South Head Heritage Trail (1.7km), Watsons Bay, New South Wales

South Head Heritage Trail is a 1.7km, grade 2 hike located in the Watsons Bay, New South Wales. The hike should take around 45 mins to complete.

Length: 1.7km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade: 2

Style: Circuit

Start: 3 Victoria Street

End: 3 Victoria Street

Location: Watsons Bay

Closest town: Watsons Bay

New South Wales

From state capital: 13km

Longitude: 151.2799658

Latitude: -33.8393898

Hike summary

This walk explores the tip of Sydney Harbour's South Head. On this walk you will visit several historic and scenic places following a footpath most of the way. You will start at Camp Cove the first landing place for Europeans in Australia and also visit a number of gun emplacements designed to protect the shores from the threat of invasion. Also enjoy the panoramic ocean and harbour views from the cliff line at Hornby Lighthouse. A wonderful walk for those wanting to explore wide open views and get a glimpse of history.

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