On this short walk, you will follow the footpaths through Nielsen Park, visiting some of the historic buildings. Walking past the beautiful Shark Bay, you may be temped to take a dip or at least stop and enjoy the blue water and sandstone boulders. Climbing up the stairs, you will then be able to explore the historic Steele Point Gun Emplacement and Greycliffe House before wandering back down to Shark Bay where you can grab a drink from the kiosk.
History of Nielsen Park
And Walk
History of Nielsen Park
20 mins
25 m
Easy track
(0km) Greycliffe Ave Car Park → Nielsen Park Cafe
200 m
3 mins
0m
-7m
Very easy
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
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
Degaussing range
(0.35km) Degaussing range → Steele Point Gun Emplacement
50 m
1 mins
0m
-7m
Easy track
Steele Point Gun Emplacement
(0.35km) Degaussing range → Greycliffe House
100 m
2 mins
4m
-2m
Very easy
Greycliffe House
(0.45km) Greycliffe House → Western end of Shark Bay
90 m
3 mins
0m
-13m
Easy track
Maps for the History of Nielsen Park 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 History of Nielsen Park bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the History of Nielsen Park
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 | 896 m | ||
Time | 20 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 2/6 Easy track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
Quality of track | Smooth and hardened path (1/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 380m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 70m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 450m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 450m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 450m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 450m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 450m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the History of Nielsen Park walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the History of Nielsen Park walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The History of Nielsen Park 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
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/honp
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Lady Bay Beach
And Walk
Lady Bay Beach
30 mins
38 m
Moderate track
This walk leads to a popular nudist (clothing optional) beach on Sydney Harbour’s South Head. The walk follows the clear footpath / old roads past several significant historic and beautiful sites before climbing down a set of steps to find the beach. The beach is protected from the main surf on the inside of the headland and provides a great view across the harbour to Middle Head.
(0km) Camp Cove car park → Camp Cove Beach
50 m
1 mins
0m
-4m
Easy track
Camp Cove
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
Cannon
(0.18km) Cannon → Lady Bay Beach
320 m
7 mins
9m
-15m
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].
Lady Bay Beach
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Lady Bay Beach walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Lady Bay Beach walk.
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
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/lbb
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
South Head Heritage Trail
And Walk
South Head Heritage Trail
45 mins
64 m
Easy track
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
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
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
Lady Bay Beach
(0.47km) Lady Bay Beach Int → Lady Bay Lookout
90 m
2 mins
5m
-2m
Easy track
Lady Bay Lookout
(0.62km) Circuit intersection → Lightkeepers Cottage
170 m
3 mins
3m
-10m
Very easy
Lightkeepers Cottage
(0.79km) Lightkeepers Cottage → Hornby Lighthouse
90 m
2 mins
4m
-1m
Easy track
Hornby Lighthouse
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
(0.95km) Gun Emplacements → Camp Cove car park
750 m
16 mins
24m
-32m
Easy track
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the South Head Heritage Trail walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the South Head Heritage Trail walk.
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
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/shht
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Mt Trefle
And Walk
Mt Trefle
40 mins
58 m
Easy track
This walk explores the bushy interior section of Nielsen Park. On this walk, you will visit historic Greycliffe House and the Steele Point Gun Emplacement. The walk climbs over the Mount Trefle summit. At just over 40m above sea level, I suspect most walkers will not consider it much of a mountain, but an enjoyable walk all the same. Most of this walk follows concrete and sealed paths, and there are some great harbour views on the second half of this walk.
(0km) Greycliffe Ave Car Park → Nielsen Park Cafe
200 m
3 mins
0m
-7m
Very easy
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
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
Greycliffe House
(0.37km) Greycliffe House → NP Workshop driveway
540 m
12 mins
30m
-12m
Easy track
(0.92km) NP Workshop driveway → Steele Point int
430 m
9 mins
7m
-23m
Very easy
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
(1.35km) Steele Point int → Degaussing range
30 m
1 mins
0m
-4m
Very easy
Degaussing range
(1.37km) Degaussing range → Steele Point Gun Emplacement
50 m
1 mins
0m
-7m
Easy track
Steele Point Gun Emplacement
(1.37km) Degaussing range → Greycliffe Ave Car Park
350 m
6 mins
7m
-12m
Easy track
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Mt Trefle walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Mt Trefle walk.
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
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/mtt
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Nielsen Park Circuit
And Walk
Nielsen Park Circuit
40 mins
54 m
Easy track
With much to offer, this walk is a great way to explore the history, water, views and bushland of Nielsen Park. This walk first leads past Shark Bay – a great place for a swim – with the chance to enjoy the views and grab a bite to eat from the cafe. Then, it’s up some steps to visit the historic gun emplacement and onto Greycliffe House. Then you head up through the bush over ‘Mt Trefle’ and take a short walk along Vaucluse Rd, bringing you back into Nielsen Park.
(0km) Greycliffe Ave Car Park → Nielsen Park Cafe
200 m
3 mins
0m
-7m
Very easy
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
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
Degaussing range
(0.35km) Degaussing range → Steele Point Gun Emplacement
50 m
1 mins
0m
-7m
Easy track
Steele Point Gun Emplacement
(0.35km) Degaussing range → Greycliffe House
100 m
2 mins
4m
-2m
Very easy
Greycliffe House
(0.45km) Greycliffe House → NP Workshop driveway
540 m
12 mins
30m
-12m
Easy track
(0.99km) NP Workshop driveway → Boomgate on Vaucluse Rd
60 m
1 mins
0m
-3m
Very easy
(1.05km) Boomgate on Vaucluse Rd → Southern end of Nielsen Park
90 m
1 mins
1m
-3m
Easy track
(1.13km) Southern end of Nielsen Park → Greycliffe Ave Car Park
630 m
11 mins
7m
-27m
Easy track
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Nielsen Park Circuit walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Nielsen Park Circuit walk.
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.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/npc
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Hermitage Foreshore Track
And Walk
Hermitage Foreshore Track
1 Hr
123 m
Moderate track
The Hermitage Foreshore Walk is a wonderful way to explore Sydney Harbour from the perspective of South Head. This walk starts from Nielsen Park and follows a well maintained track along the narrow strip of harbour-side bushland to Bayview Hill Rd. Along the way, you will visit some secluded beaches and visit the historic Strickland House. A great walk exploring the history and natural beauty while enjoying a new perspective of the city.
(0km) Greycliffe Ave Car Park → Nielsen Park Cafe
200 m
3 mins
0m
-7m
Very easy
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
Nielsen Park Cafe
(0.2km) Nielsen Park Cafe → Degaussing range
150 m
3 mins
12m
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
(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
(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
Strickland House
(1.17km) Strickland House picnic area → Top of Tingara Beach track
100 m
2 mins
3m
-5m
Easy track
(1.27km) Top of Tingara Beach track → Tingara Beach
30 m
1 mins
0m
-5m
Hard track
(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 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
(1.4km) Ralph Newboult Lookout → Hermit Bay beach
80 m
3 mins
12m
-6m
Moderate track
Hermit Bay beach
(1.48km) Hermit Bay Beach → Hermit Point
110 m
2 mins
2m
-9m
Easy track
Hermit Point
(1.59km) Hermit Point → Queens Beach
250 m
5 mins
16m
-9m
Moderate track
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
(1.84km) Queens Beach → End of Bayview Hill Rd
330 m
8 mins
25m
-18m
Easy track
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Hermitage Foreshore Track walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Hermitage Foreshore Track walk.
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
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/hfw
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Nielsen Park and Strickland House loop
1 Hr
104 m
Moderate track
On this walk, you will stroll along the shore of Sydney Harbour, discovering many great views and the secluded Milk Beach before visiting the grand Strickland and Greycliffe Houses. This is a great way to explore the natural beauty, as well as some stately gardens, at the northern end of the Hermitage Foreshore Walk. Allow extra time to simply roam around the yards and enjoy the views from the many vantage points along the way.
(0km) Greycliffe Ave Car Park → Nielsen Park Cafe
200 m
3 mins
0m
-7m
Very easy
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
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
Degaussing range
(0.35km) Degaussing range → Steele Point Gun Emplacement
50 m
1 mins
0m
-7m
Easy track
Steele Point Gun Emplacement
(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
(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
Strickland House
(1.27km) Strickland House → Top of Strickland House Driveway
160 m
3 mins
15m
0m
Very easy
(1.43km) Top of Strickland House Driveway → Boomgate on Vaucluse Rd
100 m
2 mins
3m
-1m
Very easy
(1.53km) Boomgate on Vaucluse Rd → NP Workshop driveway
60 m
1 mins
3m
0m
Very easy
(1.58km) NP Workshop driveway → Greycliffe House
540 m
12 mins
12m
-30m
Easy track
Greycliffe House
(2.13km) Greycliffe House → Greycliffe Ave Car Park
370 m
7 mins
7m
-14m
Easy track
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Nielsen Park and Strickland House loop walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Nielsen Park and Strickland House loop walk.
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.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/npashl
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
The Gap Bluff and Green Point loop
And Walk
The Gap Bluff and Green Point loop
1 Hr
84 m
Hard track
This circuit walk explores the great sea cliffs of The Bluff on the ocean side of South Head, before heading to the scenic and historic Camp Cove and Green Point on Sydney Harbour. During this walk, you will visit several historic military defense systems for the harbour, as well as enjoying some of the natural beauty of the region. For much of the year, especially in spring, you will see some lovely coastal wildflowers as well.
Watsons Bay
(0km) Watsons Bay Wharf → The Gap
250 m
5 mins
17m
-2m
Very easy
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
(0.25km) The Gap → The Gap Bluff Lookout
190 m
5 mins
23m
-1m
Hard track
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
(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
(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
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
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
(1.43km) Camp Cove Beach → Green (Laings) Point Park
280 m
5 mins
7m
-6m
Easy track
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
(1.71km) Green (Laings) Point Park → Green (Laings) Point
90 m
2 mins
1m
-5m
Easy track
Green (Laings) Point
(1.8km) Green (Laings) Point → End of Pacific St
130 m
3 mins
9m
-1m
Easy track
(1.92km) End of Pacific St → Int of Cove and Short Sts
360 m
7 mins
5m
-10m
Easy track
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
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the The Gap Bluff and Green Point loop walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the The Gap Bluff and Green Point loop walk.
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;
Ferry. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Ferry. (get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/tgbagpl
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse
And Walk
Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse
1 hr 15 mins
93 m
Easy track
Start with a ferry ride, enjoy some great food, incredible views and visit some very significant historic sights. Starting at Watsons Bay, you will stroll along a few narrow roads before visiting the historic Camp Cove and its gorgeous beach. From here, walk up the old cobblestone road past more great views, then follow a clear path to the tip of Sydney Harbour’s South Head and Hornby Lighthouse.
Watsons Bay
(0km) Watsons Bay Wharf → Int of Cove and Short Sts
240 m
4 mins
5m
-1m
Easy track
(0.24km) Int of Cove and Short Sts → Camp Cove Beach
350 m
7 mins
13m
-13m
Easy track
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
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
Cannon
(0.71km) Cannon → Lady Bay Beach Int
290 m
6 mins
9m
-12m
Easy track
(1km) Lady Bay Beach Int → Lady Bay Beach
30 m
1 mins
0m
-3m
Moderate track
Lady Bay Beach
(1km) Lady Bay Beach Int → Lady Bay Lookout
90 m
2 mins
5m
-2m
Easy track
Lady Bay Lookout
(1.15km) Circuit intersection → Lightkeepers Cottage
170 m
3 mins
3m
-10m
Very easy
Lightkeepers Cottage
(1.32km) Lightkeepers Cottage → Hornby Lighthouse
90 m
2 mins
4m
-1m
Easy track
Hornby Lighthouse
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.
Gun Emplacements
(1.41km) Hornby Lighthouse → Circuit Intersection
210 m
5 mins
10m
-6m
Easy track
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse walk.
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
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/wbthl
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Green (Laings) Point Loop
And Walk
Green (Laings) Point Loop
15 mins
10 m
Easy track
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
Green Point Park
(0.03km) Green (Laings) Point Park → Southern End of Camp Cove Beach
50 m
1 mins
1m
-5m
Easy track
Camp Cove
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
Green (Laings) Point
(0.12km) Green (Laings) Point → End of Pacific St
130 m
3 mins
9m
-1m
Easy track
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 | ||
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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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Green (Laings) Point Loop walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Green (Laings) Point Loop walk.
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.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gpl
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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