposted and another 1.7km has minimal directional signs. The remaining (790m) has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 2.6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.7km requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 2.6km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1.7km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 2.6km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 1.7km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Balmoral Beach to The Spit walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Balmoral Beach to The Spit walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Balmoral Beach to The Spit walk starts at the Balmoral Park car park (gps: -33.829056, 151.25567)
Your transport options to Balmoral Park car park are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Balmoral Beach to The Spit ends at the Int. Battle Boulevard and Manly Rd (gps: -33.800405, 151.24678)
Your transport options to Int. Battle Boulevard and Manly Rd are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/bbtts
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk
And Walk
Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk
1 Hr
83 m
Moderate track
This is an excellent walk with some very scenic views. The walk travels along a well used track through the thick coastal bush. The views are capped off by the vista over Sydney Harbour from the Grotto Point Lighthouse. Easy parking, a few good side trips, and in particular, the Aboriginal Engravings, make this walk all the more appealing.
(0km) End of Cutler Road → Grotto Point Engravings track
170 m
4 mins
0m
-18m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Castle Rock Beach 800m’ sign along the bush track and down the stone steps, keeping the ocean to the left. The track winds down the hill until it flattens out at the intersection with a short track (heading to the Grotto Point engravings track) on the left.
(0.17km) Grotto Point Engravings track → Grotto Point Engravings
40 m
1 mins
2m
0m
Moderate track
Grotto Point Engravings
(0.17km) Grotto Point Engravings track → Int of Grotto Point Lighthouse and Manly to Spit tracks
110 m
3 mins
1m
-8m
Moderate track
(0.28km) Int of Grotto Point Lighthouse and Manly to Spit tracks → Int of Grotto Point Lighthouse and Grotto Point Cliffs tracks
140 m
3 mins
2m
-13m
Moderate track
(0.42km) Int of Grotto Point Lighthouse and Grotto Point Cliffs tracks → Grotto Point Cliffs
100 m
2 mins
0m
-18m
Moderate track
(0.42km) Int of Grotto Point Lighthouse and Grotto Point Cliffs tracks → Grotto Point Lighthouse
420 m
8 mins
2m
-39m
Moderate track
Grotto Point Lighthouse
(0.83km) Grotto Point lighthouse → Old concrete bunker
50 m
1 mins
1m
-2m
Moderate track
Maps for the Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Sydney Heads | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91302N SYDNEY HEADS | NSW-91302N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 1.7 km | ||
Time | 1 Hr | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 590m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 250m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 700m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 140m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 700m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 140m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 550m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 280m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 830m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 590m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 250m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk walk starts and ends at the End of Cutler Road (gps: -33.812616, 151.26351)
Your transport options to End of Cutler Road are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gplxx
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Taronga Wharf to Chowder Bay
And Walk
Taronga Wharf to Chowder Bay
2 hrs
246 m
Moderate track
Starting at Taronga Wharf, this walk passes many icons of Sydney, including Taronga Zoo, HMAS Sydney Mast, Chowder Bay. The walk also provides views across the water to the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Fort Denison and the city skyline. The walk has many brilliant vantage points over the harbour with some spots to stop for a coffee and lunch. A great walk to see Sydney Harbour from a different view.
(0km) Taronga Zoo Wharf → Taronga Zoo Entrance
220 m
4 mins
11m
-5m
Very easy
Taronga Zoo
(0.22km) Taronga Zoo Entrance → Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Athol Hall Trk
410 m
9 mins
24m
-15m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads down the stairs then continues along the hill for a short time. The walk descends more stairs to a signposted intersection.
(0.63km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Athol Hall Trk → Athol Hall
70 m
2 mins
9m
0m
Moderate track
Athol Hall
(0.63km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Athol Hall Trk → HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head
670 m
16 mins
31m
-40m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads towards the car park, keeping the harbour to the right. The walk leads approximately 10m to the intersection with a track (leading down to Bradleys Head Amphitheatre).
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath next to the car park for a short distance, until it comes to be above the flag pole, HMAS Sydney Mast.
HMAS Sydney Memorial Mast
More info.
(1.3km) HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head → Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Taylors Bay Lookout track
790 m
17 mins
42m
-29m
Easy track
(2.09km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Taylors Bay Lookout track → Taylors Bay Lookout
50 m
1 mins
0m
-6m
Moderate track
(2.09km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Taylors Bay Lookout track → Int. End of Iluka Rd access and Borogegal Trks
680 m
17 mins
41m
-51m
Moderate track
(2.77km) Taylors intersection → Chowder Head track intersection
570 m
14 mins
47m
-30m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the house and clearing along the fairly flat track keeping the water glimpses to your right. The path soon leads to a clear three-way intersection with a ‘Ashton Park’ sign pointing back along the track.
(3.33km) Chowder Head track intersection → Chowder Head
90 m
2 mins
0m
-10m
Moderate track
Chowder Head
(3.33km) Chowder Head track intersection → Bottom of Morella Rd track
110 m
2 mins
12m
-2m
Easy track
(3.44km) Bottom of Morella Rd track → Morella St lookout
170 m
4 mins
3m
-14m
Moderate track
(3.61km) Morella St lookout → Bottom of Sarahs walk steps
80 m
3 mins
0m
-17m
Easy track
(3.68km) Bottom of Sarahs walk steps → Clifton Gardens baths
250 m
5 mins
3m
-16m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down onto the beach, towards the wharf in the middle of the beach. The walk passes an Illawarra Flame tree, as it heads approximately 100m along the beach to the start of the wharf.
Clifton Gardens Reserve
Today, Clifton Gardens is touted as ‘remnant bushland’, offering birdwatching, a netted swimming enclosure, change rooms, a fenced playground[20], and of course, spectacular views over Chowder Bay. A short bush track leads through to Rawson Oval.
(3.94km) Clifton Gardens Baths → Chowder Bay Lower Gate
210 m
5 mins
13m
-10m
Moderate track
Bacino Kiosk
(4.14km) Chowder Bay Lower Gate → Roundabout at end of Chowder Bay Road
230 m
4 mins
19m
-5m
Moderate track
Turn left: From the wharf, this walk heads directly away from that wharf, heading up the stairs. At the top of the stairs, this walk follows the footpath right, around a flag pole and house on the left. The walk continues past a round-about, to the start of a car park, opposite Bacino Bar.
Chowder Bay
Bacino Cafe
Maps for the Taronga Wharf to Chowder Bay walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Parramatta River | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER | NSW-91303N |
Sydney Heads | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91302N SYDNEY HEADS | NSW-91302N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Taronga Wharf to Chowder Bay bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Taronga Wharf to Chowder Bay
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 4.4 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
1.8km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 1.4km has short steep hills. The remaining (1.1km) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 1.7km follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (630m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 3.8km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 620m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 4.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 4.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 3.5km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 850m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Taronga Wharf to Chowder Bay walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Taronga Wharf to Chowder Bay walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Taronga Wharf to Chowder Bay walk starts at the Taronga Zoo Wharf (gps: -33.845752, 151.23978)
Your transport options to Taronga Zoo Wharf are by;
Ferry. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Taronga Wharf to Chowder Bay ends at the Roundabout at end of Chowder Bay Road (gps: -33.838398, 151.25606)
Your transport options to Roundabout at end of Chowder Bay Road are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/twtcb
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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