Hawkesbury to harbour walk: Stage 5
Sydney Harbour National Park
Overview
Explore the sights of Sydney Harbour national park on this 11km guided tour. You’ll walk for 5.5hrs from the Spit Bridge to Manly, taking in some of Sydney’s most iconic coastline.
- When
Saturday 5 July 2025, 8am to 2pm.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for adults and children 15 years and over. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.
- Price
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Adult $20. Concession/child (15 years and over) $15. Family (2 adults, 2 children over 15 years) $60.
- Meeting point
- Chatswood Railway Station, Victoria Avenue west, bus interchange Stand F.
- What to
bring - Sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, clothes for all weather conditions, lunch
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
- Please note
- Bring your lunch, snacks, at least 2 litres of drinking water and walking poles if needed.
- You'll also need your Opal card or money for return travel to Chatswood station.
This is the final stage of the Hawkesbury to harbour guided walk series which breaks up the 71km walk from Berowra to Manly into 5 guided day walks. As you journey along this 11km section, you can enjoy stunning views of Sydney Harbour and learn about the rich history of the area.
Meeting at Chatswood Station, a short bus ride to Spit Bridge marks the start of your adventure along Manly Scenic Walkway. Following the shoreline past Fisher Bay, Sandy Bay and Clontarf Beach, this scenic walk passes through some of the most picturesque parts of Middle and North harbours. You will enter into Sydney Harbour National Park at Castle Rock. From here you will stop to see Grotto Point Aboriginal engraving site and Grotto Point Lighthouse. Aboriginal people have been custodians of the land in Sydney Harbour National Park for thousands of years and this connection and legacy is evident throughout the park.
As you make your way around the headland, you can take in the amazing views from Arabanoo lookout at Dobroyd Head. Here you will learn about Arabanoo, the first Aboriginal man to live among European settlers. It is a great spot for whale watching with views over the Pacific Ocean. To complete your journey, you’ll pass by Reef Beach and Forty Baskets enjoying harbour views as you reach your final destination in Manly.
If you've joined our guides on the full Hawkesbury to Harbour journey, you can enjoy a sense of accomplishment in reaching the final destination. We'll return to Chatswood station by public transport unless you'd like to make your own way from Manly.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Sydney Harbour National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.
Other fees:
Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
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