Lady Bay Beach

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Lady Bay Beach

(0km) Camp Cove car park → Camp Cove Beach

50 m
1 mins
0m
-4m

Easy track

From the signposted ‘Camp Cove Car Park[1], this walk follows the ‘No Through Road’ sign[2] to the end of ‘Cliff St’. The footpath leads past a ‘Camp Cove timeline’ information sign[3] then, at the end of the road, turns left, coming to the front of the kiosk[4] at the northern end of Camp Cove Beach[5].

Camp Cove

Camp Cove is home to a lovely, yellow sand, north-east facing beach. The cove is on the protected side of South Head and is a popular spot for swimming and relaxing on the beach. At the northern end of the beach is a kiosk[6], toilet block[7] and an entrance to Sydney Harbour National Park[8].
The cove was an important location to the Cadigal (Gadigal) people who gathered fresh water, shellfish, launched their canoes and buried some of their people nearby.
This cove is also believed to be the first landing place for Europeans in 1788. The name Camp Cove was given during that landing and appears on the earliest maps of Sydney Harbour[11].

(0.05km) Camp Cove Beach → Cannon

130 m
3 mins
7m
-3m

Easy track

Veer right: From the front of Camp Cove Beach kiosk[12], this walk crosses the beach (keeping the water to your left)[13] and climbs up the timber staircase[14]. From the intersection at the top of the stairs, this walk continues straight, along the timber boardwalk[15] that soon turns into a concrete path. The path soon comes to a wide, cobbled sandstone path[16] that leads up a disused cannon[17], gun emplacement and great harbour views[18].

Cannon

This cannon was placed here prior to 1890, along with the rest of this gun emplacement and rifle walls. The emplacement was designed to protect a military jetty and boat shed from the threat of an invasion. The ‘Cobblestone Road’ beside the cannon was built during the late 1870s or early 1880s and extends from the jetty in Camp Cove up to Hornby Road above. The road was build to carry supplies and ordnance from Camp Cove to the various military installations on south head. More info.

(0.18km) Cannon → Lady Bay Beach

320 m
7 mins
9m
-15m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the cannon, this walk heads up the path and steps and soon turns left to follow the old road[21]. The walk follows the old road, enjoying sweeping harbour views[22] (to your left). About 170m along this road (as it bends right), it passes a toilet block[23] then finds some garbage bins[24] at the end of the road. Here, the walk heads along the narrower footpath for ≈60m until coming to the signposted intersection above ‘Lady Bay Beach’[25].
Turn left : From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Lady Bay Beach’ sign[26] down the steps as they wind to the sandy beach below[27].

Lady Bay Beach

Lady Bay Beach is an official nudist beach found on the inside of South Head. Facing west, this beach is surrounded by a long cliff and a rocky shoreline[28][29]. There are great views across the water to Middle Head[30]. Officially declared a nude bathing beach by Neville Wran in 1976, nudity is only permitted on the beach and water. The beach is also known as ‘Lady Jane Beach’. You are welcome to use the beach clothed or unclad. More info.

Maps for the Lady Bay 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 Lady Bay Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lady Bay 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	992 m
		Time	30 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	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

420m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 55m is flat with no steps. The remaining (25m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 440m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 55m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 500m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 500m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 500m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 500m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Lady Bay Beach walk starts and ends at the Camp Cove car park (gps: -33.83939, 151.27997)
Your transport options to Camp Cove car park are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(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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Special Maps/ brochures
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Happy walking
Matt 🙂

South Head Heritage Trail

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South Head Heritage Trail

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This walk explores the tip of Sydney Harbour’s South Head. On this walk, you will visit several historic and scenic places, following a footpath most of the way. You will start at Camp Cove, the first landing place for Europeans in Australia, and also visit a number of gun emplacements, designed to protect the shores from the threat of invasion. Also enjoy the panoramic ocean and harbour views from the cliff line at Hornby Lighthouse. A wonderful walk for those wanting to explore wide open views and get a glimpse of history.

(0km) Camp Cove car park → Camp Cove Beach

50 m
1 mins
0m
-4m

Easy track

Camp Cove

(0.05km) Camp Cove Beach → Cannon

130 m
3 mins
7m
-3m

Easy track

Cannon

(0.18km) Cannon → Lady Bay Beach Int

290 m
6 mins
9m
-12m

Easy track

(0.47km) Lady Bay Beach Int → Lady Bay Beach

30 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Moderate track

Turn left : From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Lady Bay Beach’ sign[26] down the steps as they wind to the sandy beach below[27]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Lady Bay Beach

(0.47km) Lady Bay Beach Int → Lady Bay Lookout

90 m
2 mins
5m
-2m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently downhill along the main path, keeping the large fence to your right[33]. The path leads down a few steps[34] and after ≈80m, heads up a few steps[35] then some more steps through a cleft in the rock[36] to find the fenced timber lookout platform looking over Lady Bay[37].

Lady Bay Lookout

Some may find it strange having a lookout platform overlooking a nudist beach, but the harbour and city views are great[38]. This fenced and timber-decked lookout platform is found on the main walking track at the northern end of the bay. The lookout’s main view is south-west along the beach and harbour towards North Sydney. There are a few trees growing up over the view, which adds further interest to the outlook.

(0.56km) Lady Bay Lookout → Circuit intersection

60 m
1 mins
5m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From Lady Bay Lookout, this walk heads up the steps and follows the timber boardwalk[39] a short distance until coming to a four-way intersection next to the large ‘South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[40].

(0.62km) Circuit intersection → Lightkeepers Cottage

170 m
3 mins
3m
-10m

Very easy

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads along the short section of timber boardwalk, past the ‘South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[41], keeping the filtered water views to your left[42]. The walk then follows the flat footpath through the heath and after ≈70m, the path leads to a large clearing with great views across the water[43]. The walk continues along this path, bending to the right[44] in front of the old Lightkeeper’s cottage[45] and find a ‘Lightkeeper’s Cottages 1858’ sign [46] between the old house and a gun emplacement[47].

Lightkeepers Cottage

Two homes were built on South Head for the Hornby lighthouse keepers. The first cottage is the Head Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage in the clearing, with the assistant’s house being closer to the lighthouse. This arrangement is unusual – normally, the head keeper’s house would be closer. The head lightkeeper’s house was completed about three years after the other house, around 1860. The first head lighthouse keeper was the well-motivated James Johnston, who was aboard the Dubar (a sailing ship on route from England) that smashed against the rocks near The Gap in 1857. 121 souls were lost that evening and James Johnston was the only survivor[49]. More info.

(0.79km) Lightkeepers Cottage → Hornby Lighthouse

90 m
2 mins
4m
-1m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the Lightkeepers Cottage, this walk heads along the footpath[50] across the small bridge[51], keeping the water views to your left. The path leads up and around to the right, past the concrete gun emplacement[52] to find the large red and white Hornby Lighthouse[53] and some great views.

Hornby Lighthouse

Opened by Sir William Denison (then Governor of New South Wales) in 1858, this distinct red and white vertical striped lighthouse was originally powered by a high-tech kerosene lantern. The lighthouse was built in response to two significant losses of life near South Head – firstly in 1857, the ‘Dubar’ (on it last leg from England), when 121 of the 122 people on board lost their lives, and soon after, the ‘Catherine Adamson’ when 21 lives were lost near North Head just two months later.
Since 1933, this lighthouse has been automated and is now powered with a 12 volt, 55 watt Quartz Halogen Lamp (similar to a down light in a kitchen). More info.

(0.88km) Hornby Lighthouse → Gun Emplacements

70 m
2 mins
7m
0m

Very easy

Gun Emplacements

Gun emplacements like these have been built up and down the coast, and around the shores of Sydney Harbour. The first emplacement, built in 1788, was designed as a signalling station to notify the arrival of a ship. Then in 1839, the undetected arrival of ships, from the fast developing USA, caused a great concern. This triggered the building of the well-known fortifications at Bradleys Head and Fort Denison, as well as these ones at South Head. Another enemy at the time, France, then joined a campaign against a newer enemy – the Russians – in 1853, which prompted the completion of these gun emplacements. Guns were installed in 1872. In WWII, it was a Japanese enemy who these guns were trying to keep out, then in 1944, when the threat of invasion was less of a concern, the emplacements where disarmed[61]. More info.

(0.95km) Gun Emplacements → Camp Cove car park

750 m
16 mins
24m
-32m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the Gun Emplacements and ‘Fortifications 1854’[62] sign, this walk heads uphill along the footpath, away from the lighthouse. The path passes the second fortification[63] then an overgrown third fortification[64] as the path bends to the right [65]. The path then heads down and crosses the old road[66], following the path down the hill and soon comes to timber boardwalk, a four-way intersection and a large ‘South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[67] on your right.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the face of the ‘South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[68] along the timber boardwalk[69] and down a series of steps. The timber boardwalk soon leads to a fenced lookout with a view over Lady Bay[70].
Continue straight: From Lady Bay Lookout, this walk heads down the steps[71] next to the lookout and follows the footpath alongside the large fence[72]. The path heads up a series of steps to the signposted intersection above ‘Lady Bay Beach’[73].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently uphill along the footpath (keeping the water to the right) and after ≈60m, the path comes to the end of an old road. This walk continues along the old road, past the garage bins[74] and the large toilet block (on your left)[75]. The walk now follows the road as it leads around a sweeping left-hand bend, enjoying more harbour views until turning right onto a footpath, near a palm tree (just before the road meets a large fence). The walk heads down this path and some steps to find a disused cannon[76], gun emplacement and more great harbour views[77].
Continue straight: From the cannon, this walk heads down along the wide, cobbled sandstone path[78] (keeping the water views to your right). The walk then follows the footpath gently downhill to an intersection[79][80] (with a toilet block on the left). The walk heads straight, then down the steps and across the beach to the front of the Camp Cove Beach Kiosk[81].
Veer left: From the northern end of Camp Cove Beach, this walk heads up the concrete path next to the kiosk[82] to find the end of Cliff St. The walk follows the road past the ‘Camp Cove timeline’ information sign[83] to an intersection with Victoria St and the signposted ‘Camp Cove Car Park[84].

Maps for the South Head Heritage Trail 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 South Head Heritage Trail bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the South Head Heritage Trail

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	45 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 1.4km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 350m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.6km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 110m 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

This whole walk, 1.7km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The South Head Heritage Trail walk starts and ends at the Camp Cove car park (gps: -33.83939, 151.27997)
Your transport options to Camp Cove car park are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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

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

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

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

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Mt Trefle

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Mt Trefle

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(0km) Greycliffe Ave Car Park → Nielsen Park Cafe

200 m
3 mins
0m
-7m

Very easy

From the lower end of the car park on Greycliffe Ave, this walk heads around the gate and along the sealed path (driveway) towards the water, passing the ‘Sydney Harbour National Park’ sign[1]. After ≈50m, the path leads to a four-way intersection just past the garbage bins.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads towards the water following the wide path[2]. The path soon bends left (near the toilet block, on the right[3]) and heads behind the beach, past the large information sign[4]. Soon the path heads over the ‘Dressing Pavilion’ tunnel[5] and, ≈50m later, comes to the front of the Nielsen Park Cafe[6] with it’s great water views[7].

Shark Bay

Located at the northern end of Nielsen Park, this beach faces north across Sydney Harbour. The sandy beach offers a swimming net enclosure[8], public toilets[9][10] and change rooms[11], showers[12] and is a popular place for people to simply relax. The beach is a focal point of Nielsen Park and also boasts a cafe[13]. Protected by the harbour, there is no surf at this beach. The beach is not patrolled. This is a lovely spot, with natural shade not far from the beach.

Nielsen Park Cafe

Open 8-5 daily, this historic cafe offers inside seating and a range of meals, including breakfast, sandwiches and hot food. This is one of a number of buildings in Nielsen Park which are available for functions. For further enquiries, contact 9337 1574. More info.

(0.2km) Nielsen Park Cafe → Western end of Shark Bay

90 m
1 mins
1m
0m

Very easy

(0.28km) Western end of Shark Bay → Greycliffe House

90 m
3 mins
13m
0m

Easy track

Turn sharp left: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the water[19] and up the path then steps[20], towards the grand building on top of the hill (not following the ‘Hermitage Forest Walking track’ sign[21]). The path heads past the sandstone toilet block[22] (on your right) and then at the top of the hill, the path bends to the right, in front of the ‘Greycliffe House’ information sign[23], coming to the driveway and a four-way intersection, in front of Greycliffe House[24].

Greycliffe House

Greycliffe House was completed in 1851 by John Reeve, son-in-law to the explorer W C Wentworth. The house was unoccupied between 1898 and 1911, when it was taken over by the State Government and used as a baby hospital and Tresillian mothercraft home in to the 1930s. Many of the plantings are from this era. Today, the building is home to the Sydney Harbour South office of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, and is one of few remaining examples of gothic architecture in Sydney. More info.

(0.37km) Greycliffe House → NP Workshop driveway

540 m
12 mins
30m
-12m

Easy track

Continue straight: From in front of Greycliffe House, this walk follows the ‘Vaucluse Rd Via Mt Trefle’ sign[26] up the steps. The track soon bends left and heads high past Greycliffe House and a ‘Surviving the City’ information sign[27]. The track then gently winds through the bush over Mt Trefle (the high point, but not very high), coming to a ‘Greycliffe House’ sign[28] pointing back along the track, just near the back of the fenced workshop. Here the walk continues to generally follow the fence around the NP workshop. Heading along the side of the workshop, there is a view of some houses on Vaucluse Rd. At the front of the workshop, this walk turns left to follow the driveway down to find a ‘T’ intersection with a wider road (driveway).

(0.92km) NP Workshop driveway → Steele Point int

430 m
9 mins
7m
-23m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads west along the road (driveway) towards the water, keeping the fence and grassy clearing on your left[29]. After ≈30m, the walk leads over a speed bump[30] as the road bends right. The road passes a large clearing (on the left) with harbour views[31], then about halfway through the next grove of trees[32], the road comes to a signposted intersection marked with a gap in the fence (down the hill on your left)[33].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads north-west along the road as it continues to bend right[34], soon passing a clearing and a filtered view of the harbour on your left[35]. The road then leads through a grove of trees for just over 100m, coming to another clearing and great view of Sydney Harbour[36]. The walk continues along the road for another ≈140m to find an intersection marked with a large ‘Hermitage Foreshore Walk’ sign (at the top of a set of stairs, on your left).

Steele Point Cottage

Why not make a weekend of it? Built in 1880, this one-time gunners’ barracks has been restored as a one bedroom getaway. Managed by NPWS, you can hire this cottage (found on Steele Point) from $330 per night (two night min). Great for a romantic weekend away for two. More info.

(1.35km) Steele Point int → Degaussing range

30 m
1 mins
0m
-4m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the road a short distance, keeping ‘Steele Point Cottage’[37] to your left. As the road bends sharply to the right, the walk then comes to an intersection just past the fenced degaussing range, near a sign pointing to ‘Greycliffe House’[38].

Degaussing range

This degaussing range, found at Steele Point, was constructed in 1960 and is still operated by the Royal Australian Navy today. Degaussing is the process of removing (or at least reducing) a magnetic field. This degaussing range services four areas in the harbour (about 500m from the building), where metal ships passing over will be automatically de-magnetised. Why? Mostly to prevent the triggering of seabed mines. More info.

(1.37km) Degaussing range → Steele Point Gun Emplacement

50 m
1 mins
0m
-7m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the driveway, keeping the degaussing range fence just to your left[42]. At the end of the driveway, the walk heads across the grass[43] to find the Steele Point Gun Emplacement[44] just behind the degaussing range. Beware of the unfenced drop into the emplacement[45]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn sharp left.

Steele Point Gun Emplacement

Construction of this initial emplacement took about three years and was completed in 1874. The sandstone pit once had a steel dome (to protect from shells) and was part of a series of gun emplacements protecting from the threat of invasion. Today, you will find a series of tall sandstone channels[47] and the circular pit where the main gun once stood[48]. A set of un-railed steps leads into the pit – please take care in the area, as the pit is not fenced.

(1.37km) Degaussing range → Greycliffe Ave Car Park

350 m
6 mins
7m
-12m

Easy track

Veer left: From the degaussing range[49], this walk heads down the footpath and steps, towards the beach[50]. The path leads past an open grassy clearing (on your right) and ignores a path (on the right, leading to the toilet). At the bottom of the stairs, the path comes to a four-way intersection at the western end of Shark Bay.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the flat, wide path, keeping the beach and water to the left. The path soon passes the ‘William Albert Notting’[51] and ‘Niels R.W. Nielsen, MLA’[52] memorial[53] (on your right) and, not much further along, comes to the front of Nielsen Park Cafe[54].
Continue straight: From Nielsen Park Cafe, this walk heads along the path, keeping the beach and water to your left. After ≈50m, the path heads over the ‘Dressing Pavilion’ tunnel[55] and soon passes a large information sign[56]. At the sign, the path bends right and then comes to a four-way intersection near a large number of garbage bins[57].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide sealed path (driveway) directly away from the water, past the garbage bins. The path soon leads past the ‘Sydney Harbour National Park’ sign[58] and through the gate to Greycliff Ave.

Maps for the Mt Trefle 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 Mt Trefle bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mt Trefle

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	40 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 1km of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 700m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.2km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 540m 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

This whole walk, 1.7km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Mt Trefle walk starts and ends at the Greycliffe Ave Car Park (gps: -33.850846, 151.26857)
Your transport options to Greycliffe Ave Car Park are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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

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

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

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

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Nielsen Park Circuit

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Nielsen Park Circuit

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(0km) Greycliffe Ave Car Park → Nielsen Park Cafe

200 m
3 mins
0m
-7m

Very easy

Shark Bay

Nielsen Park Cafe

(0.2km) Nielsen Park Cafe → Western end of Shark Bay

90 m
1 mins
1m
0m

Very easy

(0.28km) Western end of Shark Bay → Greycliffe House

90 m
3 mins
13m
0m

Easy track

(0.28km) Western end of Shark Bay → Degaussing range

70 m
2 mins
11m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Hermitage Foreshore Walking Track’ sign[25] up the stairs. The path soon flattens out though the open grassy area, and heads up a few more steps to come to an intersection with a road (driveway) next to the fenced degaussing range (on your right)[26].

Degaussing range

(0.35km) Degaussing range → Steele Point Gun Emplacement

50 m
1 mins
0m
-7m

Easy track

Turn sharp right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the driveway, keeping the degaussing range fence just to your left[30]. At the end of the driveway, the walk heads across the grass[31] to find the Steele Point Gun Emplacement[32] just behind the degaussing range. Beware of the unfenced drop into the emplacement[33]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Steele Point Gun Emplacement

Construction of this initial emplacement took about three years and was completed in 1874. The sandstone pit once had a steel dome (to protect from shells) and was part of a series of gun emplacements protecting from the threat of invasion. Today, you will find a series of tall sandstone channels[35] and the circular pit where the main gun once stood[36]. A set of un-railed steps leads into the pit – please take care in the area, as the pit is not fenced.

(0.35km) Degaussing range → Greycliffe House

100 m
2 mins
4m
-2m

Very easy

Turn left: From the degaussing range, this walk follows the ‘Greycliffe House’ sign[37] along the road (driveway), following the tall hedge. The road soon leads past a small car park[38] and then bends right, entering into the grounds of Greycliffe House[39]. Just past the small sandstone wall[40], the road comes to a four-way intersection (with some steps on the right and an information sign on the left)[41].

Greycliffe House

(0.45km) Greycliffe House → NP Workshop driveway

540 m
12 mins
30m
-12m

Easy track

Turn right: From in front of Greycliffe House, this walk follows the ‘Vaucluse Rd Via Mt Trefle’ sign[43] up the steps. The track soon bends left and heads high past Greycliffe House and a ‘Surviving the City’ information sign[44]. The track then gently winds through the bush over Mt Trefle (the high point, but not very high), coming to a ‘Greycliffe House’ sign[45] pointing back along the track, just near the back of the fenced workshop. Here the walk continues to generally follow the fence around the NP workshop. Heading along the side of the workshop, there is a view of some houses on Vaucluse Rd. At the front of the workshop, this walk turns left to follow the driveway down to find a ‘T’ intersection with a wider road (driveway).

(0.99km) NP Workshop driveway → Boomgate on Vaucluse Rd

60 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Very easy

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the wide driveway towards Vaucluse Rd and the boom gate[46] (Keeping the fence and grassy clearing on your right). The walk heads around the boom gate and past the ‘Sydney Harbour National Park – Nielsen Park’ sign[47], coming to an intersection with Vaucluse Rd.

(1.05km) Boomgate on Vaucluse Rd → Southern end of Nielsen Park

90 m
1 mins
1m
-3m

Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Nielsen Park Entrance 400’ sign[48] along the side of Vaucluse Rd (or crosses to the footpath on the other side) and soon comes to an intersection at the top of some steps (on your left) at the southern end of Nielsen Park.

(1.13km) Southern end of Nielsen Park → Greycliffe Ave Car Park

630 m
11 mins
7m
-27m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the steps[49], along the footpath and through the open park[50]. The walk ignores the side tracks and, after ≈210m, the path leads past an old house, then continues past more side tracks to find the back of the Nielsen Park Cafe[51]. Here, the walk heads to the front of the cafe[52] to find Shark Bay and the beach[53].
Turn right: From Nielsen Park Cafe, this walk heads along the path, keeping the beach and water to your left. After ≈50m, the path heads over the ‘Dressing Pavilion’ tunnel[54] and soon passes a large information sign[55]. At the sign, the path bends right and then comes to a four-way intersection near a large number of garbage bins[56].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide sealed path (driveway) directly away from the water, past the garbage bins. The path soon leads past the ‘Sydney Harbour National Park’ sign[57] and through the gate to Greycliff Ave.

Maps for the Nielsen Park Circuit 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 Nielsen Park Circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Nielsen Park Circuit

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	1.8 km
		Time	40 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 1km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 720m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.1km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 630m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.8km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.8km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.8km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Nielsen Park Circuit walk starts and ends at the Greycliffe Ave Car Park (gps: -33.850846, 151.26857)
Your transport options to Greycliffe Ave Car Park are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

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Hermitage Foreshore Track

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Hermitage Foreshore Track

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(0km) Greycliffe Ave Car Park → Nielsen Park Cafe

200 m
3 mins
0m
-7m

Very easy

Shark Bay

Nielsen Park Cafe

(0.2km) Nielsen Park Cafe → Degaussing range

150 m
3 mins
12m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From Nielsen Park Cafe, this walk heads the short distance along the path in front of the cafe and behind the beach (keeping the water to your right)[14]. The path heads past the ‘William Albert Notting’[15] and ‘Niels R.W. Nielsen, MLA’[16] memorial[17] (on your left) to soon find a four-way intersection (at the base of some steps) at the eastern end of Shark Bay[18].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Hermitage Foreshore Walking Track’ sign[19] up the stairs. The path soon flattens out though the open grassy area, and heads up a few more steps to come to an intersection with a road (driveway) next to the fenced degaussing range (on your right)[20].

Degaussing range

(0.35km) Degaussing range → Steele Point Gun Emplacement

50 m
1 mins
0m
-7m

Easy track

Turn sharp right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the driveway, keeping the degaussing range fence just to your left[24]. At the end of the driveway, the walk heads across the grass[25] to find the Steele Point Gun Emplacement[26] just behind the degaussing range. Beware of the unfenced drop into the emplacement[27]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Steele Point Gun Emplacement

Construction of this initial emplacement took about three years and was completed in 1874. The sandstone pit once had a steel dome (to protect from shells) and was part of a series of gun emplacements protecting from the threat of invasion. Today, you will find a series of tall sandstone channels[29] and the circular pit where the main gun once stood[30]. A set of un-railed steps leads into the pit – please take care in the area, as the pit is not fenced.

(0.35km) Degaussing range → Steele Point int

30 m
1 mins
4m
0m

Very easy

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the road, keeping the degaussing range[31] to your right. Just after the ‘Steele Point Cottage’ sign[32], the road comes to an intersection marked with a large ‘Hermitage Foreshore Walk’ sign[33], in the grassy clearing on your right.

Steele Point Cottage

(0.38km) Steele Point int → Steele Point Lookout

60 m
1 mins
1m
-4m

Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Hermitage Foreshore Walk’ sign[34] down the sandstone stairs (with handrail). At the bottom of the stairs, the track leads past a ‘Surviving in the city’ information sign[35] and â25m later, comes to an unnamed, fenced lookout with good water and city views[36].

Steele Point Lookout

Informally named, this fenced[37] lookout is the most northern lookout on the Hermitage Foreshore Walk. There are great harbour views to the city[38] in this well-shaded spot.

(0.44km) Steele Point Lookout → Surviving in the City sign int

390 m
9 mins
21m
-28m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the lookout, this walk follows the NPWS arrow up the steps[39] (keeping the water to your right). The track leads past a couple of handrails and a sandstone overhang[40] and, at the bottom of some steps, comes to a minor intersection, marked with warning sign[41] (on your right). (This short side track leads to an unfenced view of the harbour[42] – heed the warning). The walk continues along the main track, past another handrail section with more views[43] and â90m later, the track heads down some steps to the foreshore with some interesting rock formations[44]. From here, the walk follows the handrail past the small inlet[45] and along the coastline. After a further â150m, the track comes to a faint intersection marked with another ‘Surviving in the City’ information sign[46].

(0.83km) Surviving in the City sign int → Milk Beach

250 m
6 mins
12m
-17m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads down a few steps, keeping the water to your right. The track soon leads through a fairly weedy section[47], with great harbour views[48]. The track then leads up some steps over a rise, coming to a minor intersection near a gap in the black wire fence[49]. (The track to the left leads into the northern end of the Strickland House property). Here, the walk turns right and heads down the hill[50], where the track then tends left and down some steps[51] onto the northern end of Milk Beach[52].

Milk Beach

Milk Beach is a small, secluded, sandy beach in Sydney Harbour National Park, on the inside of South Head. In the ‘back yard’ of Strickland House[53], this beach is a memorable spot along the Hermitage Foreshore Walk[54]. The beach is about 50m wide and faces south-east. The views across the water to the city and to Shark Island are great[55]. A seat on the grassy clearing behind the beach makes a very inviting offer to sit[56] and enjoy for a while. This is also a great place to get the toes wet.

(1.08km) Milk Beach → Strickland House picnic area

100 m
2 mins
9m
-2m

Easy track

Veer left: From Milk Beach, this walk heads to the south-eastern end of the beach[57] (the far end, with the water on your right), and heads up the steps to the bench seat[58] and a large ‘Hermitage Foreshore Walk’ sign[59] behind the beach. Here, the walk turns right and heads up the stone stairs[60] and past a NPWS arrow marker [61] to find a large grassy clearing[62] and some picnic tables[63] at the back of Strickland House[64].

Strickland House

First established in 1913 and named after Sir Gerald Strickland (Governor of NSW 1913-1917), Strickland House was a women’s convalescent home until 1989. Today, the house and gardens are hired out for private functions, however, if just walking through, this is a great spot to take a break, enjoy the views and rest from the walk. For more information, phone Strickland House on (02) 9337 5999.

(1.17km) Strickland House picnic area → Top of Tingara Beach track

100 m
2 mins
3m
-5m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the Strickland House picnic area, this walk heads along the open grassy area, keeping the water to your right[67]. The walk heads past a ‘Hermitage Foreshore Walk – Tingara Beach’ sign[68] ≈35m before coming to the end of the lawn and a gap in the fence.[69] The walk heads through the gap in the fence and, ≈20m later, comes to an intersection at the top of Tingara Beach track (on your right)[70].

(1.27km) Top of Tingara Beach track → Tingara Beach

30 m
1 mins
0m
-5m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill along the rocky steps, directly away from the house[71]. The track soon leads to Tingara Beach[72]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

(1.27km) Top of Tingara Beach track → Ralph Newboult Lookout

120 m
3 mins
6m
-12m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the path, keeping the house up to your left. After ≈25m, the track comes to a minor intersection (with steps on the right[73] that lead down to a small beach[74] with good harbour views[75]). From here, the walk continues along the main track for another ≈20m to a three-way intersection (with sandstone steps on the left[76] that lead up to Tingara Ave).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the few sandstone steps[77] (keeping the water to your right) and then heads through a grassy section behind the houses[78]. The track soon heads down some steps (with a handrail) then mostly up the next set of stairs to turn right onto a large rock with a handrail[79]. Soon, the walk heads past a sandstone wall and down the brick then sandstone steps[80], to find a bench seat[81] and fenced Ralph Newboult Lookout[82].

Ralph Newboult Lookout

This lookout boasts great views as well as being home to a bench seat and memorial to Ralph Newboult[83]. The lookout is a shaded spot with great views across the harbour to the city. Ralph was a keen bushwalker who lead walks most Wednesdays for the National Parks Association of NSW. His sudden death whilst walking on 8 November 2000 was a great shock to the many who walked with him and especially to his family. More info.

(1.4km) Ralph Newboult Lookout → Hermit Bay beach

80 m
3 mins
12m
-6m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From Ralph Newboult Lookout (keeping the water on your right), this walk follows the railing around to the left and heads up the steps[86]. The track leads directly behind the houses[87] then down the brick steps[88] to follow the track behind Hermit Bay beach to a shady spot just before the small bridge[89], near some interesting rock formations[90].

Hermit Bay beach

This secluded beach in Hermit Bay (just north of Hermit Point) is home to a 40m-wide, east facing sandy beach. Behind the beach is the Hermitage Foreshore walk track[91] and a few houses through the trees. The beach is lined with some natural sandstone sculptures of interesting form[92] and is a quiet place to enjoy the wide harbour views[93].

(1.48km) Hermit Bay Beach → Hermit Point

110 m
2 mins
2m
-9m

Easy track

Veer right: From Hermit Bay Beach, this walk crosses the small bridge[94] and follows the foreshore, keeping the water to your right[95]. The walk heads through the grassy clearing with a few picnic tables[96] and sandstone boat pens to come to the signposted ‘Hermit Point’[97].

Hermit Point

Hermit Point hosts a grassy open area and is surrounded by a sandstone sea wall[98]. The sea wall has been shaped to host some boat pens[99], a launch[100] and a timber wharf[101]. The area is now protected as part of the Sydney Harbour National Park. Here, you will find a number of picnic tables[102], a small sandstone cave[103], natural shade and some great water views[104]. The headland, bay and ultimately the Hermitage Foreshore Walk, derive their names from the large home behind this point. The Hermitage was originally built in 1840 by Alexander Dick, then in the 1870’s, Edward Mason Hunt undertook some significant renovations, turning it into a Victorian Rustic Gothic house.

(1.59km) Hermit Point → Queens Beach

250 m
5 mins
16m
-9m

Moderate track

Veer left: From Hermit Point, this walk follows the concrete path up the hill[106] (keeping the water to your right). Soon, the walk turns left and heads up the steps [107]. The track then leads behind some houses[108], over a small creek[109] and down some steps to a three-way intersection (above Queens Beach).
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the steps towards the beach. The track then comes to a boardwalk[110], a ‘Hermitage Foreshore Walk – Queens Beach’ sign[111] and a short set of steps leading down to the beach[112].

Queens Beach

Queens Beach is a small, 50m wide sandy beach that faces west, near Queens Ave Vaucluse. The beach has the Hermitage Foreshore walk[113] running behind it. The beach is protected from the ocean surf and is not patrolled. There are great views across the harbour to the city and Harbour Bridge[114]. A quiet spot, providing an excuse to enjoy the view and splash the feet.

(1.84km) Queens Beach → End of Bayview Hill Rd

330 m
8 mins
25m
-18m

Easy track

Continue straight: From behind Queens Beach, this walk follows the timber boardwalk[115], keeping the water and beach to your right. The walk then follows the handrail[116] past some more harbour views[117] then up a series of sandstone steps[118]. About 40m from the top of the steps, the track passes behind the fenced Convent of the Sacred Heart Cemetery[119]. A further ≈35m beyond the cemetery, the walk passes a minor intersection (the steps on the right lead down to some old sandstone foundation at the water’s edge[120] with good views). The walk continues along the main track and after ≈90m, follows the concrete path[121] which soon bends left and leads to the end of Bayview Hill Road[122].

Maps for the Hermitage Foreshore Track 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 Hermitage Foreshore Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hermitage Foreshore Track

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	2.2 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	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		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

1km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 570m is flat with no steps. The remaining (570m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

990m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 800m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (380m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 2.2km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 2.1km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 80m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2.2km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Hermitage Foreshore Track walk starts at the Greycliffe Ave Car Park (gps: -33.850846, 151.26857)
Your transport options to Greycliffe Ave Car Park are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Hermitage Foreshore Track ends at the End of Bayview Hill Rd (gps: -33.863479, 151.26964)
Your transport options to End of Bayview Hill Rd are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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

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Park Information & Alerts

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Nielsen Park and Strickland House loop

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Nielsen Park and Strickland House loop

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(0km) Greycliffe Ave Car Park → Nielsen Park Cafe

200 m
3 mins
0m
-7m

Very easy

Shark Bay

Nielsen Park Cafe

(0.2km) Nielsen Park Cafe → Western end of Shark Bay

90 m
1 mins
1m
0m

Very easy

(0.28km) Western end of Shark Bay → Degaussing range

70 m
2 mins
11m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Hermitage Foreshore Walking Track’ sign[19] up the stairs. The path soon flattens out though the open grassy area, and heads up a few more steps to come to an intersection with a road (driveway) next to the fenced degaussing range (on your right)[20].

Degaussing range

(0.35km) Degaussing range → Steele Point Gun Emplacement

50 m
1 mins
0m
-7m

Easy track

Steele Point Gun Emplacement

Construction of this initial emplacement took about three years and was completed in 1874. The sandstone pit once had a steel dome (to protect from shells) and was part of a series of gun emplacements protecting from the threat of invasion. Today, you will find a series of tall sandstone channels[29] and the circular pit where the main gun once stood[30]. A set of un-railed steps leads into the pit – please take care in the area, as the pit is not fenced.

(0.35km) Degaussing range → Steele Point int

30 m
1 mins
4m
0m

Very easy

Steele Point Cottage

(0.38km) Steele Point int → Steele Point Lookout

60 m
1 mins
1m
-4m

Easy track

Steele Point Lookout

Informally named, this fenced[37] lookout is the most northern lookout on the Hermitage Foreshore Walk. There are great harbour views to the city[38] in this well-shaded spot.

(0.44km) Steele Point Lookout → Surviving in the City sign int

390 m
9 mins
21m
-28m

Moderate track

(0.83km) Surviving in the City sign int → Milk Beach

250 m
6 mins
12m
-17m

Moderate track

Milk Beach

(1.08km) Milk Beach → Strickland House picnic area

100 m
2 mins
9m
-2m

Easy track

(1.17km) Strickland House picnic area → Strickland House

90 m
2 mins
5m
0m

Easy track

Turn left : From the picnic tables[65], this walk heads across the lawn up to the large, white Strickland House[66]. The walk then heads around the left side of the building[67] to the driveway and front of the house[68][69].

Strickland House

(1.27km) Strickland House → Top of Strickland House Driveway

160 m
3 mins
15m
0m

Very easy

Turn left: From the front of Strickland House[72], this walk heads uphill along the driveway, keeping the open gardens and water views to your left[73]. This walk follows the main driveway up[74] and, soon after bending right, the driveway passes a caretaker’s cottage[75] (to your right) and heads through the gates[76] to find a footpath beside Vaucluse Rd[77].

(1.43km) Top of Strickland House Driveway → Boomgate on Vaucluse Rd

100 m
2 mins
3m
-1m

Very easy

Turn left : From the gate[78] at the top of Strickland House Driveway, this walk follows the footpath, keeping Vaucluse Rd to your right and Strickland House to the left[79]. At the end of the fence, the walk comes to an intersection marked with a large ‘Sydney Harbour National Park – Nielsen Park’ sign[80] and a boom gate.

(1.53km) Boomgate on Vaucluse Rd → NP Workshop driveway

60 m
1 mins
3m
0m

Very easy

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads past the ‘Sydney Harbour National Park – Nielsen Park’ sign[81] and around the boom gate. Soon this road leads to a three-way intersection with the ‘Workshop’ driveway[82] (on your right).

(1.58km) NP Workshop driveway → Greycliffe House

540 m
12 mins
12m
-30m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Workshop’ sign[83] up the concrete driveway towards the workshop. Just near the fence of the workshop, this walk turns right and follows the wide trail[84] as it bends around the workshop’s perimeter (bending left at each corner). The path leads past a view of some houses on Vaucluse Rd[85]. Here the walk tends left and heads behind the workshop to find and follow the ‘Greycliffe House’ sign[86] along the narrower (but still clear) track. This track meanders over Mt Trefle (the high point, but not very high). Soon the track comes beside Greycliffe House and passes a ‘Surviving the City’ information sign[87], before coming to a four-way intersection at the bottom of some sandstone steps, in front of Greycliffe House[88].

Greycliffe House

(2.13km) Greycliffe House → Greycliffe Ave Car Park

370 m
7 mins
7m
-14m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection (in front of Greycliffe House[90]), this walk follows the path past the ‘Greycliffe House’ information sign[91] (with the house on your right). The path almost immediately bends left and heads down the steps towards the water and beach. Near the bottom, the path heads past the sandstone toilet block[92] (on your left) and comes to a four-way intersection at the eastern end of Shark Bay.
Turn sharp right: From the intersection, this walk follows the flat, wide path, keeping the beach and water to the left. The path soon passes the ‘William Albert Notting’[93] and ‘Niels R.W. Nielsen, MLA’[94] memorial[95] (on your right) and, not much further along, comes to the front of Nielsen Park Cafe[96].
Continue straight: From Nielsen Park Cafe, this walk heads along the path, keeping the beach and water to your left. After ≈50m, the path heads over the ‘Dressing Pavilion’ tunnel[97] and soon passes a large information sign[98]. At the sign, the path bends right and then comes to a four-way intersection near a large number of garbage bins[99].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide sealed path (driveway) directly away from the water, past the garbage bins. The path soon leads past the ‘Sydney Harbour National Park’ sign[100] and through the gate to Greycliff Ave.

Maps for the Nielsen Park and Strickland House loop 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 Nielsen Park and Strickland House loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Nielsen Park and Strickland House loop

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	2.5 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	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

1.2km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 910m is flat with no steps. The remaining (390m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

1.1km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 790m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (640m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 2.5km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2.5km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Nielsen Park and Strickland House loop walk starts and ends at the Greycliffe Ave Car Park (gps: -33.850846, 151.26857)
Your transport options to Greycliffe Ave Car Park are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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The Gap Bluff and Green Point loop

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The Gap Bluff and Green Point loop

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Watsons Bay

Watsons Bay is a popular spot to enjoy the harbour, Robertson Park and some fish and chips. Doyles offers a formal dining restaurant[1] and the more relaxed fish and chip shop[2] on the ferry wharf[3]. Robertson Park is a large open grassy park with some natural shade[4], a rotunda[5], toilets[6][7], children’s play equipment[8], garbage bins[9] and picnic tables[10]. More info.

(0km) Watsons Bay Wharf → The Gap

250 m
5 mins
17m
-2m

Very easy

From Watsons Bay Wharf[11], this walk heads diagonally across the turning circle at the end of Military Rd[12] and into ‘Robertson Park’[13]. The walk follows the path diagonally across the open park and tends a little left (straight ahead) at the four-way intersection beside the rotunda[14]. Here the walk goes up the ramp[15] and crosses Military Rd using the crossing[16], coming to the base of the steps (that lead to The Gap)[17].
Continue straight: From the bottom of the Gap steps[18], this walk heads up the steps (or ramp[19]). About halfway up the steps, there is an emergency phone for contacting the police or Lifeline[20], then at the top there is a fenced section of footpath (lookout) and ocean views from The Gap[21].

The Gap

The Gap is one of Sydney’s most famous ocean cliff lookouts. The view from the track beside the stretch of cliff is simply stunning[22]. The tall cliffs are enhanced by the rock platform and the pounding ocean far below[23]. Sadly, this site is not only known for the natural wonder, but also for the many deaths that occur here each year. Security cameras[26] and an emergency phone[27] have been installed, to help assist people considering suicide. On the unlikely event that you see someone in distress, please call the police on 000 and lifeline on 131 114, or use the nearby emergency phone. More info.

(0.25km) The Gap → The Gap Bluff Lookout

190 m
5 mins
23m
-1m

Hard track

Turn left: From The Gap[28], this walk heads up the hill along the path, keeping the fence and water views to your right. The path leads past the ‘Sydney Harbour National Park – Gap Bluff’ sign[29] and more great views of The Gap. The path comes to a three-way intersection in a small clearing, marked with a few signs including ‘The Gap timeline’[30].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the path then steps[31], following the fence and keeping the water views to your right. The path leads past several information signs on local plant life[32][33][34][35] and some lovely wildflowers[36]. The walk continues up the many steps[37] to a rocky clearing[38] near the top. Here the walk tends left and takes the steps through the cleft in the rock to find another rocky clearing and lookout with great panoramic views at the top of Gap Bluff[39].

The Gap Bluff Lookout

The Gap Bluff Lookout sits high on the rocky hill overlooking the South Pacific Ocean. On the left is a view to North Head[40] and to your right, looking south down the coast, there are great views over The Gap[41]. There are also distant views over the harbour to the city[42]. This site is significant to the traditional owners, the Birrabirragal people, who once occupied the area – although not at this site, there are some rock engraving still remaining[43]. This is a great place to visit and well worth climbing the steps for the view.

(0.44km) The Gap Bluff Lookout → Old car park Int

100 m
2 mins
6m
-1m

Very easy

Turn left: From the Gap Bluff Lookout, this walk follows the footpath away from the gap[44] and into the heath[45], keeping the ocean to your right. This path soon leads to a three-way intersection (at an old car park undergoing regeneration[46][47]) marked with a ‘Banksia integrifolia – coast banksia’ information sign[48].

(0.54km) Old carpark Int → Gun Emplacement Lookout

60 m
2 mins
4m
-15m

Very easy

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill along the sealed footpath, away from the face of the ‘Banksia integrifolia – coast banksia’ information sign[49]. Soon the path passes a lookout on your right[50] and comes to a old gun emplacement marked with a ‘The gunnery range’ sign[51] and a short track to a fenced lookout with another sign[52]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Gun Emplacement Lookout

Once home to several gun emplacements, this is now a peaceful, fenced lookout[53]. There are information signs[54][55] explaining some history, and also some remaining sections of the fortifications[56][57] to explore.

(0.54km) Old car park Int → The Armoury

220 m
5 mins
6m
-23m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads along the sealed footpath[58], directly away from the ocean (not in view) whilst keeping the ‘Banksia integrifolia – coast banksia’ information sign[59] initially on your left. The path leads into the heath and after â70m, passes a rock cutting[60] then turns left onto a yellow-painted concrete path[61]. After a while, this path leads down a series of steps, past the side of the ‘The Armoury’[62] and a ‘Gunning for Australia’ sign[63] and comes to a large clearing and intersection with a road (driveway) in front of ‘The Armoury’[64]. The intersection is marked with a ‘Access to South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[65] (pointing to the right).

The Armoury

The Armoury was a store building built in 1938[66], to keep defence supplier secure. Since then, it has undergone several changes and is now a popular function centre. The building is at the back of a large grassy clearing that hosts some great harbour views[68], popular for wedding parties. There is also a public toilet block[69] and several other historic buildings in the area, including the larger Officer’s Mess[70] to the south-east.

(0.76km) The Armoury → HMAS Watson entrance

430 m
8 mins
6m
-21m

Easy track

Turn right: From the front of ‘The Armoury’[71], this walk follows the ‘Access to South Head Heritage Trail’ sign arrow[72], passing the palm trees and water views[73] (to your left). This walk follows the driveway for ≈270m and passes around the locked gates to find a ‘Sydney Harbour National Park’ sign[74] and an intersection with a road in front of HMAS Watson security gates[75]. Here the walk crosses the road using the pedestrian crossing[76], then turns left and follows the ‘Access to Camp Cove Beach and South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[77] down the footpath. Just before the sandstone HMAS Watson gates, this walk follows the footpath to the right and down the steps to Cliff St and another ‘Access to Camp Cove Beach and South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[78].

(1.19km) HMAS Watson entrance → Camp Cove Beach

240 m
4 mins
3m
-10m

Easy track

Veer right: From the near the sandstone pillars at the HMAS Watson entrance[79], this walk follows the ‘Access to Camp Cove Beach and South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[80] downhill along Cliff Street. The road soon leads to the signposted ‘Camp Cove car park’[81][82] at the intersection with Victoria St.
Continue straight: From the signposted ‘Camp Cove Car Park[83], this walk follows the ‘No Through Road’ sign[84] to the end of ‘Cliff St’. The footpath leads past a ‘Camp Cove timeline’ information sign[85] then, at the end of the road, turns left, coming to the front of the kiosk[86] at the northern end of Camp Cove Beach[87].

Camp Cove

Camp Cove is home to a lovely, yellow sand, north-east facing beach. The cove is on the protected side of South Head and is a popular spot for swimming and relaxing on the beach. At the northern end of the beach is a kiosk[88], toilet block[89] and an entrance to Sydney Harbour National Park[90].
The cove was an important location to the Cadigal (Gadigal) people who gathered fresh water, shellfish, launched their canoes and buried some of their people nearby.
This cove is also believed to be the first landing place for Europeans in 1788. The name Camp Cove was given during that landing and appears on the earliest maps of Sydney Harbour[93].

(1.43km) Camp Cove Beach → Cannon

130 m
3 mins
7m
-3m

Easy track

Veer right: From the front of Camp Cove Beach kiosk[94], this walk crosses the beach (keeping the water to your left)[95] and climbs up the timber staircase[96]. From the intersection at the top of the stairs, this walk continues straight, along the timber boardwalk[97] that soon turns into a concrete path. The path soon comes to a wide, cobbled sandstone path[98] that leads up a disused cannon[99], gun emplacement and great harbour views[100]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Cannon

(1.43km) Camp Cove Beach → Green (Laings) Point Park

280 m
5 mins
7m
-6m

Easy track

Turn left: From the northern end of Camp Cove Beach, in front of the kiosk[103], this walk heads along the sand[104] (or the footpath) to the far end of the beach, keeping the water to your right. At the far end of the beach, the walk comes to an intersection with a couple of other tracks[105][106].
Turn right: From the southern end of Camp Cove Beach, this walk heads up the timber staircase[107], keeping the beach and water to your right. At the top of the stairs[108], this walk follows the footpath up the steps[109] through the open parkland to find a monument commemorating the landing of Governor Phillip in 1788[110] just below the toilet block.

Green Point Park

Also know as Laings Point, Green Point is a headland on the inside of South Head. The park (at the end of Pacific St) is inside the National Park[111] and is on sloped ground[112]. There is a toilet[113][114], great water views[115], an open grassy area, bench seats[116] and a monument[117]. The monument reminds visitors that Cove Beach (just below) was the first landing place for Governor Philip in 1788[118]. The park is a pleasant place to rest and is sometimes hired for weddings. A cottage[120] at the top can also be hired from NPWS to make a weekend of your adventures.

(1.71km) Green (Laings) Point Park → Green (Laings) Point

90 m
2 mins
1m
-5m

Easy track

Veer right: From the monument commemorating the landing of Governor Phillip in 1788[122], in the middle of the park, this walk heads downhill diagonally across the grassy area, keeping the water ahead and to your right[123]. The walk then follows the steps down between the gap in the bushes[124] and across the grass to find a tall sandstone monument[125] and an information sign about the ‘World War II Anti-Torpedo Boom’[126] at Green (Laings) Point, beside the water[127].

Green (Laings) Point

Green (Laings) Point is an open grassland reserve with extensive harbour views. Then western tip of the point is still home to many relics, reminding visitors that this area played a significant role in the 1480m anti-submarine net that spanned the harbour entrance, built in 1942. The other end of the net attached to Georges Head. Midway through construction, in May 1942, was when the three Japanese midget submarines entered and attacked vessels in the harbour . From this headland, there are still some preserved parts of the net’s construction, including the winch house foundations[130], the anti-motor torpedo boat defensive battery entrance[131] and another battery[132]. There is also a information sign with more details about the history of the area[133]. More info.

(1.8km) Green (Laings) Point → End of Pacific St

130 m
3 mins
9m
-1m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the ‘World War II Anti-Torpedo Boom’[134] information sign, this walk heads along the grass away from the tall sandstone monument[135], keeping the water on your right. The walk follows the worn path between the bushes[136] then between the two bunkers[137][138], and then across the next grassy clearing towards the house[139]. Near the house, the walk turns left and heads up the hill then steps[140] to find the end of Pacific St[141][142].

(1.92km) End of Pacific St → Int of Cove and Short Sts

360 m
7 mins
5m
-10m

Easy track

Turn right: From the end of Pacific St, this walk heads downhill along the road. The road soon bends right and comes to an intersection with Victoria St and the signposted ‘Marine Biological Station Park’[143] (on your left).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill, the wrong way along Pacific Street past the ‘no entry’ signs[144]. The road soon leads past the signposted ‘Victoria Wharf Reserve’[145][146] (on your right) and continues along the road, soon turning right into Cove St. The walk follows the footpath that soon leads down a ramp[147], coming to an intersection just below the intersection of Cove and Short Streets.

(2.28km) Int of Cove and Short Sts → Watsons Bay Wharf

240 m
4 mins
1m
-5m

Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the path and steps, towards the water[148]. Here the walk turns left and follows the footpath along the back of Watsons Bay Beach, between the boats and the houses[149]. Soon the walk passes ‘Doyles Restaurant’[150] to find ‘Watsons Bay Wharf’[151].

Maps for the The Gap Bluff and Green Point loop 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 The Gap Bluff and Green Point loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Gap Bluff and Green Point loop

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	2.5 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		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

1.4km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 810m is flat with no steps. Whilst another 220m has short steep hills and the remaining 90m is very steep.

Quality of track

Around 1.9km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 580m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 2.5km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2.5km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The The Gap Bluff and Green Point loop walk starts and ends at the Watsons Bay Wharf (gps: -33.843316, 151.28184)
Your transport options to Watsons Bay Wharf are by;

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Fire Danger

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Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse

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Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse

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Watsons Bay

(0km) Watsons Bay Wharf → Int of Cove and Short Sts

240 m
4 mins
5m
-1m

Easy track

From Watsons Bay Wharf[11], this walk follows the footpath behind the beach, past ‘Doyles Restaurant’[12], whilst keeping the water on your left. The footpath leads between the boats and the houses[13] and at the end of the beach, the walk turns right, heading up the path[14] to an intersection just below the junction of Cove and Short Streets[15].

(0.24km) Int of Cove and Short Sts → Camp Cove Beach

350 m
7 mins
13m
-13m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill [16] beside Short St, directly away from the water (against the flow of traffic). At the top of the hill, the walk soon turns left (at the roundabout)[17] and follows the footpath beside Cliff St for a short time, coming to an intersection and the sandstone gate at the entrance to ‘HMAS Watson’[18].
Veer left: From the near the sandstone pillars at the HMAS Watson entrance[19], this walk follows the ‘Access to Camp Cove Beach and South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[20] downhill along Cliff Street. The road soon leads to the signposted ‘Camp Cove car park’[21][22] at the intersection with Victoria St.
Continue straight: From the signposted ‘Camp Cove Car Park[23], this walk follows the ‘No Through Road’ sign[24] to the end of ‘Cliff St’. The footpath leads past a ‘Camp Cove timeline’ information sign[25] then, at the end of the road, turns left, coming to the front of the kiosk[26] at the northern end of Camp Cove Beach[27].

Camp Cove

Camp Cove is home to a lovely, yellow sand, north-east facing beach. The cove is on the protected side of South Head and is a popular spot for swimming and relaxing on the beach. At the northern end of the beach is a kiosk[28], toilet block[29] and an entrance to Sydney Harbour National Park[30].
The cove was an important location to the Cadigal (Gadigal) people who gathered fresh water, shellfish, launched their canoes and buried some of their people nearby.
This cove is also believed to be the first landing place for Europeans in 1788. The name Camp Cove was given during that landing and appears on the earliest maps of Sydney Harbour[33].

(0.58km) Camp Cove Beach → Cannon

130 m
3 mins
7m
-3m

Easy track

Veer right: From the front of Camp Cove Beach kiosk[34], this walk crosses the beach (keeping the water to your left)[35] and climbs up the timber staircase[36]. From the intersection at the top of the stairs, this walk continues straight, along the timber boardwalk[37] that soon turns into a concrete path. The path soon comes to a wide, cobbled sandstone path[38] that leads up a disused cannon[39], gun emplacement and great harbour views[40].

Cannon

(0.71km) Cannon → Lady Bay Beach Int

290 m
6 mins
9m
-12m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the cannon, this walk heads up the path and steps and soon turns left to follow the old road[43]. The walk follows the old road, enjoying sweeping harbour views[44] (to your left). About 170m along this road (as it bends right), it passes a toilet block[45] then finds some garbage bins[46] at the end of the road. Here, the walk heads along the narrower footpath for ≈60m until coming to the signposted intersection above ‘Lady Bay Beach’[47].

(1km) Lady Bay Beach Int → Lady Bay Beach

30 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Moderate track

Turn left : From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Lady Bay Beach’ sign[48] down the steps as they wind to the sandy beach below[49]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Lady Bay Beach

Lady Bay Beach is an official nudist beach found on the inside of South Head. Facing west, this beach is surrounded by a long cliff and a rocky shoreline[50][51]. There are great views across the water to Middle Head[52]. Officially declared a nude bathing beach by Neville Wran in 1976, nudity is only permitted on the beach and water. The beach is also known as ‘Lady Jane Beach’. You are welcome to use the beach clothed or unclad. More info.

(1km) Lady Bay Beach Int → Lady Bay Lookout

90 m
2 mins
5m
-2m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently downhill along the main path, keeping the large fence to your right[55]. The path leads down a few steps[56] and after ≈80m, heads up a few steps[57] then some more steps through a cleft in the rock[58] to find the fenced timber lookout platform looking over Lady Bay[59].

Lady Bay Lookout

Some may find it strange having a lookout platform overlooking a nudist beach, but the harbour and city views are great[60]. This fenced and timber-decked lookout platform is found on the main walking track at the northern end of the bay. The lookout’s main view is south-west along the beach and harbour towards North Sydney. There are a few trees growing up over the view, which adds further interest to the outlook.

(1.09km) Lady Bay Lookout → Circuit intersection

60 m
1 mins
5m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From Lady Bay Lookout, this walk heads up the steps and follows the timber boardwalk[61] a short distance until coming to a four-way intersection next to the large ‘South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[62].

(1.15km) Circuit intersection → Lightkeepers Cottage

170 m
3 mins
3m
-10m

Very easy

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads along the short section of timber boardwalk, past the ‘South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[63], keeping the filtered water views to your left[64]. The walk then follows the flat footpath through the heath and after ≈70m, the path leads to a large clearing with great views across the water[65]. The walk continues along this path, bending to the right[66] in front of the old Lightkeeper’s cottage[67] and find a ‘Lightkeeper’s Cottages 1858’ sign [68] between the old house and a gun emplacement[69].

Lightkeepers Cottage

(1.32km) Lightkeepers Cottage → Hornby Lighthouse

90 m
2 mins
4m
-1m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the Lightkeepers Cottage, this walk heads along the footpath[72] across the small bridge[73], keeping the water views to your left. The path leads up and around to the right, past the concrete gun emplacement[74] to find the large red and white Hornby Lighthouse[75] and some great views.

Hornby Lighthouse

Gun Emplacements

(1.41km) Hornby Lighthouse → Circuit Intersection

210 m
5 mins
10m
-6m

Easy track

Continue straight: From Hornby Lighthouse, this walk heads uphill along the footpath, keeping the water views to your left. After ≈80m, the path leads to a ‘Fortifications 1854’ sign[81] and two large gun emplacement pits[82][83] a short distance apart.
Continue straight: From the Gun Emplacements and ‘Fortifications 1854’[84] sign, this walk heads uphill along the footpath, away from the lighthouse. The path passes the second fortification[85] then an overgrown third fortification[86] as the path bends to the right [87]. The path then heads down and crosses the old road[88], following the path down the hill and soon comes to timber boardwalk, a four-way intersection and a large ‘South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[89] on your right. Now Turn right to rejoin the main walk .

Maps for the Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse 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 Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse

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	2.8 km
		Time	1 hr 15 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 890m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 520m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.4km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 55m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.4km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.4km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse walk starts and ends at the Watsons Bay Wharf (gps: -33.843316, 151.28183)
Your transport options to Watsons Bay Wharf are by;

Ferry. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Ferry. (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

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Green (Laings) Point Loop

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Green (Laings) Point Loop

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On this walk, you will circumnavigate Green Point (also known as Laings Point), on Sydney Harbour’s South Head. The point is surrounded in history and great harbour views. Starting from the end of Pacific St, you will head through some open parkland and a short side trip leads to Camp Cove, the first landing place for Europeans in Australia. The walk then continues around the grassy headland to visit the eastern anchor point of Sydney’s anti-submarine net. A short and enjoyable walk.

(0km) End of Pacific St → Green (Laings) Point Park

30 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Easy track

From the end of Pacific St, this walk heads past the large ‘Sydney Harbour National Park – Green Point’ sign[1] and follows the concrete footpath down the steps to find a monument commemorating the landing of Governor Phillip in 1788[2] in front of the toilet block.

Green Point Park

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

(0.03km) Green (Laings) Point Park → Southern End of Camp Cove Beach

50 m
1 mins
1m
-5m

Easy track

Turn right: From the monument commemorating the landing of Governor Phillip in 1788[14], in the middle of Green Point Park, this walk heads down the concrete path and steps[15], heading directly away from the brick toilet block. The path soon heads down a timber staircase[16] to find the southern end of Camp Cove Beach[17]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Camp Cove

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

(0.03km) Green (Laings) Point Park → Green (Laings) Point

90 m
2 mins
1m
-5m

Easy track

Veer left: From the monument commemorating the landing of Governor Phillip in 1788[24], in the middle of the park, this walk heads downhill diagonally across the grassy area, keeping the water ahead and to your right[25]. The walk then follows the steps down between the gap in the bushes[26] and across the grass to find a tall sandstone monument[27] and an information sign about the ‘World War II Anti-Torpedo Boom’[28] at Green (Laings) Point, beside the water[29].

Green (Laings) Point

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

(0.12km) Green (Laings) Point → End of Pacific St

130 m
3 mins
9m
-1m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the ‘World War II Anti-Torpedo Boom’[36] information sign, this walk heads along the grass away from the tall sandstone monument[37], keeping the water on your right. The walk follows the worn path between the bushes[38] then between the two bunkers[39][40], and then across the next grassy clearing towards the house[41]. Near the house, the walk turns left and heads up the hill then steps[42] to find the end of Pacific St[43][44].

Maps for the Green (Laings) Point Loop 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 Green (Laings) Point Loop bushwalking track

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

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	243 m
		Time	15 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

This whole walk, 240m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

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

Signs

This whole walk, 240m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

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

weather

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

Infrastructure

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

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Green (Laings) Point Loop walk starts and ends at the End of Pacific St (gps: -33.840834, 151.27755)
Your transport options to End of Pacific St are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

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South Head Tour

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South Head Tour

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Watsons Bay

(0km) Watsons Bay Wharf → The Gap

250 m
5 mins
17m
-2m

Very easy

The Gap

(0.25km) The Gap → The Gap Bluff Lookout

190 m
5 mins
23m
-1m

Hard track

The Gap Bluff Lookout

(0.44km) The Gap Bluff Lookout → Old car park Int

100 m
2 mins
6m
-1m

Very easy

(0.54km) Old carpark Int → Gun Emplacement Lookout

60 m
2 mins
4m
-15m

Very easy

Gun Emplacement Lookout

(0.54km) Old car park Int → The Armoury

220 m
5 mins
6m
-23m

Moderate track

The Armoury

(0.76km) The Armoury → HMAS Watson entrance

430 m
8 mins
6m
-21m

Easy track

(1.19km) HMAS Watson entrance → Camp Cove Beach

240 m
4 mins
3m
-10m

Easy track

Camp Cove

Camp Cove is home to a lovely, yellow sand, north-east facing beach. The cove is on the protected side of South Head and is a popular spot for swimming and relaxing on the beach. At the northern end of the beach is a kiosk[88], toilet block[89] and an entrance to Sydney Harbour National Park[90].
The cove was an important location to the Cadigal (Gadigal) people who gathered fresh water, shellfish, launched their canoes and buried some of their people nearby.
This cove is also believed to be the first landing place for Europeans in 1788. The name Camp Cove was given during that landing and appears on the earliest maps of Sydney Harbour[93].

(1.43km) Camp Cove Beach → Cannon

130 m
3 mins
7m
-3m

Easy track

Cannon

(1.56km) Cannon → Lady Bay Beach Int

290 m
6 mins
9m
-12m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the cannon, this walk heads up the path and steps and soon turns left to follow the old road[103]. The walk follows the old road, enjoying sweeping harbour views[104] (to your left). About 170m along this road (as it bends right), it passes a toilet block[105] then finds some garbage bins[106] at the end of the road. Here, the walk heads along the narrower footpath for ≈60m until coming to the signposted intersection above ‘Lady Bay Beach’[107].

(1.85km) Lady Bay Beach Int → Lady Bay Beach

30 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Moderate track

Turn left : From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Lady Bay Beach’ sign[108] down the steps as they wind to the sandy beach below[109]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Lady Bay Beach

Lady Bay Beach is an official nudist beach found on the inside of South Head. Facing west, this beach is surrounded by a long cliff and a rocky shoreline[110][111]. There are great views across the water to Middle Head[112]. Officially declared a nude bathing beach by Neville Wran in 1976, nudity is only permitted on the beach and water. The beach is also known as ‘Lady Jane Beach’. You are welcome to use the beach clothed or unclad. More info.

(1.85km) Lady Bay Beach Int → Lady Bay Lookout

90 m
2 mins
5m
-2m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently downhill along the main path, keeping the large fence to your right[115]. The path leads down a few steps[116] and after ≈80m, heads up a few steps[117] then some more steps through a cleft in the rock[118] to find the fenced timber lookout platform looking over Lady Bay[119].

Lady Bay Lookout

Some may find it strange having a lookout platform overlooking a nudist beach, but the harbour and city views are great[120]. This fenced and timber-decked lookout platform is found on the main walking track at the northern end of the bay. The lookout’s main view is south-west along the beach and harbour towards North Sydney. There are a few trees growing up over the view, which adds further interest to the outlook.

(1.94km) Lady Bay Lookout → Circuit intersection

60 m
1 mins
5m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From Lady Bay Lookout, this walk heads up the steps and follows the timber boardwalk[121] a short distance until coming to a four-way intersection next to the large ‘South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[122].

(2km) Circuit Intersection → Gun Emplacements

130 m
3 mins
6m
-3m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill along the concrete path directly away from the water, initially keeping the large ‘South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[123] on your left. The path leads up through the heath, soon crossing an old road[124]. The path then bends left and passes a few old fortifications[125][126][127][128], coming to a large gun emplacement and a ‘Fortifications 1854’[129] sign.

Gun Emplacements

(2.13km) Gun Emplacements → Hornby Lighthouse

70 m
2 mins
0m
-7m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the Gun Emplacements and ‘Fortifications 1854’[131] sign, this walk heads downhill along the path to the large red and white striped lighthouse[132] about ≈80m down the hill.

Hornby Lighthouse

(2.21km) Hornby Lighthouse → Lightkeepers Cottage

90 m
2 mins
1m
-4m

Easy track

Continue straight: From Hornby Lighthouse, this walk heads downhill along the footpath past the concrete gun emplacement[137], keeping the water views to your right. The path bends left and leads over a small bridge[138], soon coming to the front of the Lightkeeper’s Cottage marked with a ‘Lightkeeper’s Cottages 1858’ sign [139] between the old house and a gun emplacement[140].

Lightkeepers Cottage

(2.3km) Lightkeepers Cottage → Camp Cove Beach

740 m
15 mins
27m
-29m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the Lightkeeper’s Cottage, this walk follows the footpath, keeping the water views to your right[143]. The path leads around the edge of the large clearing[144] and after ≈100m, the path leads into the heath[145]. Soon the path leads to a timber boardwalk and a four-way intersection marked with a large ‘South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[146] on your left.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the face of the ‘South Head Heritage Trail’ sign[147] along the timber boardwalk[148] and down a series of steps. The timber boardwalk soon leads to a fenced lookout with a view over Lady Bay[149].
Continue straight: From Lady Bay Lookout, this walk heads down the steps[150] next to the lookout and follows the footpath alongside the large fence[151]. The path heads up a series of steps to the signposted intersection above ‘Lady Bay Beach’[152].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently uphill along the footpath (keeping the water to the right) and after ≈60m, the path comes to the end of an old road. This walk continues along the old road, past the garage bins[153] and the large toilet block (on your left)[154]. The walk now follows the road as it leads around a sweeping left-hand bend, enjoying more harbour views until turning right onto a footpath, near a palm tree (just before the road meets a large fence). The walk heads down this path and some steps to find a disused cannon[155], gun emplacement and more great harbour views[156].
Continue straight: From the cannon, this walk heads down along the wide, cobbled sandstone path[157] (keeping the water views to your right). The walk then follows the footpath gently downhill to an intersection[158][159] (with a toilet block on the left). The walk heads straight, then down the steps and across the beach to the front of the Camp Cove Beach Kiosk[160].

(3.03km) Camp Cove Beach → Southern End of Camp Cove Beach

230 m
4 mins
2m
-5m

Easy track

Veer right: From the northern end of Camp Cove Beach, in front of the kiosk[161], this walk heads along the sand[162] (or the footpath) to the far end of the beach, keeping the water to your right. At the far end of the beach, the walk comes to an intersection with a couple of other tracks[163][164].

(3.26km) Southern End of Camp Cove Beach → Green (Laings) Point Park

50 m
1 mins
5m
-1m

Easy track

Turn right: From the southern end of Camp Cove Beach, this walk heads up the timber staircase[165], keeping the beach and water to your right. At the top of the stairs[166], this walk follows the footpath up the steps[167] through the open parkland to find a monument commemorating the landing of Governor Phillip in 1788[168] just below the toilet block.

Green Point Park

Also know as Laings Point, Green Point is a headland on the inside of South Head. The park (at the end of Pacific St) is inside the National Park[169] and is on sloped ground[170]. There is a toilet[171][172], great water views[173], an open grassy area, bench seats[174] and a monument[175]. The monument reminds visitors that Cove Beach (just below) was the first landing place for Governor Philip in 1788[176]. The park is a pleasant place to rest and is sometimes hired for weddings. A cottage[178] at the top can also be hired from NPWS to make a weekend of your adventures.

(3.31km) Green (Laings) Point Park → Green (Laings) Point

90 m
2 mins
1m
-5m

Easy track

Veer right: From the monument commemorating the landing of Governor Phillip in 1788[180], in the middle of the park, this walk heads downhill diagonally across the grassy area, keeping the water ahead and to your right[181]. The walk then follows the steps down between the gap in the bushes[182] and across the grass to find a tall sandstone monument[183] and an information sign about the ‘World War II Anti-Torpedo Boom’[184] at Green (Laings) Point, beside the water[185].

Green (Laings) Point

Green (Laings) Point is an open grassland reserve with extensive harbour views. Then western tip of the point is still home to many relics, reminding visitors that this area played a significant role in the 1480m anti-submarine net that spanned the harbour entrance, built in 1942. The other end of the net attached to Georges Head. Midway through construction, in May 1942, was when the three Japanese midget submarines entered and attacked vessels in the harbour . From this headland, there are still some preserved parts of the net’s construction, including the winch house foundations[188], the anti-motor torpedo boat defensive battery entrance[189] and another battery[190]. There is also a information sign with more details about the history of the area[191]. More info.

(3.4km) Green (Laings) Point → End of Pacific St

130 m
3 mins
9m
-1m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the ‘World War II Anti-Torpedo Boom’[192] information sign, this walk heads along the grass away from the tall sandstone monument[193], keeping the water on your right. The walk follows the worn path between the bushes[194] then between the two bunkers[195][196], and then across the next grassy clearing towards the house[197]. Near the house, the walk turns left and heads up the hill then steps[198] to find the end of Pacific St[199][200].

(3.52km) End of Pacific St → Int of Cove and Short Sts

360 m
7 mins
5m
-10m

Easy track

Turn right: From the end of Pacific St, this walk heads downhill along the road. The road soon bends right and comes to an intersection with Victoria St and the signposted ‘Marine Biological Station Park’[201] (on your left).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill, the wrong way along Pacific Street past the ‘no entry’ signs[202]. The road soon leads past the signposted ‘Victoria Wharf Reserve’[203][204] (on your right) and continues along the road, soon turning right into Cove St. The walk follows the footpath that soon leads down a ramp[205], coming to an intersection just below the intersection of Cove and Short Streets.

(3.88km) Int of Cove and Short Sts → Watsons Bay Wharf

240 m
4 mins
1m
-5m

Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the path and steps, towards the water[206]. Here the walk turns left and follows the footpath along the back of Watsons Bay Beach, between the boats and the houses[207]. Soon the walk passes ‘Doyles Restaurant’[208] to find ‘Watsons Bay Wharf’[209].

Maps for the South Head Tour 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 South Head Tour bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the South Head Tour

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	4.1 km
		Time	1 hr 45 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		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

2.7km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 1.1km is flat with no steps. Whilst another 220m has short steep hills and the remaining 90m is very steep.

Quality of track

Around 3.5km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 580m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 4.1km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 4.1km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 4.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 4.1km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The South Head Tour walk starts and ends at the Watsons Bay Wharf (gps: -33.843316, 151.28184)
Your transport options to Watsons Bay Wharf are by;

Ferry. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Ferry. (get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-shnp-sht
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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Lady Bay Beach

(0km) Camp Cove car park → Camp Cove Beach

Easy track

Camp Cove

(0.05km) Camp Cove Beach → Cannon

Easy track

Cannon

(0.18km) Cannon → Lady Bay Beach

Moderate track

Lady Bay Beach

Maps for the Lady Bay Beach walk

Cross sectional view of the Lady Bay Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lady Bay Beach

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

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

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Weather Forest

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South Head Heritage Trail

(0km) Camp Cove car park → Camp Cove Beach

Easy track

Camp Cove

(0.05km) Camp Cove Beach → Cannon

Easy track

Cannon

(0.18km) Cannon → Lady Bay Beach Int

Easy track

(0.47km) Lady Bay Beach Int → Lady Bay Beach

Moderate track

Lady Bay Beach

(0.47km) Lady Bay Beach Int → Lady Bay Lookout

Easy track

Lady Bay Lookout

(0.56km) Lady Bay Lookout → Circuit intersection

Easy track

(0.62km) Circuit intersection → Lightkeepers Cottage

Very easy

Lightkeepers Cottage

(0.79km) Lightkeepers Cottage → Hornby Lighthouse

Easy track

Hornby Lighthouse

(0.88km) Hornby Lighthouse → Gun Emplacements

Very easy

Gun Emplacements

(0.95km) Gun Emplacements → Camp Cove car park

Easy track

Maps for the South Head Heritage Trail walk

Cross sectional view of the South Head Heritage Trail bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the South Head Heritage Trail

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

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

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Mt Trefle

(0km) Greycliffe Ave Car Park → Nielsen Park Cafe

Very easy