4 days | option 2
FOR THOSE WITH A HIGH FITNESS LEVEL, ANOTHER multi day trip with a more even split over the 4 days.
Day 1: Bondi to Rose Bay Wharf | 20.6km
Day 2: Rose Bay Wharf to North Sydney Wharf | 19.2km
Day 3: North Sydney Wharf to Spit Bridge | 20.2km
Day 4: Spit Bridge to Manly Beach | 20km
day one : bondi beach to rose bay wharf
20.6km | 476M^ | 5-8 hours
Starting at Bondi Beach, you walk up the coast along the South Head of Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, taking in Indigenous sites and other heritage and historical landmarks such as Macquarie Lighthouse and the Wreck of Dunbar.
After passing Sydney’s well known, The Gap, you’ll reach Hornby Lighthouse at the tip of South Head, before looping around to Watsons Bay Wharf. With stunning Harbour views, you’ll continue walking, through the Hermitage Foreshore Walk, passing many historical cottages, reserves, small beaches and bays, and finally finishing at Rose Bay Wharf.
Getting there
The easiest way to get to Bondi Beach is via Sydney Buses. There are buses from Bondi Junction train station to Bondi Beach at Stand A (Route 333) and Stand B (Route 380), which run, on average, every 10-15 minutes during the day.
For more information please visit https://transportnsw.info
Getting back
Ferries from Rose Bay Wharf are available through Sydney Ferries Route F4, and run every 30 minutes to and from Circular Quay.
For more information please visit https://transportnsw.info
day two : rose bay wharf to north sydney wharf
19.2km | 347M^ | 4-7 hours
Day 2 explores iconic and historical parts of Sydney. Starting off from Rose Bay Wharf, you’ll pass viewpoints, such as Point Piper and Darling Point, which provide amazing views of Sydney’s Harbour.
Passing through Sydney’s Naval Base, HMAS Kuttabul, you’ll continue to other heritage and historical sites of Sydney, such as The Domain, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Farm Cove and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Just around the corner is the iconic Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay, The Rocks and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
To finish off, you’ll cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where you can take the perfect photo of Sydney Harbour from above. After reaching Milsons Point, you pass Admiralty House, Kirribilli House and the Sub Base Platypus site, before reaching North Sydney Wharf.
Getting there
The easiest way to get to Rose Bay Wharf is via the Sydney Ferries Route F4 from Circular Quay ferry terminal, departing every 30 minutes.
For more information please visit https://transportnsw.info
Getting back
From North Sydney Wharf, there are ferries to Circular Quay every 30 minutes via the Sydney Ferry Route F5. At Circular Quay there are connecting buses, trains and ferries which link to the rest of Sydney.
For more information please visit https://transportnsw.info
day three : north sydney wharf to spit bridge
20.2km | 361M^ | 4-7 hours
On Day 3, you’ll start off by exploring parts of Neutral Bay, where May Gibbs’ Nutcote house is located, before continuing to Cremorne Point Reserve. You’ll pass one of Sydney’s most impressive seawater pools - MacCallum Pool. Robertson Lighthouse marks the end of Cremorne Point, which boasts magnificent views of Sydney Harbour and is the perfect spot for a scenic picnic/lunch break.
Following the trail, you’ll find yourself at Taronga Zoo and then on to Bradleys Head, Georges Head and Middle Head; where you’ll find some of Sydney’s oldest defence systems of gun batteries and tunnels, dating back to the 19th century.
After a jam packed day, you’ll reach Balmoral Beach where you can explore the various historical parts of the popular beach, such as the old tram sheds, the Rotunda and Rocky Point Island.
Following on from Balmoral Beach is Chinamans Beach and Parriwi Lighthouse, which is situated upon Parriwi Head. Finally finishing the long day at the Spit Bridge, you can enjoy views of Middle Harbour and the Spit Bridge Marinas.
Getting there
Arriving at North Sydney Wharf can be done via Sydney Ferry Route F5, leaving from Circular Quay every 30 minutes.
For more information please visit https://transportnsw.info
Getting back
From the Spit Bridge, there are buses, via Sydney Buses, to the City (Wynyard station), North Sydney (North Sydney station), Chatswood (Chatswood station), the Northern Beaches and Manly (Manly Wharf). These buses run, on average, every 20 minutes and connect to stations and wharves to link passengers to other destinations via Sydney Trains/Ferries.
For more information please visit https://transportnsw.info
day four : spit bridge to manly wharf
20km | 428M^ | 4-7 hours
Starting at the Spit Bridge, you’ll continue to Fisher Bay Trail which leads to Clontarf Beach and Grotto Point Lighthouse. Along the way, be on the lookout for Aboriginal Rock Engravings and Shell Middens.
Heading back towards Manly, the trail continues along to Dobroyd Head, passing more Indigenous Australian Rock Engravings and Heritage Sites. Along this part of the walk there are many viewpoints, such as Arabanoo Lookout, Reef Bay and Delwood Beach, all of which have glistening views of Middle Harbour and Sydney’s Headlands.
Continuing to Manly Wharf, you’ll pass Federation Point, Manly Walkway of Olympians and Manly Cove. From Manly Wharf, you walk up to the historic Quarantine Station at North Head, where North Head Sanctuary, The Barracks, Memorial Walk and Gun Emplacement Tunnels are located.
After North Head, you’ll reach the quaint Shelly Beach, renowned for its small shells which make up a large portion of the sand. From here, it's a short walk to the finish, passing Fairy Bower Seawater Pool and Manly Surf Life Saving Club, and eventually ending at Manly Beach.
Getting there
To start the walk at the Spit Bridge, Sydney Buses provides many routes from the City (Wynyard station), North Sydney (North Sydney station), Chatswood (Chatswood station), the Northern Beaches and Manly (Manly wharf), which pass through the Spit Bridge bus stops.
For more information please visit https://transportnsw.info
Getting back
Buses home from Manly Beach operate from Manly Wharf/West Esplanade, Stand A, B, C and D. Buses also depart from Manly Wharf/Belgrave Street, Stand E, F and G.
For more information please visit https://transportnsw.info
For a more scenic route to the City (Circular Quay), the Manly Ferry (F1) departs from Manly Wharf every 30 minutes and takes 30 minutes to reach Circular Quay, where buses and trains connect.
For more information please visit https://transportnsw.info
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