BushwalkBushwalk
1 h to 1 h 30 min
| Start | (-33.5855032,151.3254795) |
| Mode | Bus Car (Parking fees apply in the area.) |
| Directions | From Beach Road
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip along the eastern track on Barrenjoey Headland To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. 
After another 35 m (at the intersection of Smugglers Track & Barrenjoey Lighthouse Track) turn sharp right, to head along Smugglers Track.
After another 6 m find the "Barrenjoey Lighthouse" (25 m on your left).
 Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
The Barrenjoey Lighthouse was the third light constructed on this headland, completed in 1881. Designed by James Barnet, the NSW Colonial Architect, and built for a cost of $13,695 plus $2,210 for the lamp, the light is at an elevation of 113m and can be seen to a distance of 19 nautical miles (35 km) out to sea. There are tours from 11am to 3pm for $5 on Sundays featuring volunteer guides, excluding major public holidays and bad weather conditions.
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The Barrenjoey Lighthouse was the third light constructed on this headland, completed in 1881. Designed by James Barnet, the NSW Colonial Architect, and built for a cost of $13,695 plus $2,210 for the lamp, the light is at an elevation of 113m and can be seen to a distance of 19 nautical miles (35 km) out to sea. There are tours from 11am to 3pm for $5 on Sundays featuring volunteer guides, excluding major public holidays and bad weather conditions.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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| Length | 2.1 km |
| Time | 1 h to 1 h 30 min |
| 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) |
Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 760 m apart with the largest gap of 1.3 km.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
| -144 m | [toilet] |
Toilet
| 1.3 km | [toilet] |
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There is a car park (about 8 m back from the start).
After another 165 m continue straight.
Then pass the sign (on your right).
After another 570 m come to the viewpoint.
After another 150 m head through/around the gate.
After another 8 m pass the water tap (20 m on your left).
Then head down the steps (about 155 m long)
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 260 m to the main route.
