Harbour Trust: News
and Events
Walking Tracks
Are you looking for somewhere to walk along and around our spectacular
harbour foreshores?
Look no further than these new Harbour Trust walks:
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A Fabulous Harbour Walk: Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach
The last section of this amazing harbourside walk was completed by the
Harbour Trust in May 2005, and is now open for your enjoyment. Spectacular
views, historic sites and maybe a coffee along the way!
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Why don't you take yourself on a fabulous walk from Taronga
Zoo to Balmoral Beach....or vice versa!
You can now walk from Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach, taking in
breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour, passing through native bushland
and historic military sites that have been closed to the public for
more than 100 years.
The full walk passes through parts of Sydney Harbour National Park,
Mosman Council reserves and Harbour Trust lands. |
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| Opening Hours |
Open Every Day - Sunrise to Sunset. Closures may occur
on days of high bushfire risk. |
| Map |
Click
here for map (PDF 608kb  ).
Hard copies of map are available on points along the track or from
participating agencies. |
| Visitor Information |
All visitors to the new walking track are encouraged to enjoy the
views and help to protect this important piece of urban bushland by:
- remaining on the dedicated
track at all times;
- not removing any soil, plants or rocks from the bushland;
- not smoking along the route of the track; and
- respecting our neighbours by not making excessive noise. |
| Travel Options |
Car parking is available at various points along the track, however
the Harbour Trust encourages the use of public transport.
Public transport options are available by phoning the Public Transport
Info Line on 131 500 or www.131500.info. |
| Further Information |
For further information on this walking track, email the Harbour
Trust on info@harbourtrust.gov.au
or phone on (02) 8969 2100. |
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Woolwich Dock Walking Track
A magnificent hand-carved sandstone dry dock, historic buildings and
city skyline views await you on this interesting walk through Woolwich
Dock and Parklands.
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The magnificent Woolwich Dock, carved into the sandstone cliff-face,
is now open every day sunrise to sunset.
The Woolwich Dock and Parklands walking track starts opposite the
Woolwich Pier Hotel on Gale Street, goes down the Goat Paddock with
magnificent views over Sydney Harbour and to the city.
The Harbour Trust has recently completed a new raised walkway around
the head of the dock so that visitors can fully appreciate the amazing
dimensions of this hand-carved dry dock.
The track then passes by several historic army industrial buildings
and connects with a walking track through Clarkes Point Reserve. |
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| Opening Hours |
Open Every Day - Sunrise to Sunset. |
| Map |
Click
here for map (PDF 48kb ) |
| Visitor Information |
Woolwich Dock is a tenanted site, and is currently undergoing works
to create a maritime village, complete with working boatyard and cafe/restaurant.
All visitors are encouraged to enjoy the views while:
- taking care when walking through the Dock working area;
- heeding any warning signs as to truck or boat movements;
- not removing any soil, plants or rocks from the bushland;
- not smoking along the route of the track; and
- respecting our neighbours by not making excessive noise. |
| Travel Options |
Car parking is available in the Council car park at Clarke's Point
Reserve, however the Harbour Trust encourages the use of public transport.
Public transport options are available by phoning the Public Transport
Info Line on 131 500 or www.131500.info. |
| Further Information |
For further information on this walking track, email the Harbour
Trust on info@harbourtrust.gov.au
or phone on (02) 8969 2100.
Hunters Hill Council has also produced a walking track map that coverrs
the range of historic walks throughout Hunters Hill.
Click
here to download the map (PDF 638kb
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Georges Heights Oval to Rawson Park Walking Track
A short walk that unites Georges Heights Oval and Rawson Park at Georges
Heights, Mosman.
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| Description |
The newest walking track opened by the Harbour Trust.
This track and the removal of the One Commando Company Headquarters
building is part of creating a Headland Park that will connect various
former Defence lands at Middle Head and Georges Heights.
A network of paths in the area provide opportunities for people to
explore historic military sites, walk through native bushland and
admire magnificent harbour views. |
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| Opening Hours |
Open Every Day. |
| Map |
Click
here for map (PDF 126kb ) |
| Visitor Information |
All visitors to the new walking track are encouraged to enjoy the
walk and help to protect this important piece of urban bushland by:
- remaining on the dedicated
track at all times;
- not removing any soil, plants or rocks from the bushland;
- not smoking along the route of the track; and
- respecting our neighbours by not making excessive noise. |
| Travel Options |
Car parking is available at Georges Heights and on-street parking
nearby, however the Harbour Trust encourages the use of public transport.
Public transport options are available by phoning the Public Transport
Info Line on 131 500 or www.131500.info. |
| Further Information |
For further information on this walking track, email the Harbour
Trust on info@harbourtrust.gov.au
or phone on (02) 8969 2100. |
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