BushwalkBushwalk
1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min
| Start | (-33.853017,151.2462703) |
| Mode | Bus Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.) |
| Directions | From Bradleys Head Road
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| Finish | (-33.8386512,151.2553325) |
| Mode (end) | Car Shuttle Bus Car (Parking fees apply in the area.) |
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Then find the "HMAS Sydney Memorial Mast" (7 m on your right).
 HMAS Sydney Memorial Mast
HMAS Sydney Memorial Mast
The HMAS Sydney Memorial Mast was erected in 1934, following the HMAS Sydney's decommissioning in 1928. The mast stands as a sign of respect for 'Australian officers, sailors and ships lost at sea and in combat'. HMAS Sydney itself was a Chatham Class light cruiser which saw action in WW1.
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The HMAS Sydney Memorial Mast was erected in 1934, following the HMAS Sydney's decommissioning in 1928. The mast stands as a sign of respect for 'Australian officers, sailors and ships lost at sea and in combat'. HMAS Sydney itself was a Chatham Class light cruiser which saw action in WW1.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Chowder Head. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Then find the "Morella St lookout" (on your right).
 Morella St lookout
Morella St lookout
This informally named clearing behind some houses on Morella St provides a great view across the harbour. The fairly large clearing has been maintained and is a good place to stop if wanting to avoid the large groups at Clifton Gardens.
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This informally named clearing behind some houses on Morella St provides a great view across the harbour. The fairly large clearing has been maintained and is a good place to stop if wanting to avoid the large groups at Clifton Gardens.
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After another 105 m pass the "Clifton Gardens Car Park" (55 m on your left).This car park is wheelchair accessible.
Then find the "Clifton Gardens Reserve" (15 m on your left).
 Clifton Gardens Reserve
Clifton Gardens Reserve
Clifton Gardens was developed as a picnic spot in the late 1800s, with a local hotelier building a wharf and dance pavilion. In 1909, Sydney Ferries Ltd purchased the estate, and further developed the area, including a large swimming enclosure. The structure burned down in 1956.
Today, Clifton Gardens is touted as 'remnant bushland', offering birdwatching, a netted swimming enclosure, change rooms, a fenced playground, and of course, spectacular views over Chowder Bay. A short bush track leads through to Rawson Oval.
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Clifton Gardens was developed as a picnic spot in the late 1800s, with a local hotelier building a wharf and dance pavilion. In 1909, Sydney Ferries Ltd purchased the estate, and further developed the area, including a large swimming enclosure. The structure burned down in 1956.
Today, Clifton Gardens is touted as 'remnant bushland', offering birdwatching, a netted swimming enclosure, change rooms, a fenced playground, and of course, spectacular views over Chowder Bay. A short bush track leads through to Rawson Oval.
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About 85 m past the end is "Chowder Bay".
 Chowder Bay
Chowder Bay
Chowder Bay looks over Sydney Harbour, to Vaucluse and Rose Bay. The bay is named after the food of the American whalers stationed at Clifton Gardens, 'clam chowder'. Chowder Bay then became a Submarine Mining Depot in 1889. Today, Chowder Bay still has great views from the remaining military buildings on the hillside. One of the newer buildings houses a cafe, and other buildings stand as monuments to their former use. Chowder Bay offers great views with easy access to Clifton Gardens for a swim.
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Chowder Bay looks over Sydney Harbour, to Vaucluse and Rose Bay. The bay is named after the food of the American whalers stationed at Clifton Gardens, 'clam chowder'. Chowder Bay then became a Submarine Mining Depot in 1889. Today, Chowder Bay still has great views from the remaining military buildings on the hillside. One of the newer buildings houses a cafe, and other buildings stand as monuments to their former use. Chowder Bay offers great views with easy access to Clifton Gardens for a swim.
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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| Length | 3 km |
| Time | 1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) |
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
Shelter: There is one 200 m from the start.
Toilet: There are 4 on route, on average they are 630 m apart with the largest gap of 2.7 km.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
| 0 m + 130 m | [toilet] |
Toilet
| 20 m | [toilet] |
Shelter
| 200 m | [shelter] |
Toilet
| 2.8 km | [toilet] |
Toilet
| 3 km | [toilet] |
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After another 6 m pass the water tap (9 m on your right).
After another 45 m pass the "Bradleys Head Lighthouse" (80 m on your right).
Then head up the steps (about 60 m long)
Then pass the playground (30 m on your left).
After another 160 m pass the "Bacino's Kiosk" (7 m on your left).
