To NEWCASTLE Barrenjoey to Narrabeen Lakes Personal Care BARRENJOEY This wonderful walk is dominated by a series of rugged natural headlands with Be aware that you are responsible for your own safety and that of any child extensive views of the coast and Pittwater, sweeping and secluded beaches and with you. Take care and enjoy your walk. further south, wetlands feeding into Narrabeen Lagoon. 5hr 30 The walks require average fitness, except for full-day walks which require alkingCOASTAL SYDNEY The walk forms part of one of the world’s great urban coastal walks, connecting above-average fitness and stamina. There is a wide variety of pathway conditions Broken Bay in Sydney’s north to Port Hacking in the south, traversing headlands, and terrain, including bush tracks, uneven ground, footpaths, beaches, rocks, AVALON beaches, lagoons, bushland and the bays and harbours of coastal Sydney. steps and steep hills. Observe official safety, track and road signs at all times. Keep well back from cliff edges and be careful crossing roads. w This map covers the route from Barrenjoey to Narrabeen Lakes. Two companion maps, Narrabeen Lakes to Manly Lagoon and Manly Lagoon to North Wear a hat and good walking shoes, use sunscreen and carry water. You Barrenjoey to will need to drink regularly, particularly in summer, as much of the route is Approximate Walking Times in Hours and Minutes Head & The Spit, complete the Northern Beaches section, while two additional e.g. 1 hour 45 minutes = 1hr 45 5hr 30 maps cover the continuation to Cronulla. For these and additional regional maps without shade. Although cold drinks can often be bought along the way, Narrabeen Lakes visit www.walkingcoastalsydney.com.au, coastal and harbour Councils or this cannot always be relied on. Take a comfortable backpack and, if you 0 8 relevant visitor centres. wish, swimmers and a towel. Only swim between the flags on patrolled kilometres beaches. Brochure 1 The Sydney coastal walk links by ferry to Bouddi and Brisbane Water National To WAGSTAFFE Carry a mobile phone. In case of emergency dial 000 or 112 from GSM Mobile. Barrenjoey NARRABEEN LAKES Parks in the north and Royal National Park in the south. West Head PALM The coastal route is marked red on the map, with loop walks and links marked BEACH green. Great North Walk to Harbour to Hawkesbury Track National THORNLEIGH (5hr) to ST.IVES NORTH (4hr) & Public Transport & BEROWRA (15hr) BEROWRA (16hr) via Great North Walk Park 5hr 30 Loop Walks and Links Public transport is readily available at regular intervals along the way. ROSEVILLE BRIDGE There are a number of loop walks, including those to Barrenjoey Headland, Relevant bus stops with route numbers are marked on the map. This allows LANE COVE Pittwater NATIONAL PARK Brochure 2 McKay Reserve, Bangalley Head, Stapleton Park, Angophora Reserve, considerable flexibility when deciding where to begin and end your walk. 5h 1hr Brochure 10 15 r MANLY r LAGOON Crown of Newport Reserve, Warriewood Wetlands and Narrabeen h SPIT AVALON 1 BRIDGE 4hr The following bus routes are particularly useful: L90 limited stops from the 1h 5hr 30 r Lagoon, plus a link to Church Point. This integrated network of red and EPPING ROAD CHATSWOOD ARTARMON MANLY City to Mona Vale, then all stops to Palm Beach. L88 same as L90 but (BRIDGE) RESERVE CHURCH r green routes can be used to create walks of varying lengths and times. 1h1hr 1 2 terminating at Avalon. Routes 191, 192 & 193 service local areas from hr POINT h 5 r 1hr 30 4 NORTH HEAD 5 Brochure 3 To PARRAMATTA QUAKERS Avalon. Routes 155 & 156 from Manly Wharf to Church Point via Mona 1hr 1 HAT BAY 3hr GORE MIDDLE Pittwater Information Vale. Route 136 links Chatswood Railway Station to Manly Wharf via Dee COVE MOSMAN HEAD PITTWATER BAY Why shops (bus stop cnr Pittwater Road and Howard Avenue). 2h 45 HUNTERS r 1hr HILL 1hr 4 1hr15 For information and brochures relevant to Pittwater and the Northern Beaches 1 5 hr 1 Brochure 4 MONA HARBOUR SOUTH Major bus interchanges are at Manly Wharf and Warringah Mall. 5 HEAD region, visit Pittwater Council’s Customer Service Centre and Library at 1 Park VALE BRIDGE IRON COVE r 45 BRIDGE 3h Street, Mona Vale or 59A Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon (Tel: 9970 1111), and For public transport timetables, planning a walk, or for maps, including the Brochure 9 RUSHCUTTERS Warriewood BAY www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au >Environment>Bushland/Coastal & Marine/ Coastal 2hr 30 Northern Region Bus Guide: Wetlands To COOKS 5hr 30 RIVER Environment Centre/Water & Waterways; >Recreation>Beaches and Narrabeen BROCHURES 5hr 30 Infoline Tel: 131-500 www.131500.info Each bus stop has its own 1: Barrenjoey to Narrabeen Lakes Headlands/ Regional Parks/ Parks & Reserves; >Council>Council Information; Lakes 3hr 2: Narrabeen Lakes to Manly Lagoon and website/ library>Local History>Pittwater’s Past. Be aware that website ref- number. For the next bus due, ring 131500 and follow the prompts. 3: Manly Lagoon to North Head & The Spit Brochure 5 CLOVELLY erences can change over time. Taxis, water taxis and local ferries can also be useful. Local ferries depart WARRINGAH 4: Spit to Harbour Bridge To MANLY 5: Harbour Bridge to South Head & Clovelly See also the Coastal Environment Centre (CEC) (B6), Lake Park Road, North from Palm Beach Wharf (Tel: 9974 2411) www.palmbeachferry.com.au 6: Clovelly to Cronulla and Church Point (0408 296 997). For Manly Cabs Tel: 131668, and water 7: La Perouse to Sydney Airport Brochure 7 Narrabeen (Tel: 9970 1675), and the Manly Visitor Information Centre at Manly 8: Cook Park Trail taxis, Pink (0428 238 190) and Palm Beach (0415 408 831). 4hr Wharf (Tel: 9976 1430) www.manlytourism.com Free brochures include 9: Harbour Circle Walk R 10:Harbour to Great North Walk Sydney’s Northern Beaches Visitor’s Guide also downloadable from Sydney Ferries operate regularly between Circular Quay and Manly Wharf. www.wherewelive.com.au and the tourist map Sydney’s Northern Beaches See also www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au >Local Services>Public Transport. LITTLE BAY from www.sydneybeaches.com.au >map. 2hr 30 Visit www.aboriginalheritage.org for details on the aboriginal heritage and LA PEROUSE culture of the Northern Beaches region. Walking Pittwater Brochure 8 Brochure 6 KURNELL For additional information, including Councils, National Parks and other websites, The choices of walks are many and varied. The following four walks walking brochures and relevant books, see ‘Further information’ below. highlight the significant natural and cultural diversity of the Pittwater region, the traditional land of the Guringai people. 4hr 30 Walking Times Useful information about each walk can be found at the Pittwater Council website at www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au (for relevant sections see ‘Pittwater The Walking Times diagram sets out approximate walking times along the coast CRONULLA Information’ above). See also the books listed under ‘Further Information’. between Barrenjoey Head and Narrabeen Lakes. It contains walking times for View south from Barrenjoey Lighthouse (David Messent) Brochure 6 links from the coast to Clareville Beach, Church Point and the Warriewood Dogs on a lead are welcome on walks except on beaches, in National Parks, Wetlands. and other sensitive areas, including Bangalley and Turimetta Headlands and Warriewood Wetlands. Observe official signage at all times. The times marked are walking times based on a walking speed of between 2km To STANWELL PARK and 3km per hour, depending on the terrain and weather conditions. Add extra For each of the following walks, the walking times and distances are it’s exhilarating & healthy version 13-16-4 time for breaks, lunch or a swim! approximate. A comprehensive list can be found on the Sydney Coastal Councils Group’s Pittwater Coastal Walk - website www.walkingcoastalsydney.com.au Books can be obtained from Route Marking Barrenjoey to Avalon local libraries, selected bookshops and from the publishers. A variety of local signage exists. It is expected that the following internationally recognised marking system will be introduced over time along the red Pittwater Council and Mona Vale Library The northernmost access point to Sydney’s Great Coastal Walk is routes. Village Park, 1 Park St, Mona Vale 2103 (B 3/4) Tel: 9970 1111. Barrenjoey Beach on Pittwater at the western end of Beach Road, North Avalon Library at 59A Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon 2107 Tel: 9918 3013. Palm Beach (F2). straight ahead wrong direction Brochures and information available. Visit the Council website This walk climbs the magnificent Barrenjoey Headland to its historic www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au (for relevant sections see ‘Pittwater Information’ Lighthouse, with stunning views over Broken Bay and Pittwater. Descend above). and cross the dunes to travel south along the beach. Proceed over the Looking across Pittwater to the National Park (Pittwater Council) turn left turn right headland to Whale Beach via McKay Reserve and follow Whale Beach Road wherewelive.com.au to Bangalley Head, the highest point on Sydney’s northern coastline. From Comprehensive free guide to the Northern Beaches there walk to Avalon Beach with its shopping centre, accommodation and Walking Coastal Sydney www.wherewelive.com.au transport (G6). Bus L90. 5hr 30 walking 13km For information on Sydney’s Great Coastal Walk from Barrenjoey to Sydney’s Northern Beaches Visitors Association Acknowledgments and Suggestions Cronulla, which includes the 50km Northern Beaches Walk, see Free tourist map with information on the Northern Beaches www.walkingcoastalsydney.com.au www.sydneybeaches.com.au This brochure and its companion brochures have been developed by the Pittwater Coastal Walk - Walking Volunteers. They include: Jim and Therese Archibald, Bill Avery, Neil Avalon to Narrabeen Lakes Coastal Environment Centre and Pamela Hardie, Phil Jenkyn, Geoff Lambert, Caroline Minogue, Ian Food and Drink Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen 2101 Napier, Bill and Nedra Orme (Patrons), Don and Laura Riddell, Bruce Beginning at Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) (G6), this walk proceeds Food and drink can be found along the main route (red) at north and south (next to the Lakeside Holiday Park) Tel: 9970 1675.