The WW1 hospital above Georges Head is an interesting collection of historic buildings, which are nicely complemented by Georges Heights Lookout. The walk follows a well-marked footpath with some excellent views and heathy bushland around it. Let us begin by acknowledging the Borogegal & Cammeraigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
WW1 Hospital. | Photo by admin, 2008.Track down to Georges Heights Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2008.View over the Gunners Restaurant. | Photo by admin, 2008.Plaque on Georges Heights. | Photo by admin, 2008.Georges Heights. | Photo by admin, 2008.View from Georges Heights. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Middle Head Road and drive for another 1.3 km
Turn right onto Best Avenue and drive for another 25 m
Turn slight left and drive for another 50 m
Turn slight left and drive for another 85 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, with the sea on the left. The track continues for a short while, coming to a signposted intersection at the road. From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to Georges Head Lookout, down the hill to the circular paved lookout above the fortifications.....
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Directions & comments
Start.
There is water tap.
Find the WW1 Hospital at the start.
WW1 Hospital
WW1 Hospital
This military hospital was in use from 1916 to 1923, and could treat up to 420 troops at any one time. Sydney Harbour Trust completed restoration of the buildings mid-2005. These buildings are New South Wales' only surviving military hospital buildings from WW1.
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This military hospital was in use from 1916 to 1923, and could treat up to 420 troops at any one time. Sydney Harbour Trust completed restoration of the buildings mid-2005. These buildings are New South Wales' only surviving military hospital buildings from WW1.
After another 360 m pass the "The Gunners Barracks" (20 m on your left).
After another 3 m turn left.
Continue another 75 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 470 m to get back to the start.
"Georges Heights".
Georges Heights
Georges Heights
Georges Heights is a gun emplacement with a commanding 180-degree view over the entrance to the harbour. The old gun emplacements are still in position, with their arcs of fire explained in the signs nearby. The view from this lookout is magnificent.
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Georges Heights is a gun emplacement with a commanding 180-degree view over the entrance to the harbour. The old gun emplacements are still in position, with their arcs of fire explained in the signs nearby. The view from this lookout is magnificent.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
WW1 Hospital to Georges Heights Lookout
Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length
930 m
Time
20 min to 30 min
Quality of track
Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
20 min to 30 min
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There is water tap.
Find the WW1 Hospital at the start.
After another 360 m pass the "The Gunners Barracks" (20 m on your left).
