SHCW: Manly to Middle Head

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a toilet (about 20 m back from the start). There is a pay phone (about 4 m back from the start). Find the Tourist Information Office at the start. Find the Manly Visitor Information Centre at the start. Find the water tap at the start. Find the Guzman y Gomez at the start. After another 15 m pass the "Mist" (7 m on your right). After another 5 m pass the shelter (15 m on your right). After another 6 m pass the "Chat Thai" (50 m on your left). This restaurant is wheelchair accessible. W:www.chatthai.com.au After another 6 m pass the "Sushi Hub" (35 m on your left). Then pass the "Betty's Burgers" (25 m on your left). After another 10 m pass the "Hugos" (55 m on your left). This restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Then pass the "Miss Chu Tuckshop" (55 m on your right). W:www.misschu.com.au T:+61 2 9976 3682 11:00-22:00 Then pass the cafe (60 m on your right). Then pass the "Crinitis" (45 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the shelter (10 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the "Grand Esplanade Public Parking" (75 m on your right). After another 140 m pass the picnic table (on your right). After another 35 m pass the water tap (on your right). After another 20 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) continue straight. After another 30 m pass the "West Esplanade Park" (15 m on your right). Then pass a seat (5 m on your right). After another 35 m pass the toilet (20 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible., equipped with a hand-washing basin. Then pass the "Manly Cove Cafe" (on your right). After another 45 m come to the viewpoint (40 m on your right). After another 75 m pass the "Manly Pier Pavillion" (6 m on your right). Then head up the concrete steps (about 20 m long) After another 20 m pass the artwork (on your right).
	From the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk turn left, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk (a footpath). Then pass the artwork (on your on). Then pass a seat (4 m on your left). After another 265 m pass a seat (on your left). After another 20 m pass a seat (on your left). After another 140 m pass a seat (on your left). After another 130 m pass the toilet (8 m on your left). After another 65 m pass the picnic table (6 m on your left)., has a backrest. Then pass the water tap (on your on). After another 8 m pass a seat (on your left). After another 40 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest. After another 35 m (at the intersection of Manly to Spit Bridge Walk & Arlington Drive) continue straight, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk. After another 50 m pass a seat (5 m on your left)., has a backrest. After another 50 m pass the picnic table (7 m on your left). After another 250 m pass the park (on your left). After another 15 m (at the intersection of Manly to Spit Bridge Walk & Bolingbroke Parade) continue straight, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk. After another 350 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest.
	After another 15 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) continue straight, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk (a highway\|cycleway).
	After another 65 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) veer left, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk (a footpath). After another 100 m pass the "North Harbour Reserve" (40 m on your left).
	After another 130 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) turn left, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk.
	After another 15 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) veer left, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk (a steps). Then head up the surface\|paved steps (about 20 m long) After another 45 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest. Then pass the water tap (45 m on your right). Then pass the BBQ (35 m on your right). Then pass the picnic table (25 m on your right). After another 140 m pass the playground (55 m on your right).
	From the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk veer right, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk. After another 30 m find the "North Harbour Reserve" (20 m on your right). North Harbour Reserve North Harbour Reserve is a large open parkland on the intersection of Lower Beach and Condamine Streets. The park has shaded play equipment for children, free Electric BBQ's, tap water, picnic tables, Garbage/recycling bins, some shady trees, and a public toilet (at the top end of the park). The park looks across the top of North Harbour and provides some great views. The 'Shop at the Park' provides cafe food and lunch. Then pass the BBQ (25 m on your right). Then pass the water tap (25 m on your right). Then find the "Shop at the Park" (about 70 m ahead). Shop at the Park This neat little CafÃ© can be found on Lower Beach street (just near Condamine St) opposite North Harbour Reserve and a stone's throw away from the Manly to Spit walking track. Open Wed-Sun from 8am to 5pm (closed Monday and Tuesdays), the cafe serves hot and cold drinks (good coffee), hot food, fresh fruit and a full lunch menu. There is room inside for a few people to sit comfortably, or take the food across the road to the reserve. Then pass the "Small 90deg parking" (about 20 m ahead).
	From the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk turn left, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk.
	After another 120 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) turn left, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk. After another 55 m head through the bollard. Then cross the bridge (about 30 m long) Then pass the waterfall (4 m on your left). After another 35 m head through the bollard.
	From the Gourlay Avenue veer left, to head along Gourlay Avenue (a vehicle track). After another 300 m head through/around the gate. At the intersection of Manly to Spit Bridge Walk & Gourlay Avenue continue straight, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk (a footpath). After another 255 m pass the toilet (6 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. Then pass a seat (4 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 90 m pass the water tap (9 m on your left). After another 30 m pass the BBQ (on your left). Then pass the picnic table (10 m on your left). Then pass a seat (10 m on your left)., has a backrest. After another 40 m pass the sign (10 m on your left). After another 65 m find the "Forty Baskets Reserve" (on your on). Forty Baskets Reserve Forty Baskets Reserve is a beach side parkland and swimming area, east of Beatty St, Balgowlah Heights. The yellow sand beach faces east, towards Manly and North Head, and is fairly well protected from large waves. The reserve has picnic tables, a bubbler (drinking fountain), tap, swings, netted swimming area, open grassy area, some shady trees, and a large toilet/shower and change area. The toilet has a fancy electronic and self-cleaning system, very cool (sounds silly, but check it out). The toilets and showers are accessible to people in wheelchairs, and a wide sealed footpath provides roll-in access from the end of Gourlay Ave. After another 380 m head up the earthen steps (about 20 m long) After another 165 m pass the toilet (7 m on your right). This toilet is male, female and equipped with a hand-washing basin. After another 65 m find the "Reef Beach" (15 m on your left). Reef Beach Reef Beach is a strip of sand facing north-east, towards the Manly Ferry Terminal in North Harbour. The beach is in Sydney Harbour National Park and has toilet facilities about 80m behind the beach. The beach was once a nudist beach, but clothing is no longer optional. The beach is fairly well protected from surf and provides a great place to rest and enjoy the views when walking around Dobroyd Head. After another 20 m head up the steps (about 210 m long)
	From the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk continue straight, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk. After another 310 m pass a seat (25 m on your left)., has no backrest. Then come to the viewpoint (25 m on your left). After another 100 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) continue straight, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk. After another 8 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 100 m come to the viewpoint (on your on). Then head up the earthen steps (about 105 m long) After another 15 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest.
	After another 55 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) veer right (a highway\|). After another 150 m pass the "Tania Park" (50 m on your right). After another 110 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your left). Then pass the car park (about 25 m ahead). After another 40 m find the "Crater Cove Lookout" (on your left). Crater Cove Lookout From this fenced lookout, vistas far out to sea can be enjoyed, with Middle and South Heads just in view. Many yachts sail past, with the container ships out to sea. This is a popular spot for watching the start of the Sydney to Hobart race, or for watching whales as they pass by Sydney. Then come to the "Crater Cove Lookout" (4 m on your left).
	After another 10 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) turn left, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk. After another 6 m pass a seat (30 m on your right). After another 550 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your right). After another 20 m head down the steps (about 70 m long) Then find the "Grotto Point Engravings" (35 m on your left). Grotto Point Engravings The engravings at Grotto Point depict kangaroos, fish and what appears to be boomerangs. The engravings are in quite good condition, considering their age. We have already lost so much of this region's history that historians are not entirely sure if this is the land of the Gayamagal or the Cammeraygal clan. Please take a great deal of care at this site to ensure the longevity of this history. After another 15 m pass a seat (on your right). Then pass the "Grotto Point Aboriginal Site" (on your left). Then head down the steps (about 40 m long)
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Manly to Spit Bridge Walk & Grotto Point Lighthouse) continue straight, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk. Then pass the sign (on your left). After another 390 m find the "Castle Rock Beach" (30 m on your left). Castle Rock Beach Castle Rock Beach can be found a short walk down from the Manly-to-Spit walking track, near Ogilvy Road. This small, secluded beach is a great spot for those wanting a quieter day at the beach, instead of the more popular and larger beaches in the area.
	After another 10 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) turn right, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk (a steps). Then head up the concrete steps (about 30 m long)
	From the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk turn left, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk (a walking track). After another 120 m come to the viewpoint (on your on). After another 315 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) veer left, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk. After another 245 m pass the water tap (9 m on your right). After another 6 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) continue straight, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk. After another 135 m pass the "Clontarf Reserve" (4 m on your right). After another 215 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) turn right, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk. After another 75 m pass the toilet (30 m on your right). This toilet is male and female. After another 10 m pass the BBQ (25 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the "Clontarf Reserve" (45 m on your right). After another 10 m pass the "Clonny's On The Beach" (8 m on your right). After another 55 m pass a seat (25 m on your left). After another 8 m find the "Clonny's" (25 m on your right). Clonny's Clonny's is a neat kiosk and restaurant inside Clontarf Reserve. The kiosk is open 7 days (but may close dependant on weather and demand) and serves ice creams, drinks, chips, hot foods, and coffee. For those seeking something finer the restaurant is open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays serving a 2 course meal for $55. Phone on (02) 9948 2373. After another 6 m find the "Clontarf Reserve" (on your right). Clontarf Reserve Clontarf Reserve is a great picnic area and beach on Sandy Bay Rd, Clontarf. The large park provides great facilities with picnic tables, covered shelters, shaded children's play ground, a kiosk & restaurant, and toilets. The beach in the park has a netted swimming area. The park also has tap water, a public phone, showers and garbage/recycling facilities. There are plenty of shade trees in the park. There is a fee for parking in and around the reserve and the park is well managed by Manly Council. After another 30 m pass the water tap (5 m on your right). After another 35 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 45 m pass the "Clontarf Reserve" (25 m on your left). After another 85 m pass the restaurant (25 m on your left). After another 255 m pass the water tap (on your right). After another 40 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) continue straight, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk (a highway\|). After another 15 m head up the steps (about 40 m long) After another 200 m pass a seat (9 m on your left). After another 470 m pass the shelter (75 m on your right). Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 55 m head up the surface\|paved steps (about 20 m long) After another 25 m head up the surface\|paved steps (about 30 m long) After another 205 m pass the "Spit to Manly Walk" (on your right). From the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk continue straight, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk. After another 20 m pass the car park (20 m on your right). Then find the "Ellery's Punt Reserve" (on your left). Ellery's Punt Reserve Ellery's Punt Reserve is a very nice grassed area on the north eastern side of the Spit Bridge. The reserve has road access and parking, and seems to be a popular spot for fishing from the bank. There is also seating and shaded areas. After another 15 m pass a seat (20 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 25 m pass the car park (35 m on your right).
	After another 4 m (from the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk) turn around, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk (a highway\|). After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 225 m long) Then pass the "Ellerys Punt Reserve" (on your left). After another 155 m pass the "Ellery Park" (15 m on your right). After another 20 m find the "Spit Bridge" (5 m on your right). Spit Bridge The Spit Bridge was originally built in 1924 to replace the punt service. The current Spit Bridge was built during the 1950's. The bridge is a bascule bridge, as it's middle section can be raised to allow tall ships through. This ability of the bridge does, however, stop traffic on a major arterial road, which has caused the bridge to be the centre of some controversy. The Spit Bridge carries the Spit Rd and the Manly Scenic Walkway. After another 130 m pass the "Living Seawalls" (30 m on your right). Then pass a seat (35 m on your right). Then pass the "The Spit Reserve (East)" (9 m on your left). After another 40 m pass the "Plonk!" (25 m on your left). W:www.plonkbeachcafe.com.au Then pass the restaurant (70 m on your right). This restaurant is wheelchair accessible. After another 30 m find the "Sydney Harbour Kayaks" (on your left). Sydney Harbour Kayaks Sydney Harbour Kayaks, at the southern end of the Spit Bridge, provide sales and rentals of kayaks. One hour in a single plastic kayak costs $20, and a double $40. The enterprise also provides tours of the harbour, catering for individuals through to large groups. For further information and bookings, contact: info@sydneyharbourkayaks.com.au or (02) 99604389
	Continue straight. After another 8 m pass the "Spit East Reserve" (on your left). After another 25 m pass the water tap (4 m on your left). After another 60 m pass the playground (about 55 m ahead). Then pass the shelter (on your right). After another 45 m pass the toilet (45 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. sunrise-sunset This toilet is male, female and equipped with a hand-washing basin.
	Continue straight. After another 15 m pass the water tap (60 m on your right). After another 25 m pass the "Spit West Reserve Parking Area" (35 m on your right). After another 115 m pass the "Grumpini's Pizza" (7 m on your left). T:+61 414 148 924 Then pass the "Spit East Reserve Parking Area" (8 m on your left).
	After another 7 m (from the Parriwi Road) continue straight (a walking track).
	After another 9 m veer left. After another 70 m pass the "Parriwi Park" (30 m on your right). After another 45 m come to the viewpoint (70 m on your right). Then pass a seat (75 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 150 m find the "Spit Syphon" (8 m on your right). Spit Syphon The Spit Syphon was built between 1922 and 1925 by the Public Works Department. It was necessary in order to pump sewage from the north without interfering with water transport. The building is styled with Egyptian influences as displayed by its tall, square concrete walls. After another 235 m come to the "Parriwi Lookout" (35 m on your right). After another 235 m pass the "Rosherville Lighthouse Reserve" (5 m on your right). Then pass the "Rosherville Lighthouse" (65 m on your right). After another 20 m pass a seat (45 m on your right)., has a backrest. Then come to the viewpoint (45 m on your right). After another 185 m come to the viewpoint (25 m on your right). Then pass a seat (25 m on your right)., has a backrest. Then pass the "Rosherville Reserve" (5 m on your right). After another 85 m find the "Chinamans Beach and Reserve" (on your on). Chinamans Beach and Reserve Chinamans Beach and Reserve are wonderful places to have a picnic or a swim, with lots of areas to sit in the sun or shade beside the clear water. The beach does not provide any surf with its north-easterly aspect, but is perfect for launching your kayak or boat into the harbour. Chinamans Reserve has some parking, play equipment, toilets and road access by McLean Cres. After another 830 m pass the "Wyargine Reserve" (35 m on your right). After another 190 m (from the Low Tide Route) continue straight. After another 165 m come to the "Carroll's Lookout" (45 m on your right). After another 25 m pass the "Leahy Park" (15 m on your right).
	After another 85 m turn right. After another 45 m pass a seat (15 m on your right)., has a backrest. Then pass the "Beach House" (55 m on your right). Then head down the surface\|paved steps Then pass the water tap (on your right). After another 25 m pass the "The Bathers' Pavilion" (9 m on your right). This restaurant is wheelchair accessible. W:www.batherspavilion.com.au After another 15 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest. After another 45 m pass the cafe (7 m on your right). Then pass the "Bathers Pavilion" (25 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. sunrise-sunset After another 9 m pass a seat (5 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 20 m pass the water tap (on your right). After another 45 m pass the "Billy" (20 m on your right).
	After another 25 m continue straight. After another 10 m find the "Balmoral Beach" (7 m on your left). Balmoral Beach Balmoral Beach takes its name from the royal castle at Braemar in Scotland. This is a beautiful beach, with a great foreshore walk overlooking the sandy beach. The beach is a popular spot with locals and visitors, for sun baking, swimming and having a picnic. Balmoral Beach has very little surf, with a sheltered, easterly aspect. There is also a shark-net swimming area, toilets, shops, cafes and plenty of beach to share on a sunny day. After another 6 m pass a seat (35 m on your left)., has a backrest. After another 65 m pass the "Pasture of Balmoral" (75 m on your right). This cafe is wheelchair accessible.
	Continue straight. After another 20 m pass the "Public Toilet The Tramshed, Balmoral Beach" (on your right). W:www.toiletmap.gov.au Mo-Su 06:00-21:00 This toilet is male, female and not equiped with Handwashing basin. After another 7 m pass the "The Tram Shed" (9 m on your right). After another 25 m pass the "Hunter Park" (35 m on your right). After another 85 m pass a seat (40 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 30 m pass the picnic table (70 m on your right). Then pass the water tap (5 m on your right). After another 145 m pass the water tap (5 m on your right). After another 40 m pass the "Bottom of the Harbour" (35 m on your right). After another 35 m pass the "Simple Simons Coffee House Cafe" (35 m on your right). Then pass the "Kazzi Beach Greek Balmoral" (35 m on your right). After another 9 m pass a seat (30 m on your left). Then pass the water tap (on your right).
	After another 85 m continue straight. After another 15 m pass the pay phone (on your left). After another 10 m pass the water tap (20 m on your left). Then pass the "Lawry Plunkett Reserve" (25 m on your right). After another 7 m pass the "Public Dining Room" (10 m on your left). This restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Then pass the "Balmoral Park" (on your left). After another 20 m pass the sign (55 m on your right). After another 25 m pass the sign (20 m on your right).
	From the The Esplanade continue straight, to head along The Esplanade. After another 35 m pass the "Public Toilet Balmoral Beach Baths" (20 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. W:www.toiletmap.gov.au This toilet is male, female and equipped with a hand-washing basin. After another 20 m pass the water tap (25 m on your left). Then pass the "Balmoral Beach Kiosk" (15 m on your left). Mo-Su 06:30-16:00 After another 30 m pass the "The Boathouse Balmoral Beach" (45 m on your left). W:www.theboathousebb.com.au T:+61 2 9974 5440 Su-Th 07:00-16:00 Fr-Sa 07:00-20:00 After another 10 m pass the water tap (35 m on your left). Then pass the playground (15 m on your left). After another 4 m (at the intersection of The Esplanade & Coronation Avenue) continue straight (a service road). After another 20 m pass the "Balmoral Beach Parking Area" (8 m on your right). This car park is wheelchair accessible. After another 25 m pass the water tap (40 m on your left). After another 35 m pass the toilet (45 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. sunrise-sunset Then pass the water tap (75 m on your right).
	After another 175 m turn right. After another 50 m pass the water tap (10 m on your left).
	After another 125 m turn sharp left. After another 25 m head up the steps (about 330 m long) Then head through/around the gate. Then pass the "Balmoral Park" (on your left). After another 105 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest.
	After another 170 m turn left. Then pass the sign (on your right). After another 50 m come to a seat., has a backrest. About 15 m past the end is a sign. About 45 m past the end is a viewpoint. 24/7
	The end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

SHCW: Manly to Middle Head

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	13.6 km
Time	4 h to 6 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There are 5 on route, on average they are 2.3 km apart with the largest gap of 8.6 km.

Toilet: There are 11 on route, on average they are 1.1 km apart with the largest gap of 3.5 km.

Seat: There are 31 on route, on average they are 430 m apart with the largest gap of 1.7 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-20 m	[toilet]
Shelter	35 m	[shelter]
Shelter	75 m	[shelter]
Seat	315 m	[seat]
Toilet	350 m	[toilet]
Seat	480 m	[seat]
Seat	750 m	[seat]
Seat	770 m	[seat]
Seat	910 m	[seat]
Toilet	1 km	[toilet]
Seat	1.1 km	[seat]
Seat	1.1 km	[seat]
Seat	1.2 km	[seat]
Seat	1.9 km	[seat]
Seat	2.3 km	[seat]
Toilet	3.2 km	[toilet]
Seat	3.2 km	[seat]
Seat	3.2 km	[seat]
Toilet	3.9 km	[toilet]
Seat	4.4 km	[seat]
Seat	4.7 km	[seat]
Seat	5.1 km	[seat]
Seat	5.7 km	[seat]
Toilet	7.4 km	[toilet]
Seat	7.4 km	[seat]
Seat	8.2 km	[seat]
Shelter	8.7 km	[shelter]
Seat	9 km	[seat]
Seat	9.4 km	[seat]
Shelter	9.5 km	[shelter]
Toilet	9.5 km	[toilet]
Seat	9.7 km	[seat]
Seat	10.4 km	[seat]
Seat	10.6 km	[seat]
Seat	12 km	[seat]
Seat	12 km	[seat]
Toilet	12.1 km	Bathers Pavilion
Seat	12.1 km	[seat]
Seat	12.2 km	[seat]
Toilet	12.3 km	Public Toilet The Tramshed, Balmoral Beach
Shelter	12.3 km	The Tram Shed
Seat	12.4 km	[seat]
Seat	12.6 km	[seat]
Toilet	12.7 km	Public Toilet Balmoral Beach Baths
Toilet	12.9 km	[toilet]
Seat	13.4 km	[seat]
Seat	13.6 km	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Bondi Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  18°C → 23°C
  Showers developing.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 15mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the outer west in the early morning. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 1:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  17°C → 20°C
  Showers. Windy.
  95% chance of rain
  7 → 35mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  16°C → 19°C
  Showers. Windy.
  95% chance of rain
  8 → 40mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning southerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  15°C → 20°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  17°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly during the day.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  17°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  17°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Sydney Harbour National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Manly Scenic Walkway partial closure
  The Castle Rock Track section of Manly Scenic Walkway is closed from Monday 28 April until further notice due to maintenance works by Northern Beaches Council.
  Detours will be in place:
  
  Walkers heading west should exit Grotto Point track, head north along Barrabooka track, onto Barrabooka Street and turn left onto Ogilvy Road. Then walk down Ogilvy Road to re-enter Castle Rock track and continue west along Clontarf track.
  
  Walkers heading east along Clontarf track should turn left at the intersection with Castle Rock track, head east along Ogilvy Road, turn right at Barrabooka Street and continue onto Barrabooka track. Then head east on Grotto Point track.
  
  For more information, please contact Northern Beaches Council.
  
  Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times
  The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
  
  AEDT From 7 October 2024 to 6 April 2025 - from 5am to 8.30pm
  
  AEST From 7 April 2025 to 5 October 2025 - from 6am to 6pm
  
  Closed areas: Bluefish Point closed
  The Bluefish Point bushland area is closed to public access for public safety and to protect the landscape and important plant and animal communities. Access to rock pools is difficult and dangerous. Please stay on sign-posted walking tracks when visiting Sydney Harbour National Park for your safety and observe warning signs in the area.
  
  Closed areas: Collins Beach Road drainage improvement works
  Major drainage improvement works are planned for Collins Beach Road during the week commencing 10 March 2025. Collins Beach Road will be closed for the duration of the works and signs will be displayed advising of the closure. Visitors wishing to access Collins Beach are advised to use the Stuart St Manly access track.
  Works are expected to be completed in the week commencing 31 March - weather permitting.
  
  Closed areas: Fort Denison closed
  Service upgrades and extensive conservation works on the fort are ongoing through to mid-2025.
  Fort Denison – Muddawahnyuh remains closed to visitors during this time.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:
  
  7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
  
  8am to 1pm on Saturday
  
  For more information, visit the project webpage or email us. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Other planned events: 1080 pest management operation
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes.
  The program is continuous and ongoing between Saturday 1 February 2025 and Thursday 31 July 2025 in the following areas of Sydney Harbour National Park:
  
  Chowder Bay
  
  Dobroyd Head
  
  Bradleys Head
  
  Georges Head
  
  Middle Head
  
  North Head (North Head includes the adjoining land of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, Australian Institute of Police Management and Quarantine Station).
  
  Please don’t touch baits or ejector devices. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on:
  Middle Head: 02 9960 6266 (business hours)
  NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
  North Head Sanctuary, Many (Harbour Trust Lands): 02 8969 2128 (business hours).
  
  Closed areas: North Head partial closure
  Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage and geological instability. The closed areas include:
  
  Bluefish Point
  
  Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency access road
  
  The following areas, and the bushland surrounding them, are also closed due to steep and unstable ground:
  
  Old Man's Hat
  
  Cannae Point
  
  Quarantine Head
  
  Do not enter the closed areas.
  Open areas include:
  
  Q Station
  
  North Head Sanctuary and Bella Vista Cafe (entry via North Fort)
  
  The track between Shelly Beach and Bluefish Drive
  
  Bluefish Drive to the Avenue of Honour
  
  Collins Flat Beach
  
  Fairfax track
  
  Burragula and Yiningma lookouts
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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