Middle Head Battery walk

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Middle Head Battery walk

(0km) Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead → Int. Old Fort and Govenors Rds

70 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Very easy

From the Cobblers Beach Trail track head (beside the car park[1] near the end of Middle Head Rd,
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

[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

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently uphill along the signposted and asphalt ‘Old Fort Rd’[7], initially keeping the toilet to the right

[Toilet]

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

Continue straight: From beside the row of large gun timber brackets (bases)[12], this walk heads downhill for 50m along the wide gravely trail[13] towards the water to come the large network of concrete and sandstone forts and gun emplacements[14][15][16]. The area can be explored, taking care of cliff edges and large potential falls into the fortifications.

Outer Middle Head Battery

The Outer Middle Head Battery is the main complex in the Middle Head Fortifications. Work for building the fortifications started in 1801 and the last batteries were constructed in 1942, with the majority of the work being done 1870 and 1911 . There is a network of tunnels and rooms underground that was build to support the gunning placements to protect Sydney Harbour from enemy invasion. There are formal tours available or you can take care and explore the area yourself.

(0.33km) Outer Forts → Western Fort

110 m
4 mins
5m
-31m

Hard track

Turn left: From the open area beside the outer forts, this walk heads north[18] keeping the tallest fort[19] to the right. After about 10m the walk turns right to follow a wide grassy track behind a tree and across a bridge[20] giving more views of the concrete forts[21] (on the right). The walk continues around the back of the forts for about 50m, then veers left to head more steeply down

[Trip Hazard]

[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

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this 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

1 Toilet

Unisex flushing toilet. Entrance is 69cm wide, toilet seat 43cm high, handbasin outside is 76cm high. Room is 1.4x1m. There is a 10cm step to access the building.
This is found 80m into this walk at -33.826819053663,151.26513138413
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Found 80m into this walk

2 Trip Hazard

Ground is rough and slopes moderately steeply down to unfenced drop into gun emplcement and cliff edge. Significant unfenced fall risk.
This is found 330m into this walk at -33.827119856808,151.26853644848
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Found 330m into this 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	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).

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

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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.
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Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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There are other downloads I am still working on.
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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

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Cobblers Beach

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(0km) Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead → Cobblers Beach Trail sign

50 m
1 mins
0m
-2m

Easy track

From the Cobblers Beach Trail track head (beside the car park[1] near the end of Middle Head Rd[2]), this walk heads around the locked gate

[Pinch Point]

[3] and follows the grassy trail gently downhill for about 40m to come to an intersection beside the ‘Sydney Harbour National Park’ sign[4].

(0.05km) Cobblers Beach Trail sign → Cobblers Beach

420 m
10 mins
8m
-48m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Cobblers Beach Road’ arrow on the ‘Sydney Harbour National Park’ sign[5] downhill along the gravely management trail. After 110m the trail narrows for about 5m (to 90cm) to pass a pile of spoil[6] then about 20m later comes in an unmarked intersection (with a faint track on the right)[7].
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

[Wheelchair Steep Rough]

[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

[Trip Hazard]

Cobblers Beach

Cobblers Beach[11] is a small pretty and clothing optional beach on the northern edge of Middle Head in Sdynday Harbour NP. From the beach, you can see across the water to Grotto Point and Balmoral Beach in the distance. The small sandy beach is about 80m long and about 10m wide depending on the tide. There are rocks along the shorline[13]. Wearing clothing is optional on the sandy beach area however clothing is required to be worn in the surrounding bushland and on the grassed area directly behind the 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

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this 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 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

1 Pinch Point

Pinchpoints beside metal gate. The flatest area beside the gate is 1m wide (total width 1.5m). There is alternate around gate via car park over the concrete wheelstops. Gate is 96cm high.
This is found 20m into this walk at -33.8268016,151.2643133
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Found 20m into this walk

2 Wheelchair Steep Rough

This trail has long steep and very rough sections that will require signficant assistance for most people using a wheelchair.
This is found 190m into this walk at -33.8252533,151.26465
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Found 190m into this walk

3 Trip Hazard

A series of 4 cut sandstone steps (ranging up to 34cm high) and debris to access sandy beach area.
This is found 440m into this walk at -33.8259083,151.2634083
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Found 440m into this 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	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).

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

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-shnp-cb
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

Forecast snapshot

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Inner Middle Head Battery walk

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Inner Middle Head Battery walk

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(0km) Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead → Int. Old Fort and Govenors Rds

70 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Very easy

[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

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Govenors Rd’ [7] and ‘Soldiers Institute’[8] signs gently uphill along the sealed Governors Rd. The road leads uphill for 130m past a few historic barrack buildings to where the road bends (sharply right). Here the walk continues straight (gently downhill), across the gravel area (marked with an arrow post at the end of the white metal pole fence[9]).

(0.2km) Int. Govenors Rd and Inner Forts Trk → Inner Forts intersection

110 m
2 mins
1m
0m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Inner Middle Head Forts’ sign[10] along the mostly flat dirt track (away from the road) for about 90m to come to an unsignposted intersection with another track and a sandstone fort (on the right).

(0.31km) Inner Forts intersection → Disappearing Gun Pit North

70 m
2 mins
0m
-18m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the clear dirt track[11] towards the distant water view between two long sandstone trenches[12]. After 60m this walk heads across the grassy section[13] to come to the top edge of the northern Disappearing Gun Pit

[Trip Hazard]

[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

The inner Middle Head battery, is about 300m north of the main fortification area on Middle Head, Sydney Harbour National Park. The area has a number of fortifications, tunnels and hiding gun placement[17][18]. There are trenches leading down to some tunnels. Some of the tunnels are locked [19] with horizontal bar gates to protect the nesting sites of microbats that have taken up residence in the fortifications. The view of the harbour are stunning and the history interesting and worth exploring. Take great care around the cliffs and gun emplacements staying two full body lengths back from significant drops to avoid injury.

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

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this 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

1 Toilet

Unisex flushing toilet. Entrance is 69cm wide, toilet seat 43cm high, handbasin outside is 76cm high. Room is 1.4x1m. There is a 10cm step to access the building.
This is found 70m into this walk at -33.826819053663,151.26513138413
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Found 70m into this walk

2 Trip Hazard

Ground is rough and slopes moderately steeply down to unfenced drop into gun emplcement. Significant unfenced fall risk.
This is found 370m into this walk at -33.8245483,151.2667416
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 370m into this 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	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).

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

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-shnp-imhbw
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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/imhbw

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Arabanoo Lookout

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Arabanoo Lookout

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Tania Park

Tania Park is home to a large oval[1], and is found on Dobroyd Scenic Dr, Balgowlah Heights. This oval can be accessed on the Manly to Spit walking track and is home to the start of the Arabanoo Lookout path. The oval has basic facilities at the western edge such as toilets[2][3], children’s playground [4], drinking water [5], BBQ [6] and picnic tables [7].

(0km) Dobroyd Scenic Drive → Arabanoo Lookout

70 m
1 mins
0m
-5m

Very easy

From the car parking bays on the north eastern edge of Tania Park on Dobroyd Scenic Dr, Balgowlah Heights[8] this walk heads towards the ‘Arabanoo Lookout’ sign[9]. From the edge of the road, this walk follows the (1.5m wide) concrete footpath, directly away from the oval and road, gently uphill[10], initially passing the ‘Arabanoo’ information sign[11][12]. About 35m from the road this walk comes to the fenced (1.2m high) lookout area[13], and seats

[Seat]

Arabanoo Lookout

Arabanoo Lookout provides great views over Port Jackson, North Harbour and to Manly. The lookout also has some interesting information signs and plarques[14][15][16][17][18] providing information on the significance of the area. There are two large stone seats

[Seat]

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

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

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

1 Seat

A concrete and stone seat, 35cm high, 45cm deep and 3m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 70m into this walk at -33.807849607204,151.26906082034
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Found 70m into this walk

2 Seat

A curved concrete and stone seat, 39cm high (33cm at the frount), 45cm deep and 7.5m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 70m into this walk at -33.807869665228,151.26913189888
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Found 70m into this 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	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).

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

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-manlylga-al
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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Bradleys Head Walk

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Bradleys Head Walk

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HMAS Sydney Memorial Mast

The HMAS Sydney Memorial Mast was erected in 1934, following the HMAS Sydney’s decommissioning in 1928. The mast stands as a sign of respect for ‘Australian officers, sailors and ships lost at sea and in combat’[2]. HMAS Sydney itself was a Chatham Class light cruiser which saw action in WW1.
More info.

(0km) HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head → Athol Hall

740 m
18 mins
49m
-31m

Moderate track

From the intersection, this walk heads to the end of the car park, with Sydney Harbour to the left. The walk continues to the intersection with Bradleys Head amphitheatre.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the hillside, with the amphitheatre and harbour on the left, for approximately 10m to the intersection signposted as the way to ‘Cannons Picnic Area’.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads around the hillside, keeping the water below on the left. After a few hundred meters, there is a seat overlooking Sydney Harbour. This walk continues around for another 400m, undulating with the boardwalk, to meet the signposted stairs to ‘Athol Hall’.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Athol Hall’ up the stairs, crossing a large grassy area. The walk then continues up to Athol Hall entrance.

Athol Hall

Athol Hall, built in 1908, was once a hotel. Sections of the original building date back to the 1800’s. The hall has an excellent vantage point over the harbour with the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and city all well within its scope. Athol Hall today is a cafe and function centre with the cafe open Tues-Fri and Sun, 11am -3pm. More info.

(0.74km) Athol Hall → Athol Hall car park

100 m
2 mins
5m
0m

Easy track

Turn left: From the entrance to Athol Hall, this walk heads up the hill, with the views of Sydney Harbour on the left. The walk continues up the road, where it crosses to the parking toll booth.

(0.84km) Athol Hall car park → Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Taylors Bay Lookout track

110 m
2 mins
0m
-10m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the corner of Bradley Head Rd and the car park, this walk heads down the hill just behind the parking pay booth. The track meanders down the hill to a signposted intersection.

(0.95km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Taylors Bay Lookout track → Taylors Bay Lookout

50 m
1 mins
0m
-6m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads away from the main tracks winding into the bush. The track winds past two white benches, to a small rock shelf overlooking the water. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

(0.95km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Taylors Bay Lookout track → HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head

790 m
17 mins
29m
-42m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Bradleys Head’ sign along the hillside, keeping the water glimpses to your left. After about 600m this track leads to a boardwalk which then leads to a road. Here the walk turns left to follow the footpath down the hill for about 150m, to the clearing with the HMAS Sydney’s mast, a car park and toilets.

Maps for the Bradleys Head 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.

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 Bradleys Head Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bradleys Head 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	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

950m of this walk is flat with no steps and another 610m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (180m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 1.6km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 110m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 1.6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 180m has directional signs at most intersection.

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 1.6km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 110m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bradleys Head Walk walk starts and ends at the HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head (gps: -33.85306, 151.24632)
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Taronga Zoo, Clifton Gardens return via Sirius Cove

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Taronga Zoo, Clifton Gardens return via Sirius Cove

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(0km) Taronga Zoo Wharf → Taronga Zoo Entrance

220 m
4 mins
11m
-5m

Very easy

From the wharf, the walk heads uphill along the footpath beside the road to the Taronga Zoo entrance at the pedestrian crossing.

Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo was founded in 1916, with the vision of imitating the Hamburg Zoo’s bar-less exhibits. Since its opening, Taronga Zoo has directed more attention to research, education and conservation efforts to support the animals. Taronga Zoo is open everyday 9am- 5pm. Phone: +61 2 9969 2777 or email: groups@zoo.nsw.gov.au. More info.

(0.22km) Taronga Zoo Entrance → Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Athol Hall Trk

410 m
9 mins
24m
-15m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the opposite the zoo entrance, the walk heads down the ramp leaving the road up to the left. The track soon leads to a a lookout with a set of bench seats and good harbour views. The walk continues along the footpath to a wire fence then follows the ‘Walking Track’ sign along the hillside to climb a few steps and cross a wooden bridge. The track comes to the corner of Athol Hall’s grass clearing.
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

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Athol Hall’ up the stairs, crossing a large grassy area. The walk then continues up to Athol Hall entrance. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

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 stairs, this walk heads around the hillside with the harbour below on the right. The walk travels across large sections of boardwalk which undulate slightly as the walk comes up to a trail (which leads to a bench overlooking Sydney Harbour). From the trail, this walk keeps contouring along the hillside, south and tending left, to the intersection, signposted as the way to ‘Cannons picnic area’.
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

(1.3km) HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head → Int. End of Iluka Rd access and Borogegal Trks

1.5 km
34 mins
83m
-80m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath, keeping the road to the left, for about 150m to where the road bends sharply left. From this point, this walk heads along boardwalk, on your right, keeping the water glimpses to your right. The board walk soon end and this walk follows the track along the side of the hill for about 600m to come to an intersection with a sign pointing back to ‘Bradleys Head’.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads into Taylors Gully, with Taylors Bay below on the right. The track continues for approximately 300m, contouring around the hill with views of Taylors Bay on the right. Tending right, this walk enters and exits Taylors Gully, to continue approximately 250m to the signposted intersection at the beginning of the houses, on the left.

(2.77km) Taylors intersection → Chowder Head track intersection

570 m
14 mins
47m
-30m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads along the line of the houses, on the left, for approximately 140m. The track passes a Japanese Submarine information sign on the right as it continues along sections of boardwalk track, to the intersection next to the last house. The walk heads up the stairs below the last house to be met by a large sandstone staircase on the left and a track to the front.
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

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Chowder Head’ sign[3] south-west along the clear track. The track heads gently downhill and bends left past some dead gums[4] to find an unfenced rock platform with great harbour views[5]. (Note the informal track continues down becoming steeper, leading to a small bay.) At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Chowder Head

Chowder Head provides a small unfenced rocky outcrop to enjoy the wide harbour views. From this vantage point, there are views across the water to South Head, Vaucluse, Rose Bay, Shark Island and Bradleys Head. A great spot to watch the sailing boats on a clear day.

(3.33km) Chowder Head track intersection → Morella St lookout

280 m
6 mins
15m
-16m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘Clifton Gardens’[6] sign gently up the hill. The track leads through the bush for a short time to soon come to another three-way intersection, this one marked with a ‘Morella Rd’ sign[7] (on your left).
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the main track keeping the water glimpses to your right (and the Morella Rd track to your left). The track gently works is way around the hill to come to a sign point back to ‘Ashton Park’ and a large clearing with good views behind some houses.

Morella St lookout

This informally named clearing behind some houses[8] on Morella St provides a great view across the harbour[9]. The fairly large clearing has been maintained and is a good place to stop if wanting to avoid the large groups at Clifton Gardens.

(3.61km) Morella St lookout → Bottom of Sarahs walk steps

80 m
3 mins
0m
-17m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘Clifton Gardens’ sign[10] downhill along the concrete path, behind the line of houses[11]. The path leads down the hill, following a series of steps[12] past a bench seat to come to a ‘T’ intersection (with Sarah’s Walk, part way down a set of steps)[13][14].

(3.68km) Bottom of Sarahs walk steps → Western end of Clifton Gardens

130 m
3 mins
3m
-13m

Moderate track

(3.81km) Western end of Clifton Gardens → Chowder Bay Lower Gate

330 m
7 mins
13m
-13m

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.
Continue straight: From the wharf, this walk heads towards the playground-end of the beach. The walk leads along the beach, passing the playground and rocky outcrop on the left to tend right onto a boardwalk. The boardwalk takes the walk to the lower gate of Chowder Bay. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Bacino Kiosk

The Bacino Kiosk, just next to Clifton Gardens, is a smaller version of the Bacino Bar above at Chowder Bay. This kiosk supplies passers-by with a home-blend coffee and sandwiches, and all at a reasonable price ($5-12). The Kiosk is open from 7am-4pm every day, except Christmas and bad weather. More info.

(3.81km) Western end of Clifton Gardens → Sirius Cove Reserve

1.8 km
40 mins
83m
-86m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads away from the water and follows the road (coming out of the car park) up the hill. The walk continues along Morella Rd. then turns right into David St. The walk then turns right into Burrawong Ave. and soon turns left into Thompson St, continuing to the round-about intersection with Bradleys Head Rd.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads west along Thompson St, passing Ruby St (on the right). The walk then turns right onto Prince Albert St, then immediately turning left into the laneway between houses no. 22 and 24. At the end of the laneway, the walk turns left onto Sirius Cove Rd, and continues down to the end, past the car park, and onto the grassy reserve to the middle of the beach.

Sirius Cove Reserve

Sirius Cove Reserve is next to the sandy beach of Little Sirius Cove, Mosman. The reserve is open and grassy, with a few picnic tables, a fenced playground and drinking fountain at the western end, and a toilet block at the eastern end. The beach has no surf and faces south to Cremorne Point. Road access is via Sirius Cove Road.

(5.64km) Sirius Cove Reserve → Bottom of Whiting Beach Rd steps

250 m
5 mins
17m
-6m

Easy track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads along the park foreshore with the water to your right, then heads up the hill bending right. The walk follows the footpath below some houses and past a small beach with a two-storey scout hall. Just after the last house, the path comes to a three-way intersection at the start of a large wall/fence. There is a ‘Curlew Camp’ sign pointing back to ‘Sirius Cove’[18].

(5.88km) Bottom of Whiting Beach Rd steps → Camp Curlew

360 m
8 mins
18m
-28m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign pointing to ‘Curlew Camp’[19], following the footpath beside the tall barbed wire fence and wall. The track leads over a few sections of boardwalk, and soon comes to an intersection (with a track on the right marked with another ‘Curlew Camp’ sign[20], pointing ‘130 metres’.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill following the ‘Welcome to Curlew Camp’ sign. The track quickly turns right, over a boardwalk, then turns left down more stairs. The walk then winds down the hill to the corner of a large rock, just above the water.
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 sharp right.

Camp Curlew

Camp Curlew was created in 1890 as an artists’ retreat, as was popular at the time. Artists of the day would visit for long periods (although women were not permitted to stay overnight), enjoying the surrounds and painting some of Australia’s most prized works. Arthur Streeton is a notable artist who stayed at the camp. The site was less than rustic, with tents to accommodate billiards and dining, and also a hired cook and youth to help with odd jobs. Camp Curlew was abandoned after the siting of Taronga Zoo in the area in 1912.

(5.88km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk → Taronga Zoo Wharf

340 m
9 mins
22m
-26m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads along the fenceline, with the water below on the right of the track. The walk heads along large sections of boardwalk with a tall barbed- wire fence above on the left. After approximately 300m, the track turns left above a small beach and then after the beach turns right. The walk continues along the hillside, with the tall fence on the left, then heads up boardwalked steps and passes a building on the left before crossing the cul-de-sac to Taronga Zoo wharf.

Maps for the Taronga Zoo, Clifton Gardens return via Sirius Cove 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 Zoo, Clifton Gardens return via Sirius Cove bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Taronga Zoo, Clifton Gardens return via Sirius Cove

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	6.5 km
		Time	3 hrs 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

3.4km of this walk has short steep hills and another 2km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (1.1km) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

3.8km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 1.8km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (830m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 4.2km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 2.2km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 6km 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).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Taronga Zoo, Clifton Gardens return via Sirius Cove walk starts and ends 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)
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Cremorne Point to Mosman Wharf

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Cremorne Point to Mosman Wharf

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Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf

Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf marks the first stop on the Mosman Ferry Service. The wharf is home to Sophie’s Place cafe, serving coffee, food and drinks[1]. A public phone, public toilets and a children’s playground can all be found within 100m of this wharf. More info.

(0km) Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf → Sophies Lookout

40 m
1 mins
2m
-1m

Easy track

From the entrance to Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf, this walk crosses Milson Road to the base of the staircase on the other side of the road[2]. Here the walk turns right to head up the steps [3] past the lookout and monument to ‘Sophie Vaillant’[4] to an intersection[5] with a few other footpaths.

Sophies Lookout

This unofficial lookout takes in sweeping views across Sydney Harbour, over top of Cremorne Point Wharf and ‘Sophie’s Place’ cafe. The lookout is dedicated to Sophie Vaillant[6], long-term proprietor of the cafe below.

(0.04km) Sophies Lookout → Robertsons Point Lookout

200 m
3 mins
0m
-8m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath directly away from the house, heading towards the toilet block[7] and playground[8]. The path leads past this park area and heads into the bush, then passes a couple of information signs to find a concrete rock cairn, built for the ‘Clan of Donnachaidh’ in 1988[9] (each rock has its town of origin carved in it[10][11]). The walk then continues along the path past a picnic table (with views and some shade)[12] to find the lookout at Robertsons Point[13][14][15]. (There is a track with steps and ladder that continues further down to the very tip of the point[16] for the adventurous). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Robertsons Point Lookout

Robertsons Point, also known as Cremorne Point, is home to Cremorne Reserve. At the very tip, visitors can wander down some old steps[17] to the lighthouse[18], and the more adventurous can continue down a rather precarious ladder[19] to the water’s edge. The spectacular harbour views can be enjoyed from a number of bench seats[20][21]. A memorial plaque[22] reminds visitors to take extra care and respect the inherent dangers of the rocky coast.

(0.04km) Sophies Lookout → Elephants Ear

370 m
7 mins
13m
-9m

Very easy

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath, keeping the houses to your left (that is, use the footpath on the far side of the houses from the wharf and road)[23]. The footpath leads behind the houses, enjoying the water views (on your right) and after about â250m, the path leads past a ‘The Illustrated Sydney News’ information sign[24]. Here the walk continues for a short time further to a clear three-way intersection[25] and a drinking fountain[26].

Elephants Ear

The Lex and Ruby Graham Garden at Cremorne Point is quite remarkable, worthy of a little extra time on your walk. A chance planting of a tropical ‘Elephant’s Ear’ bulb in 1959, which happened to thrive, led to a lifetime work for Lex Graham and his future wife, Ruby. They worked steadily for decades, clearing weeds and rubbish, improving the soil and building up the gardens with donated plants and cuttings[27].

(0.41km) Elephants Ear → SASC intersection

260 m
6 mins
11m
-12m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the main foreshore track, keeping the house to your left[28]. The path almost immediately passes the northern end of the signposted ‘Elephant’s Ear’[29] garden and continues past some other exotic gardens behind the houses, whilst keeping the water views to your right. After ≈200m, the path leads to an information sign[30][31]about the constructed environment and then to a clearing with a sandstone rotunda. There is a four-way intersection[32] just above the ‘Sydney Amateur Sailing Club’ (on your right).

(0.67km) SASC intersection → Old Cremorne Ferry Wharf

150 m
3 mins
2m
-10m

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].

(0.82km) Old Cremorne Ferry Wharf → Bottom of Hodgson Ave steps

320 m
7 mins
23m
-13m

Easy track

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].

(1.14km) Bottom of Hodgson Ave steps → Mosman Bay Marina

430 m
9 mins
10m
-21m

Easy track

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

Located deep in Mosmans Bay, the Rowers Restaurant is part of Mosman Rowers Club (distinct from Mosman Rowing Club at the Spit), between Mosman Marina and Sea Scouts Hall. Open to the public, the club houses a bistro, restaurant and bar, which are open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as breakfast on Sundays. For more information, call 9953 7966. More info.

(1.57km) Mosman Bay Marina → Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf

400 m
7 mins
7m
-6m

Very easy

Continue straight: From Mosman Bay Marina[59], this walk follows the waterside footpath, keeping the water to your right[60]. The path soon bends right to round to the apex of Mosmans Bay[61] opposite ‘Reid Park’[63] and a children’s playground[64]. Here the walk continues around the bay and after ≈110m, comes to a large rock[65] commemorating ‘H.M.S Sirius’[66]. The walk then continues ≈90m to the bush shelter[67] and the entrance to Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf[68].

Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf and Shops

Mosman Bay ferry wharf, located on Avenue Rd, is nestled in the deep Mosmans Bay, opposite the marina. The wharf houses Wharfy’s cafe[70]. Open weekdays 7am-2pm and weekends 7am-4pm, for more information call (02) 9968-3569.
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.

Maps for the Cremorne Point to Mosman 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 Cremorne Point to Mosman Wharf bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cremorne Point to Mosman 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	2 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		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

Around 1.1km of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 870m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 2km follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 2km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Cremorne Point to Mosman Wharf 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)
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Car. There is free parking available.
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The Cremorne Point to Mosman Wharf ends at the Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf (gps: -33.838402, 151.23284)
Your transport options to Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf are by;
Ferry. (get details)
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Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach

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Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach

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This walk explores a great section of Sydney Harbour. The walk starts at the Taronga Zoo ferry wharf with views of the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The spectacular views continue as you explore bushland and the bays along the way. The walk also explores a historic section of the harbour, including the fortifications at Bradley’s Head and Chowder Bay. Some sections of this walk are closed at night. There are a few places to get food along the way, and many great places to eat your own packed lunch.

(0km) Taronga Zoo Wharf → Taronga Zoo Entrance

220 m
4 mins
11m
-5m

Very easy

From the wharf, the walk heads uphill along the footpath beside the road to the Taronga Zoo entrance at the pedestrian crossing.

Taronga Zoo

(0.22km) Taronga Zoo Entrance → Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Athol Hall Trk

410 m
9 mins
24m
-15m

Moderate track

(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 → Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Cannons Picnic Area Trk

610 m
14 mins
30m
-35m

Easy track

(1.24km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Cannons picnic area Trk → HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head

60 m
2 mins
1m
-5m

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

(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

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk heads away from the main tracks winding into the bush. The track winds past two white benches, to a small rock shelf overlooking the water. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

(2.09km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Taylors Bay Lookout track → Bottom of the Iluka and Morella access track

1.1 km
27 mins
67m
-77m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads into Taylors Gully, with Taylors Bay below on the right. The track continues for approximately 300m, contouring around the hill with views of Taylors Bay on the right. Tending right, this walk enters and exits Taylors Gully, to continue approximately 250m to the signposted intersection at the beginning of the houses, on the left.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads along the line of the houses, on the left, for approximately 140m. The track passes a Japanese Submarine information sign on the right as it continues along sections of boardwalk track, to the intersection next to the last house. The walk heads up the stairs below the last house to be met by a large sandstone staircase on the left and a track to the front.

(3.18km) Bottom of the Iluka and Morella access track → Chowder Head track intersection

150 m
4 mins
21m
-4m

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 → Morella St lookout

280 m
6 mins
15m
-16m

Moderate track

Morella St lookout

(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 the steps[15] that soon flatten out as the footpath leads around the headland under a few sandstone overhangs[16]. The walk soon comes to a ‘Foreshore Path’[17] sign pointing back along the path at the south-western end of Clifton Gardens.
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

Clifton Gardens was developed as a picnic spot in the late 1800s, with a local hotelier building a wharf and dance pavilion. In 1909, Sydney Ferries Ltd purchased the estate, and further developed the area, including a large swimming enclosure. The structure burned down in 1956.
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

Continue straight: From the wharf, this walk heads towards the playground-end of the beach. The walk leads along the beach, passing the playground and rocky outcrop on the left to tend right onto a boardwalk. The boardwalk takes the walk to the lower gate of Chowder Bay.

Bacino Kiosk

(4.14km) Chowder Bay Lower Gate → Chowder Bay Wharf

70 m
1 mins
1m
-3m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the gate, this walk heads towards the wharf approximately 80m away. The walk soon passes Bacino Kiosk on the left, and continues along the foreshore footpath to the start of the wharf.

(4.21km) Chowder Bay Wharf → End of Chowder Bay Wharf

40 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk heads along the wharf to the end, approximately 40m away. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

(4.21km) Chowder Bay Wharf → Roundabout at end of Chowder Bay Road

160 m
3 mins
18m
-2m

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

Chowder Bay looks over Sydney Harbour, to Vaucluse and Rose Bay. The bay is named after the food of the American whalers stationed at Clifton Gardens, ‘clam chowder’. Chowder Bay then became a Submarine Mining Depot in 1889. Today, Chowder Bay still has great views from the remaining military buildings on the hillside. One of the newer buildings houses a cafe, and other buildings stand as monuments to their former use. Chowder Bay offers great views with easy access to Clifton Gardens for a swim.

(4.37km) Roundabout at end of Chowder Bay Road → Int. Bacino Bar back deck and Chowder Bay Trk

20 m
1 mins
6m
0m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the road, this walk heads north away from the harbour to the base of the stone steps on the left hand side of Bacino Bar.

(4.39km) Int. Bacino Bar back deck and Chowder Bay Trk → Bacino Bar

30 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads onto the decking of Bacino Bar. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Bacino Cafe

The Bacino Bar is in Building No.2 at Chowder Bay, with great views across Sydney Harbour. The bar sells pastas, panini, arancini, tramezzini, stuffed eggplant and biscotti, along with homemade sandwiches and treats. The Bacino Bar prices are reasonable, ranging between $5-12 for the delicacies, and their coffee is made of their own blend. The bar is open every day from 7am- 4pm except for Christmas. A public toilet is available at the Eastern end of the building. More info.

(4.39km) Int. Bacino Bar back deck and Chowder Bay Trk → Int. Chowder Bay Trk and Georges Heights Rd

330 m
8 mins
49m
-3m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection behind Bacino Bar, the walk heads up the steep stone steps, away from the cafe. The track then tends right, across the hill for a short time climbing the uneven stairs to meet the road and signposted intersection.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads across the road to head up the bush track on the hill for approximately 50m, to the signposted intersection behind ‘Georges Head Lookout’.

(4.72km) Int. Chowder Bay Trk and Georges Heights Rd → Georges Head Lookout

70 m
1 mins
0m
-2m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to Georges Head Lookout, down the hill to the circular paved lookout above the fortifications. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Georges Heights

Georges Heights is a gun emplacement with a commanding 180degree view over the entrance to the harbour. The old gun emplacements are still in position, with their arcs of fire explained in the signs nearby. The view from this lookout is magnificent.

(4.72km) Int. Chowder Bay Trk and Georges Heights Rd → Int. WW1 Hospital and Chowder Bay Trk

380 m
7 mins
13m
-11m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the signs to ‘Balmoral Beach’ up the hill for a short while. The track opens out to a clearing on the left which has some old structures in it. This is the World War 1 hospital.

WW1 Hospital

This military hospital was in use from 1916 to 1923, and could treat up to 420 troops at any one time. Sydney Harbour Trust completed restoration of the buildings mid-2005. These buildings are New South Wales’ only surviving military hospital buildings from WW1.

(5.1km) Int. WW1 Hospital and Chowder Bay Trk → Int. Middle Head Rd and Chowder Bay Trk

280 m
6 mins
5m
-11m

Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads up and across the hill, leaving the WW1 hospital behind on the left. The path continues up the hill, passing a sculpture (a bit overgrown on the right), then bending left (passing through a gate that is locked overnight at 6pm) up to Middle Head Rd. The walk crosses the road to the signposted intersection on the other side.

(5.38km) Int. Middle Head Rd and Chowder Bay Trk → Balmoral Park car park

570 m
15 mins
4m
-67m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Balmoral Beach’ downhill away from the road. The walk heads down many flights of stairs and turns right, through a fence. The track then turns left to continue down more stairs, which lead the walk across a bridge and next to an oval with a signposted intersection.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads toward the sea, keeping the oval to your left. The walk passes ‘1st Balmoral Sea Scouts’ on the right before coming to the car park.

(5.94km) Balmoral Park car park → Rocky Point Bridge

860 m
14 mins
5m
-9m

Easy track

Continue straight: From Balmoral Park car park, this walk heads onto the beach and follows along it, past the pipe and wharf, then continues up the beach to then head up the stairs onto the bridge, connecting the small rocky island to the promenade above the beach.

Balmoral Beach

Balmoral Beach takes its name from the royal castle at Braemar in Scotland. This is a beautiful beach, with a great foreshore walk overlooking the sandy beach. The beach is a popular spot with locals and visitors, for sun baking, swimming and having a picnic. Balmoral Beach has very little surf, with a sheltered, easterly aspect. There is also a shark-net swimming area, toilets, shops, cafes and plenty of beach to share on a sunny day.

Maps for the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral 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.

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 Zoo to Balmoral Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach

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	6.8 km
		Time	3 hrs
		.
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

2.5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 2.2km is flat with no steps. Whilst another 1.8km has short steep hills and the remaining 380m is very steep.

Quality of track

3km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 2.3km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (1.5km) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 950m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 7km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 6km 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).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach walk starts at the Taronga Zoo Wharf (gps: -33.845752, 151.23978)
Your transport options to Taronga Zoo Wharf are by;

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The Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach ends at the Rocky Point Bridge (gps: -33.823419, 151.25171)
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Middle Head

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Middle Head

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(0km) Int. Middle Head Rd and Chowder Bay Rd → Middle Head Fort

770 m
15 mins
24m
-18m

Moderate track

From the intersection of Chowder Bay and Middle Head Rd, this walk heads down through the car park to the far end, where there are signs. The walk heads along the fenceline passing the Sydney Harbour NP sign. The fencline is followed as it tends right, coming to a gate.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads through the gate, keeping the view of the water to the right of the track. Note that if the gate is closed, visitors can walk around the right-hand side of the fence. The walk then follows the fenceline, (on the left of the track), to then continue up a small hill along the fenceline and to a short stone wall. The walk continues over the stone wall to the fork in the road.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads gently uphill along the signposted and asphalt ‘Old Fort Rd’[1], initially keeping the toilet to the right

[Toilet]

and ‘Barracks No.1’[2] to the left. After about 130m the old road heads over a rise and then leads down between the metal bollards[3] to come to an intersection in a large clearing beside a row large gun timber brackets (bases)[4], marked with a ‘Middle Head’ sign[5]
Continue straight: From beside the row of large gun timber brackets (bases)[6], this walk heads downhill for 50m along the wide gravely trail[7] towards the water to come the large network of concrete and sandstone forts and gun emplacements[8][9][10]. The area can be explored, taking care of cliff edges and large potential falls into the fortifications.

Outer Middle Head Battery

(0.77km) Middle Head Fort → Disappearing Gun Pit South

270 m
5 mins
4m
-7m

Moderate track

Turn around: From the Middle Head Fort complex, this walk heads gently uphill away from the concrete and sandstone forts and gun emplacements[12][13][14] along the wide gravel trail[15] for about 50m to come to an intersection in a large clearing beside a row large gun timber brackets (bases)[16], marked with a ‘Middle Head’ sign[17].
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the built-up forts and road, to cross the clearing to the signposted ‘Inner Middle Head Forts’. The track follows the arrow on this sign for approximately 200m through the bush to a sunken concrete fort on the right.

(1.03km) Disappearing Gun Pit South → Disappearing Gun Pit North

100 m
2 mins
0m
-18m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the southern fort (surrounded by bush), this walk winds right, away from the fort keeping the sea on the right of the track. The track quickly leads to an intersection near the fort at the sea cliff.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the clear dirt track[18] towards the distant water view between two long sandstone trenches[19]. After 60m this walk heads across the grassy section[20] to come to the top edge of the northern Disappearing Gun Pit

[Trip Hazard]

[21][22] beside the ocean cliffs[23]. Take extra care as the ground slopes towards the gun pit and cliff edges – stay 2 body lengths back from any significant drop.

(1.13km) Disappearing Gun Pit North → Middle Head Oval NE Gate

570 m
16 mins
48m
-42m

Moderate track

Turn around: From the Disappearing Gun Pit

[Trip Hazard]

[24][25], this walk heads uphill along the wide grassy[26] then dirt track[27] for about 60m. The track leads between to sandstone trenches and comes to an unsignposted intersection with another track at the top of the sandstone trench/fort[28] (on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the water views and sandstone forts, along a mostly flat but clear dirt track for about 90m to pass the sign pointing back to ‘Inner Middle Head Forts’[29]. About 10m after this sign the walk comes to an intersection beside a white metal pole fence[30] and the sealed Governors Rd[31].
Turn sharp right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the grass hill beside the old house, keeping the house on the left. The track then turns left and down the hill with the fence, to continue along the fenceline. Near the end of the fence, the track turns right, down the hill and comes to a management trail.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill along the wide gravel trail. After about 20m the trail narrows for about 5m (to 90cm) to pass a pile of spoil[32] then continues up for another 110m coming to a grassy area beside the ‘Sydney Harbour National Park’ sign[33], with an arrow point back down ‘Cobblers Beach Road’.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the line of the cyclone fence, on the left, for approximately 150m to the gate in the white picket fence of Middle Head Oval, near the ‘Middle Head’ sign.

(1.7km) Middle Head Oval NE Gate → Int. Middle Head Rd and Chowder Bay Rd

170 m
5 mins
25m
-12m

Easy track

Turn left: From the gate, this walk heads across the oval to the far side, next to the baseball nets.
Veer left: From the gate, this walk heads to the intersection of Middle Head Road and Chowder Bay Road.

Maps for the Middle Head 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 bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Middle Head

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	1.9 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	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

1.5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 240m has short steep hills. The remaining (170m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 630m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 1.2km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 630m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 1.2km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 660m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Middle Head walk starts and ends at the Int. Middle Head Rd and Chowder Bay Rd (gps: -33.827793, 151.26147)
Your transport options to Int. Middle Head Rd and Chowder Bay Rd are by;

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Taronga Zoo to Chowder Bay return via Bradleys Head Rd

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Taronga Zoo to Chowder Bay return via Bradleys Head Rd

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(0km) Taronga Zoo Wharf → Taronga Zoo Entrance

220 m
4 mins
11m
-5m

Very easy

From the wharf, the walk heads uphill along the footpath beside the road to the Taronga Zoo entrance at the pedestrian crossing.

Taronga Zoo

(0.22km) Taronga Zoo Entrance → Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Athol Hall Trk

410 m
9 mins
24m
-15m

Moderate track

(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

HMAS Sydney Memorial Mast

(1.3km) HMAS Sydney Mast, Bradleys Head → Int. End of Iluka Rd access and Borogegal Trks

1.5 km
34 mins
83m
-80m

Moderate track

(2.77km) Taylors intersection → Chowder Head track intersection

570 m
14 mins
47m
-30m

Moderate 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

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the main track keeping the water glimpses to your right (and the Morella Rd track to your left). The track gently works is way around the hill to come to a sign point back to ‘Ashton Park’ and a large clearing with good views behind some houses.

Morella St lookout

(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

Clifton Gardens Reserve

(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 → Clifton Gardens Baths

210 m
5 mins
10m
-13m

Moderate track

Turn around: From the gate, this walk heads down across the boardwalk to drop onto the beach. The walk then continues along the beach, passing a rocky outcrop and a playground on the right before reaching the start of the wharf.

(4.35km) Clifton Gardens baths → Western end of Clifton Gardens

120 m
2 mins
3m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From in front of the wharf, this walk follows heads along the beach keeping the water to your left. The walk heads along the beach veering right to find the signposted intersection with the footpath (that continues out along the headland).

(4.47km) Western end of Clifton Gardens → Taronga Zoo Entrance

2.3 km
48 mins
89m
-81m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads away from the water and follows the road (coming out of the car park) up the hill. The walk continues along Morella Rd. then turns right into David St. The walk then turns right into Burrawong Ave. and soon turns left into Thompson St, continuing to the round-about intersection with Bradleys Head Rd.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads down Bradleys Head Rd away from the roundabout. The walk continues for some time down Bradleys Head Rd, until the road bends hard to the right, at an intersection with another road on the left (with a National Park sign and gates).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down Athol Wharf Rd (continuation of Bradleys Head Rd), keeping Sydney Harbour to the left. The walk continues down for a short time to the lower entrance of Taronga Zoo.

(6.8km) Taronga Zoo Entrance → Taronga Zoo Wharf

220 m
4 mins
5m
-11m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the pedestrian crossing, the walk heads down the hill towards the Sydney Harbour Bridge, along the footpath to the wharf entrance on the left.

Maps for the Taronga Zoo to Chowder Bay return via Bradleys Head Rd 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 Zoo to Chowder Bay return via Bradleys Head Rd bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Taronga Zoo to Chowder Bay return via Bradleys Head Rd

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	7 km
		Time	3 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

3.6km of this walk has short steep hills and another 2.2km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (1.3km) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

4.2km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 2.2km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (590m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 3.9km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 3.2km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 7km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 6km 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).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Taronga Zoo to Chowder Bay return via Bradleys Head Rd walk starts and ends 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.
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Middle Head Battery walk

(0km) Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead → Int. Old Fort and Govenors Rds

Very easy

(0.07km) Int. Old Fort and Govenors Rds → Old Fort Road gun brackets

Easy track

(0.29km) Old Fort Road gun brackets → Middle Head Fort

Easy track

Outer Middle Head Battery

(0.33km) Outer Forts → Western Fort

Hard track

Maps for the Middle Head Battery walk walk

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

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

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Cobblers Beach

(0km) Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead → Cobblers Beach Trail sign

Easy track

(0.05km) Cobblers Beach Trail sign → Cobblers Beach

Hard track

Cobblers Beach

Maps for the Cobblers Beach walk

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

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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Experience Required

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Inner Middle Head Battery walk

(0km) Cobblers Beach Trail trackhead → Int. Old Fort and Govenors Rds

Very easy

(0.07km) Int. Old Fort and Govenors Rds → Int. Govenors Rd and Inner Forts Trk

Easy track

(0.2km) Int. Govenors Rd and Inner Forts Trk → Inner Forts intersection

Moderate track

(0.31km) Inner Forts intersection → Disappearing Gun Pit North

Moderate track

Inner Middle Head Battery

Maps for the Inner Middle Head Battery walk walk

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

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required