Barrenjoey Headland Circuit

  1 h to 1 h 30 min

2.1 km
Circuit

Climb : 108m
Descent : 108m

Hard track


Starting from the car park near Station Beach, Palm Beach, this walk takes you on a circuit on Barrenjoey Headland, visiting the same-titled lighthouse and the grave of George Mulhall along the way. A fantastic walk for those wanting a scenic journey on Sydney's northern beaches, this track features views of the central coast, Palm Beach, Broken Bay, Hawkesbury River and the South Pacific Ocean along with historic remnants of old lighthouses. Migrating whales can be observed northward from May till July and southward from August till October. There are newly constructed toilets and drinking fountains as well. Keep in mind that Council parking fees apply at the car park. Also, there are no bins so please take your rubbish with you. As this walk is in a national park; pets, drones and amplified music is not allowed.
Turn map Directions & comments
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(0 km) Start.
(-0.1 km) There is a toilet (about 145 m back from the start).
(-0 km) There is a car park (about 8 m back from the start).
(0.2 km) After another 165 m continue straight.
(0.3 km) After another 160 m continue straight.
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(0.5 km) After another 155 m (at the intersection of Smugglers Track & Barrenjoey Lighthouse Track) continue straight, to head along Barrenjoey Lighthouse Track.
(0.5 km) Then pass the sign (on your right).
(1.1 km) After another 570 m come to the viewpoint.
(1.2 km) After another 150 m head through/around the gate.

Start of an optional side trip: Side trip along the eastern track on Barrenjoey Headland
Turn map Directions & comments
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(0 km) To start this optional side trip continue straight here.At the intersection of Barrenjoey Lighthouse Track & Smugglers Track Start (a walking track).
(0 km) Find the Barrenjoey Lighthouse at the start.
(0 km) Find the Gledhill Lookout at the start.
(0.1 km) Find the Grave Of George Mulhall at the start.
(0.1 km) After another 7 m find the "Site of the First Barrenjoey Lighthouses" (6 m on your right).
(0.3 km) After another 205 m come to a viewpoint.
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(0.3 km) The end.
(0.3 km) Turn around and retrace your steps back the 260 m to the main route.
(0 km) Back at the main route turn left and follow on from the 1.2 km waypoint.

Turn map Directions & comments
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(1.2 km) After another 35 m (at the intersection of Smugglers Track & Barrenjoey Lighthouse Track) turn sharp right, to head along Smugglers Track.
(1.3 km) After another 50 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
(1.3 km) After another 6 m find the "Barrenjoey Lighthouse" (25 m on your left).
(1.3 km) After another 8 m pass the water tap (20 m on your left).
(1.3 km) Then head down the steps (about 155 m long)
(1.5 km) After another 75 m head down the steps (about 30 m long)
(1.6 km) After another 45 m head down the steps (about 65 m long)
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(1.7 km) At the intersection of Barrenjoey Lighthouse Track & Smugglers Track turn left (a walking track).
(1.8 km) After another 155 m continue straight.
(2 km) After another 160 m continue straight.
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(2.1 km) After another 155 m come to the end.


AS 2156.1-2001 - Walking tracks Classification

The main spine of this walk follows a rough track that is unclear in places, you will require a moderate level of bushwalking experience and to be self sufficient.
Length 2.1 km
Time 1 h to 1 h 30 min




Class 4/6



Hard track 		Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Getting to the start

From Beach RoadGPS coordinates for the start: -33.5855032,151.3254795

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