SHCW: Barrenjoey to Avalon

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

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	Start. Find the car park at the start. Then pass the toilet (15 m on your left). This toilet is male and female. After another 50 m pass the "The Boathouse Palm Beach" (9 m on your left). W:www.theboathousepalmbeach.com.au T:+61 2 9974 5440 Mo-Su 07:00-16:00 Then pass a seat (5 m on your right)., has a backrest. Then pass the car park (15 m on your left). After another 50 m pass the BBQ (about 40 m ahead). Then pass the picnic table (about 45 m ahead).
	Turn left. After another 15 m pass the picnic table (20 m on your right). After another 60 m pass the BBQ (40 m on your right). After another 35 m pass a seat (15 m on your left).
	Continue straight.
	After another 25 m continue straight. After another 10 m pass the toilet (25 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 35 m pass the car park (20 m on your right).
	After another 75 m turn left. After another 7 m pass the car park (7 m on your left). After another 150 m continue straight. After another 160 m continue straight.
	After another 55 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m (at the intersection of Barrenjoey Lighthouse Track & Smugglers Track) veer left, to head along Barrenjoey Lighthouse Track. Then pass the sign (on your right). After another 600 m come to the viewpoint (on your right). After another 140 m head through/around the gate. After another 15 m pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest.
	After another 7 m (at the intersection of Barrenjoey Lighthouse Track & Smugglers Track) continue straight (a walking track). After another 20 m pass the "Barrenjoey Lighthouse" (10 m on your right). T:+61 2 9451 3479 Then pass a seat (7 m on your left)., has a backrest. Continue straight. After another 10 m find the "Grave Of George Mulhall" (on your on). Grave Of George Mulhall George Mulhall was the first principal lighthouse keeper of Barrenjoey headland, working in the permanent lighthouse from 1881 until he died from a stroke after being ill for 3 days. Although, Jervis Sparks states that he was "was struck down by a tremendous bolt of lightning" causing his death in June 1885. His son, George Mulhall Jr, was actually struck by lightning which burned his arm. . After another 20 m find the "Site of the First Barrenjoey Lighthouses" (on your right). Site of the First Barrenjoey Lighthouses In 1868, two wooden lighthouses, known as the Stewart Towers, were built at either end of the headland to guide ships in to port. These were later replaced by the current tower in 1881. Stewart Towers were tended by George Mulhall Snr and Jnr, the first principle keepers of the current lighthouse. After another 205 m come to the viewpoint (55 m on your right). Then come to the viewpoint (70 m on your right).
	After another 240 m (at the intersection of Smugglers Track & Barrenjoey Lighthouse Track) continue straight, to head along Smugglers Track. After another 25 m come to the "Gledhill Lookout" (5 m on your right). Then pass a seat (7 m on your right)., has a backrest. Then pass the "Barrenjoey Lighthouse" (about 10 m ahead). T:+61 2 9451 3479 After another 15 m find the "Grave Of George Mulhall" (on your on). Grave Of George Mulhall George Mulhall was the first principal lighthouse keeper of Barrenjoey headland, working in the permanent lighthouse from 1881 until he died from a stroke after being ill for 3 days. Although, Jervis Sparks states that he was "was struck down by a tremendous bolt of lightning" causing his death in June 1885. His son, George Mulhall Jr, was actually struck by lightning which burned his arm. . After another 30 m find the "Site of the First Barrenjoey Lighthouses". Site of the First Barrenjoey Lighthouses In 1868, two wooden lighthouses, known as the Stewart Towers, were built at either end of the headland to guide ships in to port. These were later replaced by the current tower in 1881. Stewart Towers were tended by George Mulhall Snr and Jnr, the first principle keepers of the current lighthouse. After another 380 m come to the viewpoint (55 m on your left). Then come to the viewpoint (70 m on your left). Then find the "Barrenjoey Lighthouse" (20 m on your left). Barrenjoey Lighthouse The Barrenjoey Lighthouse was the third light constructed on this headland, completed in 1881. Designed by James Barnet, the NSW Colonial Architect, and built for a cost of $13,695 plus $2,210 for the lamp, the light is at an elevation of 113m and can be seen to a distance of 19 nautical miles (35 km) out to sea. There are tours from 11am to 3pm for $5 on Sundays featuring volunteer guides, excluding major public holidays and bad weather conditions. Then pass the water tap (15 m on your left). Then head down the steps (about 20 m long)
	From the Smugglers Track continue straight, to head along Smugglers Track. After another 10 m head down the steps (about 155 m long) Then pass the toilet (9 m on your left). After another 230 m head down the steps (about 30 m long) After another 45 m head down the steps (about 65 m long)
	At the intersection of Smugglers Track & Barrenjoey Lighthouse Track turn left (a vehicle track).
	After another 135 m turn left. After another 250 m pass the sign (on your left). Site of the First Barrenjoey Lighthouses. Site of the First Barrenjoey Lighthouses In 1868, two wooden lighthouses, known as the Stewart Towers, were built at either end of the headland to guide ships in to port. These were later replaced by the current tower in 1881. Stewart Towers were tended by George Mulhall Snr and Jnr, the first principle keepers of the current lighthouse. After another 315 m come to the viewpoint (on your right). After another 40 m pass the toilet (about 9 m ahead). After another 45 m pass the water tap (15 m on your right). Then find the "Barrenjoey Lighthouse" (20 m on your right). Barrenjoey Lighthouse The Barrenjoey Lighthouse was the third light constructed on this headland, completed in 1881. Designed by James Barnet, the NSW Colonial Architect, and built for a cost of $13,695 plus $2,210 for the lamp, the light is at an elevation of 113m and can be seen to a distance of 19 nautical miles (35 km) out to sea. There are tours from 11am to 3pm for $5 on Sundays featuring volunteer guides, excluding major public holidays and bad weather conditions. After another 25 m head through/around the gate. After another 10 m pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest. After another 20 m come to the "Gledhill Lookout" (5 m on your left). Then pass the "Barrenjoey Lighthouse" (10 m on your right). T:+61 2 9451 3479 Then find the "Grave Of George Mulhall" (on your on). Grave Of George Mulhall George Mulhall was the first principal lighthouse keeper of Barrenjoey headland, working in the permanent lighthouse from 1881 until he died from a stroke after being ill for 3 days. Although, Jervis Sparks states that he was "was struck down by a tremendous bolt of lightning" causing his death in June 1885. His son, George Mulhall Jr, was actually struck by lightning which burned his arm. . After another 195 m come to the viewpoint (55 m on your right). Then come to the viewpoint (70 m on your right). Continue straight.
	After another 125 m turn right. After another 160 m continue straight. After another 150 m continue straight. After another 105 m continue straight. After another 100 m pass the car park (45 m on your right). After another 120 m pass the car park (55 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the car park (45 m on your right). After another 55 m pass the car park (50 m on your right). After another 190 m pass the toilet (55 m on your right). After another 140 m turn right. After another 110 m pass the "Dunes" (45 m on your right). W:www.dunespalmbeach.com.au T:+61 2 9974 3332 We-Fr 08:00-15:00, Sa-Su 07:00-16:00
	Turn left. After another 30 m pass the "Governor Phillip Park Playground" (30 m on your right).
	After another 25 m (from the Beach Road) turn left, to head along Beach Road (a road). After another 45 m pass the car park (45 m on your left). After another 270 m pass the "Ocean Road Reserve" (5 m on your left).
	From the Ocean Road turn left (a walking track).
	After another 85 m (from the Ocean Road) veer left, to head along Ocean Road (a road). After another 40 m (from the Ocean Road) continue straight, to head along Ocean Road. After another 40 m pass a seat (15 m on your left). After another 20 m (from the Ocean Road) continue straight, to head along Ocean Road. After another 8 m pass the car park (8 m on your left). After another 35 m pass a seat (30 m on your left).
	After another 5 m (at the intersection of Ocean Road & Palm Beach Road) continue straight, to head along Ocean Road (a residential road). After another 45 m pass the picnic table (25 m on your left). After another 4 m (from the Ocean Road) continue straight, to head along Ocean Road. After another 15 m pass a seat (15 m on your left). After another 7 m (from the Ocean Road) continue straight, to head along Ocean Road. Then pass the toilet (15 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 45 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 90 m pass the water tap (15 m on your left). Then pass the cafe (10 m on your right). Then pass the "2108 Expresso" (9 m on your right). After another 145 m pass the "Wiltshire Park" (10 m on your right). After another 65 m pass the "Hordern Park" (15 m on your right).
	After another 60 m (from the Ocean Road) turn right (a footpath).
	After another 290 m (from the Florida Road) turn around, to head along Florida Road (a road).
	After another 120 m (from the Florida Road) turn left (a steps). Then head up the steps (about 140 m long)
	From the Pacific Road turn left, to head along Pacific Road (a highway\|tertiary).
	After another 8 m (at the intersection of Ebor Road & Mitchell Road) turn right, to head along Ebor Road (a residential road). After another 125 m (at the intersection of Ebor Road & Ralston Road) turn right, to head along Ebor Road. After another 195 m (at the intersection of Ebor Road & McKay Road) continue straight, to head along Ebor Road.
	After another 185 m (at the intersection of Cynthea Road & Boanbong Road) continue straight, to head along Cynthea Road.
	After another 320 m (at the intersection of Bynya Road & Cynthea Road) veer right, to head along Bynya Road (a highway\|tertiary).
	After another 210 m (at the intersection of Norma Road & Bynya Road) turn sharp left, to head along Norma Road. After another 225 m (at the intersection of Norma Road & Pacific Road) continue straight, to head along Norma Road. After another 260 m pass the "Norma Park" (on your right).
	After another 115 m (at the intersection of Whale Beach Road & Norma Road) turn right, to head along Whale Beach Road (a road).
	After another 350 m (from the Whale Beach Road) turn left (a steps). Then head up the steps (about 110 m long) After another 410 m pass the car park (15 m on your right). After another 115 m pass the car park (35 m on your right). Then pass the BBQ (25 m on your right). After another 95 m pass the car park (20 m on your right).
	After another 40 m continue straight. After another 55 m pass the "Whale Beach Reserve" (15 m on your right).
	From the Malo Road turn right, to head along Malo Road (a residential road).
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Whale Beach Road & Malo Road) turn left, to head along Whale Beach Road (a road).
	After another 275 m (at the intersection of Whale Beach Road & Beauty Drive) continue straight, to head along Whale Beach Road.
	After another 550 m (at the intersection of Whale Beach Road & Rayner Road) continue straight, to head along Whale Beach Road.
	After another 170 m (at the intersection of Whale Beach Road & Careel Head Road) continue straight, to head along Whale Beach Road.
	After another 265 m (at the intersection of Bangalley Head Walking Track & Whale Beach Road) turn left, to head along Bangalley Head Walking Track (a walking track). After another 50 m pass the sign (on your left). Then pass the sign (on your right). After another 85 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 220 m come to the viewpoint (20 m on your left).
	From the Bangalley Head Walking Track turn right, to head along Bangalley Head Walking Track. After another 40 m pass the sign (on your right). After another 15 m pass the sign (on your on). After another 30 m come to the viewpoint (60 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the sign (70 m on your left). After another 70 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 35 m come to the viewpoint (25 m on your left).
	From the Bangalley Head Walking Track veer right, to head along Bangalley Head Walking Track. After another 25 m pass the sign (on your on). After another 35 m pass the sign (on your on). After another 20 m come to the viewpoint (on your left). After another 215 m pass the sign (on your on). After another 35 m pass a seat (on your right). After another 170 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 5 m pass the "Birds of Bangalley Headland" (on your left). Then pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 25 m (from the Bangalley Head Walking Track) veer left.
	After another 30 m (from the Marine Parade) veer left, to head along Marine Parade (a residential road).
	After another 80 m (at the intersection of Marine Parade & Urara Road) continue straight, to head along Marine Parade. After another 160 m pass the "St Michaels Cave" (80 m on your left).
	At the intersection of Marine Parade & Coonanga Road continue straight, to head along Marine Parade. After another 280 m (from the Marine Parade) continue straight, to head along Marine Parade. After another 110 m (at the intersection of Marine Parade & Harley Road) continue straight, to head along Marine Parade. After another 140 m pass the car park (6 m on your left).
	After another 3 m (at the intersection of Yellow Brick Road & Marine Parade) continue straight, to head along Yellow Brick Road (a highway\|cycleway). After another 20 m pass the car park (5 m on your right). After another 35 m pass the car park (on your right).
	After another 40 m (from the Yellow Brick Road) continue straight, to head along Yellow Brick Road. Then pass the car park (4 m on your right). After another 135 m pass the "Avalon Beach Reserve" (on your right). After another 15 m pass the "Des Creagh Reserve" (on your left).
	After another 30 m (from the Yellow Brick Road) continue straight, to head along Yellow Brick Road.
	After another 50 m (from the Yellow Brick Road) continue straight, to head along Yellow Brick Road.
	After another 40 m (from the Yellow Brick Road) continue straight, to head along Yellow Brick Road.
	After another 115 m (from the Yellow Brick Road) turn left (a footpath).
	After another 6 m turn right.
	After another 95 m turn left. After another 30 m pass the car park (on your right). After another 15 m pass the park (50 m on your right). Then pass the toilet (45 m on your right).
	Continue straight.
	After another 10 m continue straight. About 55 m past the end is a restaurant.
	The end.

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	12.4 km
Time	3 h 45 min to 6 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
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)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	35 m	[toilet]
Seat	85 m	[seat]
Seat	200 m	[seat]
Toilet	230 m	[toilet]
Seat	1.5 km	[seat]
Seat	1.6 km	[seat]
Toilet	2.1 km	[toilet]
Toilet	3.8 km	[toilet]
Seat	4.5 km	[seat]
Seat	4.6 km	[seat]
Seat	4.7 km	[seat]
Toilet	4.7 km	[toilet]
Toilet	4.7 km	[toilet]
Seat	10.7 km	[seat]
Toilet	12.3 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Mona Vale 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.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  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.
  90% chance of rain
  3 → 25mm
  
  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.
  95% chance of rain
  7 → 35mm
  
  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 → 3mm
  
  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
- Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park alerts
  Other planned events: 1080 pest management in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur between Wednesday 7 and Friday 9 May 2025 in West Head, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Do not touch baits. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  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). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Fox baiting in this reserve is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
  For more information, contact the local park office on:
  Forestville: 02 9451 3479 (business hours)
  NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
  
  Closed areas: Warrimoo track closure
  Warrimoo track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closed for essential maintenance from Monday 28 April until Monday 12 May 2025. There will be no access to Bobbin Head or the Marina from Warrimoo track. There is a diversion in place to the Bobbin Head track for access to Bobbin Head precinct.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS local area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Closed areas: Bobbin Inn Cafe Closed
  The Bobbin Inn Cafe will be closed from Monday 28 April to Wednesday 30 April 2025 for minor renovation works.
  Bobbin Head Visitors Centre and Bobbin Head Picnic Areas will remain open.
  For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure
  Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
  The Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai is open for use.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
  
  Closed areas: Gibberagong trail
  Surface and vegetation works will be carried out on the Gibberagong Trail from Tuesday 22 April to Friday 9 May 2025, weather permitting.
  Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Closed areas: Brooklyn Dam trail maintenance
  Surface works will be carried out on the Brooklyn Dam trail and Brooklyn Dam South trail until Wednesday 30 April 2025, weather permitting.
  Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400
  
  Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management’
  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 1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  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.
  For more information, contact the local park office on:
  Forestville 9451 3479 or Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
  NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
  
  Closed areas: North Mackerel track closed and Mackerel trail partially closed
  North Mackerel track is permanently closed due to a potential risk of rockfalls and unstable cliff edges in the Great Mackerel Beach area.
  The only designated land access to or from Great Mackerel Beach is via Mackerel track to the north, which intersects with Resolute track.
  Due to land instability and risk to personal safety, there is no through or return access to or from the following places:
  
  The south end of Great Mackerel Beach via The Basin or Mackerel trail
  
  The west of Great Mackerel Beach via North Mackerel track, which is closed.
  
  Please be aware of the risks associated with visiting natural areas, including rock falls, unstable edges, falling branches and interactions with wildlife.
  For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Start	(-33.5872148,151.3241328)
Mode	Bus Car Ferry
Finish	(-33.6357722,151.3318095)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car

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