Cremorne Point to Mosman Wharf

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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
Finish	(-33.8383956,151.2327907)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (Parking fees apply in the area.) Ferry

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 35 m pass the water tap (8 m on your left). After another 20 m pass the sign. After another 190 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 veer right, to head along Jasmine Walk.
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Jasmine Walk & Bromley Avenue) continue straight, to head along Jasmine Walk.
	After another 30 m turn right, to head along Jasmine Walk. After another 275 m head into the "Reid Park".
	After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Jasmine Walk. After another 70 m find the "Rowers Restaurant" (5 m on your right). Rowers Restaurant Located deep in Mosmans Bay, the Rowers Restaurant is part of Mosman Rowers Club (distinct from Mosman Rowing Club at the Spit), between Mosman Marina and Sea Scouts Hall. Open to the public, the club houses a bistro, restaurant and bar, which are open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as breakfast on Sundays. For more information, call 9953 7966.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Harnett Avenue & Centenary Drive) turn right, to head along Centenary Drive. After another 5 m pass the "Reid Park" (5 m on your left). After another 90 m pass the playground (20 m on your left).
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Avenue Road & Centenary Drive) turn right, to head along Avenue Road (a residential road).
	After another 120 m turn right, to head along Avenue Road.
	After another 30 m veer right. After another 25 m come to "Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf and Shops". Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf and Shops Mosman Bay ferry wharf, located on Avenue Rd, is nestled in the deep Mosmans Bay, opposite the marina. The wharf houses Wharfy's cafe. Open weekdays 7am-2pm and weekends 7am-4pm, for more information call (02) 9968-3569. Across the road is Mosman Wharf Store, selling groceries and snacks, newspapers, bait and travel tickets. Open weekdays 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm & Sun 8am-2pm, for more information, call (02) 9969 9369.
	The end. About 15 m past the end is a toilet.

An optional side trip to Robertsons Point Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 20 m pass the park (on your right). After another 10 m find the "Sophies Lookout" (6 m on your left). 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. After another 30 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 20 m pass the park (on your right).

After another 10 m find the "Sophies Lookout" (6 m on your left).

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.

After another 30 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.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Cremorne Point to Mosman Wharf

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2 km
Time	40 min to 45 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 are 2 on route, on average they are 700 m apart with the largest gap of 2 km.

Seat: There are 7 on route, on average they are 300 m apart with the largest gap of 1.3 km.

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	275 m	[seat]
Seat	380 m	[seat]
Seat	550 m	[seat]
Seat	680 m	[seat]
Toilet	2 km	[toilet]

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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.

Rowers Restaurant
Located deep in Mosmans Bay, the Rowers Restaurant is part of Mosman Rowers Club (distinct from Mosman Rowing Club at the Spit), between Mosman Marina and Sea Scouts Hall. Open to the public, the club houses a bistro, restaurant and bar, which are open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as breakfast on Sundays. For more information, call 9953 7966.

Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf and Shops
Mosman Bay ferry wharf, located on Avenue Rd, is nestled in the deep Mosmans Bay, opposite the marina. The wharf houses Wharfy's cafe. Open weekdays 7am-2pm and weekends 7am-4pm, for more information call (02) 9968-3569. Across the road is Mosman Wharf Store, selling groceries and snacks, newspapers, bait and travel tickets. Open weekdays 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm & Sun 8am-2pm, for more information, call (02) 9969 9369.

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