Sydney to Boronia Park

Getting started
From the tall sandstone obelisk (in Macquarie Place at the intersection of Bridge and Loftus Sts, Sydney), this walk heads down along the footpath beside Loftus St, towards the view of the Harbour Bridge. After about 80m, the footpath leads past 'Jessie Street Gardens', which is 'Dedicated to the achievements of Australian women' - definitely worth the time to read the plaques. From here, the walk continues down past McDonald's and across Alfred St to underneath the 'Circular Quay Railway Station' building.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then head up the surface\|paving_stones steps (about 4 m long) Find the The Obelisk at the start. The Obelisk The Obelisk in Macquarie Place (Cnr of Bridge and Loftus Sts) is the original Mile Stone for 19th century roads in NSW. The surrounding park is the original town square built in 1810, while the Obelisk was erected by Governor Macquarie (well actually the Convicts did the heavy work) in 1818. For nearly 200 years this monument stood as the zero mile/km marker for all principal roads. There are a number of inscriptions including distance markers and "The Obelisk was erected in Macquarie Place A.D.1818, to Record that all the Public Roads Leading to the Interior of the Colony are measured from it. L.Macquarie Esq Governor". The park has a number of other historic items worth exploring. Find the Bridge Room at the start.
	Turn left. After 45 m pass the "Tribunes" (25 m on your left).
	Turn right.
	After another 5 m (from the Reiby Place) turn right, to head along Reiby Place (a residential road).
	After another 15 m (from the Reiby Place) continue straight, to head along Reiby Place. After another 20 m pass a seat (about 40 m ahead).
	At the intersection of Loftus Street & Reiby Place turn left, to head along Loftus Street (a vehicle track). After another 60 m pass a seat (15 m on your left). Then pass the "Bubble Nini" (25 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the "First Fleet Memorial" (9 m on your left). After another 10 m pass the "Bouillon L'Entrecôte" (25 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Loftus Street & Custom House Lane continue straight, to head along Loftus Street. After another 55 m pass the "Jessie Street Gardens" (10 m on your left). Then pass the toilet (55 m on your left).
	After another 3 m (from the Loftus Street) continue straight, to head along Loftus Street. After another 30 m pass the "McDonald's" (15 m on your left). W:www.mcdonalds.com.au After another 30 m pass the water tap (25 m on your left).
	At the intersection of Loftus Street & Alfred Street continue straight, to head along Loftus Street. After another 10 m pass the pay phone (10 m on your left).
	From the Loftus Street continue straight (a footpath).
	From the Loftus Street continue straight, to head along Loftus Street (a highway\|pedestrian). After another 15 m pass a seat (about 40 m ahead)., has a backrest. Then find the "Circular Quay" (about 40 m ahead). Circular Quay Where the harbour meets the city, Circular Quay is a transport hub joining the busy ferry wharf with the train and bus services. The Quay provides great views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and several other popular sights of Sydney. There are many small food kiosks and cafes as well as a McDonalds. Circular Quay is the site of Australia's first colonial settlement. In 1794, Thomas Muir was transported to Australia and later bought a farm and built a cottage on what we now call Circular Quay. Not a great deal is known about the traditional owners, as in 1789 almost half of this indigenous population died during a smallpox epidemic. It is reported that only three Cadigal people were left by 1791. In 1879, there were some Aboriginal people living in the boat sheds (near the now Museum of Contemporary Art) when they were dispossessed of that space so it could be used for hosting an international exhibition. Now, Circular Quay is popular among visitors enjoying the sites, and also daily commuters. Then pass the toilet (70 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. Then pass the pay phone (7 m on your left). Then pass the emergency call device (about 20 m ahead).
	At the intersection of Alfred Street & Loftus Street turn right, to head along Alfred Street. Then pass the water tap (15 m on your left). Then come to the viewpoint (35 m on your left). This viewpoint is wheelchair accessible. After another 15 m head through the bollard. After another 15 m pass a seat (15 m on your left).
	From the Alfred Street continue straight, to head along Alfred Street. After another 6 m pass a seat (15 m on your left)., has a backrest. After another 20 m pass the "Hungry Jack's" (25 m on your left). After another 25 m pass the "The Best Coffee" (10 m on your left). After another 15 m head through the bollard.
	From the Alfred Street veer left (a footpath). Then pass the "Vietnamese Street Food" (10 m on your left). After another 20 m pass the pay phone (15 m on your right).
	Turn left. Then head through the tunnel (about 40 m long) Then pass the "Quick Bites" (7 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the toilet (8 m on your right).
	Continue straight. Then head through the tunnel (about 20 m long) Then pass the "Quay Seafood" (6 m on your right). Then pass the toilet (40 m on your right). Then pass the "Cityextra" (10 m on your left).
	After another 5 m continue straight. After another 20 m pass a seat (70 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 15 m pass the "Subway" (45 m on your left). After another 50 m catch the ferry (about 5.5 km long) Then catch the ferry (about 4.6 km long) Then pass the "Simmons Point Reserve" (45 m on your left). After another 1.4 km catch the ferry (about 1.5 km long) Then catch the ferry (about 1.4 km long)
	From the Balmain <-> Birchgrove continue straight, to head along Balmain <-> Birchgrove. Then catch the ferry (about 1.3 km long) Then pass the "Yurulbin Park" (20 m on your left).
	Birchgrove Station continue straight, to head along Birchgrove <-> Grennwich Point. Then catch the ferry (about 770 m long)
	At the intersection of Birchgrove <-> Grennwich Point & Cockatoo Island - Birchgrove continue straight, to head along Birchgrove <-> Grennwich Point. After another 470 m (from the Birchgrove <-> Grennwich Point) continue straight, to head along Birchgrove <-> Grennwich Point. After another 190 m pass the "Mary Carlson Park" (40 m on your right). Then pass a seat (55 m on your right). Then pass the water tap (60 m on your right). Then come to the viewpoint (65 m on your right).
	Greenwich Point Wharf Station turn left, to head along Greenwich Point <-> Woolwich Wharf.
	After another 125 m (from the Greenwich Point <-> Woolwich Wharf) continue straight, to head along Greenwich Point <-> Woolwich Wharf.
	After another 480 m (Woolwich Wharf Stop_position) continue straight (a footpath). After another 40 m pass the toilet (5 m on your right). After another 20 m find the "Woolwich Wharf" (5 m on your right). Woolwich Wharf Woolwich Wharf, found at the end of Valentia Street, is a bit of a transport hub with a ferry terminal and a popular bus stop. There are public toilets in the bus shelter area, a public phone box and across the road is an open grass area and kids' playground in 'Valentia Street Reserve'. There is also a large sign highlighting the Great North Walk's presence.
	After another 15 m (from the Valentia Street) veer right, to head along Valentia Street (a residential road). After another 6 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (5 m on your right). After another 6 m pass the playground (15 m on your left).
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of The Point Road & Valentia Street) turn left, to head along The Point Road (a highway\|tertiary).
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of The Point Road & Angelo Street) continue straight, to head along The Point Road.
	After another 225 m (at the intersection of The Point Road & Mayfield Avenue) continue straight, to head along The Point Road.
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of The Point Road & Hunter Street) continue straight, to head along The Point Road.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Gale Street & The Point Road) continue straight, to head along Gale Street.
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Gale Street & Hunter Lane) continue straight, to head along Gale Street.
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Gale Street & Collingwood Street) continue straight, to head along Gale Street. After another 90 m find the "Goat Paddock" (15 m on your left). Goat Paddock Goat Paddock is the open area north of Woolwich Dock. The park has a path winding down through the middle, providing access to the waters edge. In 1835, the Clarke family received a grant of the land at the eastern end of the peninsula, what we now call Woolwich. In 1898, Morts Dock and Engineering Company bought this land and commissioned the excavation of the dock. The area is well maintained and is used by many locals for their morning strolls.
	From the Gale Street continue straight, to head along Gale Street.
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Woolwich Road & Gale Street) veer right, to head along Woolwich Road.
	After another 40 m (from the Woolwich Road) turn left (a footpath). After another 75 m find the "Woolwich Lookout" (4 m on your left). Woolwich Lookout Woolwich Lookout is a fenced lookout atop of the cliffs at the western end of Woolwich Dock. There are great views down the sandstone cutting, through the dock at the mouth of the Lane Cove River and to North Sydney. In December 1901, the W. Solomon & Sons company (commissioned by Morts Dock and Engineering Company) completed the excavation of 85,000 cubic metres of sandstone to construct this dry dock. At the time, this 188 metres long, and 27 metres wide, pit was the largest dry dock in Australia. In 1963, the Army purchased the site and now it is managed by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.
	Veer right.
	After another 8 m continue straight. After another 65 m (at the intersection of Edgecliff Road & Clarke Road) veer left, to head along Edgecliff Road (a residential road). After another 130 m pass the car park (45 m on your left). After another 65 m (at the intersection of Alfred Street & Margaret Street) continue straight, to head along Alfred Street. After another 115 m pass the car park (45 m on your left).
	From the Alfred Street continue straight (a steps). Then head up the steps (about 15 m long)
	After another 80 m (from the The Great North Walk) turn right, to head along The Great North Walk.
	After another 50 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk. After another 55 m pass the "Kellys Bush" (on your right). After another 7 m pass the sign (on your right). Then pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest. After another 15 m find the "Kellys Bush" (on your right). Kellys Bush In the late 1880s, pocket of bushland between Prince George Parade and Alfred St, Woolwich was set aside to to act as a buffer zone between the Parramatta River and the Sydney Smelting Company. The area was named after the owner of the land and smelting company, T.H. Kelly . From the passion of the local people who fought to protect this area, Kelly's Bush is now owned by the Hunters Hill Council and cared for by a team of local bush regenerators.
	After another 7 m (at the intersection of Prince George Parade & Nelson Parade) continue straight, to head along Prince George Parade (a residential road).
	After another 5 m (at the intersection of Prince George Parade & Prince Edward Parade) continue straight, to head along Prince George Parade. After another 110 m pass the "Great North Walk" (on your right).
	At the intersection of Gladstone Avenue & Prince George Parade turn right, to head along Gladstone Avenue. After another 30 m (at the intersection of Gladstone Avenue & Prince Edward Parade) continue straight, to head along Gladstone Avenue.
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Gladstone Avenue & Woolwich Road) continue straight, to head along Gladstone Avenue.
	After another 95 m (from the Vernon Street) turn left, to head along Vernon Street (a residential road). After another 100 m (at the intersection of Vernon Street & The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along Vernon Street.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of The Great North Walk & Vernon Street) turn right, to head along The Great North Walk (a steps). Then head down the surface\|paved steps (about 85 m long)
	From the The Great North Walk turn left, to head along The Great North Walk (a walking track). After another 200 m (at the intersection of Vernon Street & The Great North Walk) veer right, to head along Vernon Street (a residential road). After another 15 m (at the intersection of Vernon Street & Brookes Street) continue straight, to head along Vernon Street. After another 65 m (at the intersection of Vernon Street & St Ives Avenue) continue straight, to head along Vernon Street. After another 60 m (at the intersection of Woolwich Road & Vernon Street) turn right, to head along Woolwich Road (a highway\|tertiary).
	After another 35 m (at the intersection of Woolwich Road & Glenview Road) continue straight, to head along Woolwich Road.
	After another 115 m (at the intersection of Futuna Street & Woolwich Road) turn right, to head along Futuna Street (a residential road).
	After another 210 m (at the intersection of Crescent Street & Futuna Street) turn right, to head along Crescent Street.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Garrick Avenue & Crescent Street) turn left, to head along Garrick Avenue. After another 200 m find the "Ivy Alley" (35 m on your left). Ivy Alley A bespoke nursery located down a quaint little walking lane in Hunters Hill. They specialise in living plant ‘bouquets’ contained in beautiful pots and containers that will continue to grow and give pleasure for years to come. You’ll find them displayed amongst an array of garden treasures – new, old and salvaged. More information at https://www.ivyalley.com.au/
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Passy Avenue & The Great North Walk) turn right, to head along Passy Avenue (a residential road).
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Passy Avenue & Rooke Lane) continue straight, to head along Passy Avenue. After another 70 m (at the intersection of Ambrose Street & Passy Avenue) turn left, to head along Ambrose Street.
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Woolwich Road & Ambrose Street) turn right, to head along Woolwich Road (a highway\|tertiary).
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Woolwich Road & Foss Street) continue straight, to head along Woolwich Road.
	After another 55 m (from the Alexandra Street) continue straight, to head along Alexandra Street.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Alexandra Street & Ady Street) continue straight, to head along Alexandra Street. After another 30 m find the "Hunters Hill Shops" (9 m on your left). Hunters Hill Shops Just opposite the intersection of Alexandra and Ady Streets is a community shopping village in Hunters Hill. There are a few cafes and small restaurants set among a lovely series of sandstone buildings. You could even get your hair cut if so desired. The Ricciotti Deli Cafe open 7 days 0800-1700 (weekends 0800-1500) ph: (02) 9817-7388.
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Alexandra Street & Ellesmere Avenue) continue straight, to head along Alexandra Street.
	After another 165 m (at the intersection of Alexandra Street & D'Aram Street) continue straight, to head along Alexandra Street.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Alexandra Street & Stanley Road) continue straight, to head along Alexandra Street.
	After another 25 m (from the Alexandra Street) continue straight, to head along Alexandra Street.
	After another 6 m (at the intersection of Ferdinand Street & Alexandra Street) turn right, to head along Ferdinand Street (a residential road).
	After another 8 m (from the Ferdinand Street) continue straight, to head along Ferdinand Street. After another 50 m (at the intersection of Ferdinand Street & Cullens Lane) continue straight, to head along Ferdinand Street. After another 55 m (at the intersection of Madeline Street & Ferdinand Street) turn left, to head along Madeline Street. After another 95 m (at the intersection of Madeline Street & Lot Lane) continue straight, to head along Madeline Street. After another 35 m head up the steps (about 40 m long) From the Mount Street turn right, to head along Mount Street (a residential road).
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Mount Street & Sea Street) continue straight, to head along Mount Street.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of The Great North Walk & Mount Street) turn left, to head along The Great North Walk (a footpath). After another 265 m pass a seat (10 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 45 m head up the steps (about 15 m long) Then pass the "Great North Walk" (on your right).
	At the intersection of Reiby Road & The Great North Walk turn right, to head along Reiby Road (a residential road).
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of The Great North Walk & Reiby Road) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk (a footpath).
	After another 50 m (from the The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk.
	After another 150 m (at the intersection of Joubert Street North & The Great North Walk) turn left, to head along Joubert Street North (a residential road).
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Figtree Road & Joubert Street North) turn right, to head along Figtree Road.
	After another 180 m (at the intersection of Figtree Road & Abigail Street) continue straight, to head along Figtree Road.
	After another 180 m (at the intersection of Ryde Road & Figtree Road) turn right, to head along Ryde Road (a road).
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of Ryde Road & Luke Street) continue straight, to head along Ryde Road.
	After another 15 m (from the Ryde Road) continue straight, to head along Ryde Road.
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Ryde Road & Mark Street) continue straight, to head along Ryde Road.
	After another 260 m (at the intersection of Ryde Road & Abigail Street) continue straight, to head along Ryde Road.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Ryde Road & Mary Street) continue straight, to head along Ryde Road.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Boronia Avenue & Ryde Road) turn right, to head along Boronia Avenue (a residential road). After another 20 m come to "Boronia Park". Boronia Park Boronia Park is found at the intersection of Ryde Rd and Boronia Ave. The park is centered around a couple of large playing fields and a grand stand. Here you will find public toilets, tap water, electric BBQs and a children's playground. There is also shade from the trees and rain shelter to provide some relief on the hot or wet days. About 25 m past the end is a playground .
	Continue another 0 m to find from the Boronia Avenue at the end.

Start	(-33.863142,151.2102387)
Mode	Bus Car (Parking fees apply in the area.) Ferry Train
Directions	From , Huntleys Point.
Finish	From the Boronia Avenue (-33.8271984,151.1382146)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.)

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	12.3 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 5 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
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)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	90 m	[seat]
Seat	135 m	[seat]
Toilet	170 m	[toilet]
Seat	230 m	[seat]
Toilet	230 m	[toilet]
Seat	255 m	[seat]
Seat	260 m	[seat]
Toilet	325 m	[toilet]
Toilet	330 m	[toilet]
Seat	350 m	[seat]
Seat	6 km	[seat]
Toilet	6.6 km	[toilet]
Seat	8 km	[seat]
Seat	11 km	[seat]

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