Sandgate Aquatic Centre to Shorncliffe Pier

Starting from Flinders Parade, Sandgate, this walk takes you to Shorncliffe Pier and back via a coastal track. The renowned Shorncliffe Pier at the end of the journey offers spectacular 270-degree vistas, with a chance to cool off and sunbathe via Lower Moora Park. On your way to Shorncliffe Pier, you'll see lovely villas from Victorian times and coastal waterside picnic spots. The walk also features Sandgate Baptist Church, an 18th-century church that is serving as a childcare centre nowadays. Lover's Walk (Dover's Walk) is included in this track as well. Dogs are allowed on a lead. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• 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	From the Flinders Parade (-27.3135371,153.0689538)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Braun Street, 26, Deagon. Turn on to Depot Road, 27, 40 then drive for 970 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Southerden Street, 27 and drive for another 145 m Turn right onto Keogh Street and drive for another 180 m Turn right onto Keogh Street and drive for another 360 m Turn left onto Brighton Road and drive for another 30 m Turn right onto Fifth Avenue and drive for another 70 m Turn left onto Allen Street and drive for another 85 m Turn right onto Sixth Avenue and drive for another 15 m Turn left onto Seventh Avenue and drive for another 390 m Turn left onto Flinders Parade and drive for another 170 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Flinders Parade (in front of Arthur Davis Park), head towards the "Arthur Davis Park" sign. At the 4-way intersection just before the sign, turn right and start heading along the narrow paved track. Pass by 2 rubbish bins (to your left). Follow the said track as you keep the ocean to your left to continue along Sandgate Aquatic Centre to Shorncliffe Pier Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Flinders Parade Start (a footpath). Find the car park at the start. After another 25 m veer right.
	After another 40 m turn right. After another 110 m pass the car park (4 m on your right). Then pass the water tap (5 m on your right). After another 65 m pass the pay phone (30 m on your right). After another 150 m continue straight. After another 15 m pass the water tap (8 m on your right). After another 65 m pass the playground (10 m on your right). After another 165 m pass the BBQ (9 m on your right). After another 5 m pass the shelter (15 m on your right). After another 60 m pass the "Baaia" (60 m on your right). T:+61 07 32697510 Tu-Su 07:00-15:00 After another 15 m pass the "Sandgate Fishmonger" (55 m on your right). T:+61 07 32690416 Mo-Su 11:00-19:00 Continue straight. After another 120 m pass the "Doug's Seafood" (60 m on your right). Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00 Sa-Su 07:30-20:00 After another 10 m continue straight. After another 30 m continue straight. After another 310 m pass the water tap (10 m on your right). After another 8 m pass the artwork (20 m on your right). Continue straight. After another 10 m pass the toilet (25 m on your right). After another 10 m pass a seat (on your right). After another 370 m pass the water tap (on your right). Continue straight.
	After another 205 m continue straight. After another 25 m pass the water tap (on your right). After another 70 m continue straight. After another 95 m pass the water tap (on your right). After another 55 m continue straight. After another 35 m continue straight. After another 35 m continue straight. After another 35 m continue straight.
	After another 15 m continue straight. After another 45 m pass the toilet (55 m on your right). Turn sharp left. After another 35 m find a seat. After another 30 m find a seat. After another 15 m find a seat. After another 15 m find a seat. After another 50 m find a seat.
	Continue another 195 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.4 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Sandgate Aquatic Centre to Shorncliffe Pier

Grading

	Class 1/6 Smooth & flat
Length	4.9 km
Time	1 h to 2 h

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
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

Shelter: There is one 660 m from the start.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.6 km apart with the largest gap of 2.8 km.

Seat: There are 6 on route, on average they are 700 m apart with the largest gap of 2.6 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	660 m	[shelter]
Toilet	1.1 km	[toilet]
Seat	1.1 km	[seat]
Toilet	2.1 km	[toilet]
Seat	2.1 km	[seat]
Seat	2.2 km	[seat]
Seat	2.2 km	[seat]
Seat	2.2 km	[seat]
Seat	2.2 km	[seat]

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  Wednesday 30 April
  
  27°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog early this morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  16°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  16°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  17°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  17°C → 26°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
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