Cremorne Point Circuit

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• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-33.8476322,151.2310501)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Ferry
Directions	From Western Distributor, A4 Turn on to Warringah Freeway, M1 then drive for 65 m Keep right onto Warringah Freeway, M1 and drive for another 1.3 km Keep right onto Military Road Offramp, A8 and drive for another 1.1 km Turn right onto Wycombe Road and drive for another 90 m Turn left onto Yeo Street and drive for another 210 m Turn right onto Rangers Road and drive for another 285 m Turn right onto Murdoch Street and drive for another 335 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Murdoch Street and drive for another 105 m Keep right onto Murdoch Street and drive for another 1.3 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the entrance to Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf, this walk crosses Milson Road to the base of the staircase on the other side of the road. Here the walk turns right to head up the steps past the lookout and monument to 'Sophie Vaillant' to an intersection with a few other footpaths.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then head up the steps (about 25 m long) Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf (about 15 m back from the start). Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf marks the first stop on the Mosman Ferry Service. The wharf is home to Sophie's Place cafe, serving coffee, food and drinks. A public phone, public toilets and a children's playground can all be found within 100m of this wharf. After 45 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Robertsons Point Lookout. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. Turn left.
	After another 5 m veer right, to head along Jasmine Walk. After another 55 m pass the sign. After another 140 m pass a seat (5 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 45 m pass a seat (5 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 80 m pass the sign (7 m on your right). After another 20 m pass a seat (6 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 130 m pass the water tap (5 m on your right). After another 6 m find the "Elephants Ear" (on your right). Elephants Ear The Lex and Ruby Graham Garden at Cremorne Point is quite remarkable, worthy of a little extra time on your walk. A chance planting of a tropical 'Elephant's Ear' bulb in 1959, which happened to thrive, led to a lifetime work for Lex Graham and his future wife, Ruby. They worked steadily for decades, clearing weeds and rubbish, improving the soil and building up the gardens with donated plants and cuttings. After another 20 m pass the "The Garden that Grew from an Elephant's Ear" (7 m on your right). After another 20 m pass a seat (10 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 110 m pass the sign (10 m on your right). After another 20 m pass a seat (15 m on your right)., has a backrest.
	After another 5 m continue straight, to head along Jasmine Walk.
	After another 105 m turn right.
	After another 40 m turn right, to head along Jasmine Walk.
	After another 310 m turn left. Then head down the steps (about 65 m long)
	Veer left, to head along Kareela Road.
	After another 7 m (at the intersection of Hodgson Avenue & Iredale Avenue) turn right, to head along Hodgson Avenue.
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of Hodgson Avenue & Kareela Lane) continue straight, to head along Hodgson Avenue. After another 60 m (at the intersection of Hodgson Avenue & Cremorne Road) continue straight, to head along Hodgson Avenue.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Hodgson Avenue & Cremorne Lane) continue straight (a steps). Then head up the steps (about 70 m long)
	Continue straight. Then head down the steps (about 20 m long) Continue straight, to head along Bogota Avenue.
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Bogota Avenue & Cremorne Point Foreshore Walk) turn left, to head along Cremorne Point Foreshore Walk (a footpath). After another 150 m pass the sign (on your left). Then head up the steps (about 15 m long) Then find the "Bogota Ave Lookout" (10 m on your right). Bogota Ave Lookout Near the Bogota Ave entrance to Cremorne Reserve, this informal, fenced lookout takes in a partial view over Sydney Harbour. There is a bench seat, and a sign nearby with information about the park. For a more interesting view, visitors can go a short way into the reserve and take the steps down onto the beach/mud flat. Cremorne Reserve is a very popular park, offering a scenic walking track around the edges of Cremorne Point. It houses a ferry wharf, gardens and a pool, as well as a playground, cafe, picnic area and a number of public bathrooms.
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Cremorne Point Foreshore Walk. After another 25 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest. After another 90 m pass the sign (on your right). After another 130 m pass the park (10 m on your left). After another 325 m find a seat., has a backrest.
	After another 8 m veer left, to head along Cremorne Point Foreshore Walk. After another 55 m pass a seat (6 m on your right)., has a backrest.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Maccallum Pool. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Cremorne Point Foreshore Walk. After another 70 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest. After another 70 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest.
	Continue straight, to head along Cremorne Point Foreshore Walk. Then pass the water tap (on your left). After another 65 m pass a seat (6 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 120 m head through the bollard.
	At the intersection of Milson Road & Cremorne Point Foreshore Walk turn left, to head along Milson Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 15 m turn sharp right.
	After another 55 m continue straight. After another 95 m pass the water tap (on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Robertsons Point Lookout. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. Turn right. Then head down the steps
	After another 35 m come to the end.

An optional side trip to Robertsons Point Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 60 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 20 m pass the playground (15 m on your left). After another 50 m pass a seat (6 m on your left)., has a backrest. After another 65 m head down the steps (about 5 m long) About 10 m past the end is a picnic table.
	The end. A seat., has a backrest. "Robertsons Point Lookout". Robertsons Point Lookout Robertsons Point, also known as Cremorne Point, is home to Cremorne Reserve. At the very tip, visitors can wander down some old steps to the lighthouse, and the more adventurous can continue down a rather precarious ladder to the water's edge. The spectacular harbour views can be enjoyed from a number of bench seats. A memorial plaque reminds visitors to take extra care and respect the inherent dangers of the rocky coast. About 40 m past the end is "Robertsons Point". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 205 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

Start.

After 60 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
This toilet is wheelchair accessible.

After another 20 m pass the playground (15 m on your left).

After another 50 m pass a seat (6 m on your left)., has a backrest.

After another 65 m head down the steps (about 5 m long)

About 10 m past the end is a picnic table.

The end.

A seat., has a backrest.

"Robertsons Point Lookout".

Robertsons Point Lookout

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

About 40 m past the end is "Robertsons Point".

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 205 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to Maccallum Pool.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then head up the steps Find the The Rock Pool that Grew at the start.
	After another 10 m come to the end. "Maccallum Pool". Maccallum Pool Maccallum Pool is a harbour-side swimming pool, thought to have been originally constructed by Olympic swimmer Frederick Lane. It was restored in the 1920s by local residents, notably Hugh Maccallum. In 1930, the council took control of the pool, and bestowed the current name. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 30 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

Start.

Then head up the steps

Find the The Rock Pool that Grew at the start.

After another 10 m come to the end.

"Maccallum Pool".

Maccallum Pool

Maccallum Pool is a harbour-side swimming pool, thought to have been originally constructed by Olympic swimmer Frederick Lane. It was restored in the 1920s by local residents, notably Hugh Maccallum. In 1930, the council took control of the pool, and bestowed the current name.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 30 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Cremorne Point Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2.8 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 15 min

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 25 m (plus an extra 60 m along side route) from the start.

Seat: There are 14 on route, on average they are 210 m apart with the largest gap of 960 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	25 m + 60 m	[toilet]
Seat	25 m + 125 m	[seat]
Seat	25 m + 210 m	[seat]
Seat	40 m	[seat]
Seat	230 m	[seat]
Seat	275 m	[seat]
Seat	380 m	[seat]
Seat	550 m	[seat]
Seat	680 m	[seat]
Seat	1.6 km	[seat]
Seat	2.2 km	[seat]
Seat	2.2 km	[seat]
Seat	2.3 km	[seat]
Seat	2.4 km	[seat]
Seat	2.4 km	[seat]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

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

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

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

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

Bogota Ave Lookout
Near the Bogota Ave entrance to Cremorne Reserve, this informal, fenced lookout takes in a partial view over Sydney Harbour. There is a bench seat, and a sign nearby with information about the park. For a more interesting view, visitors can go a short way into the reserve and take the steps down onto the beach/mud flat. Cremorne Reserve is a very popular park, offering a scenic walking track around the edges of Cremorne Point. It houses a ferry wharf, gardens and a pool, as well as a playground, cafe, picnic area and a number of public bathrooms.

Maccallum Pool
Maccallum Pool is a harbour-side swimming pool, thought to have been originally constructed by Olympic swimmer Frederick Lane. It was restored in the 1920s by local residents, notably Hugh Maccallum. In 1930, the council took control of the pool, and bestowed the current name.

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