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Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse Walk (2.8km)

Watsons Bay

New South Wales

2.8km

1.45 hrs

Grade 2

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Explore the easy-grade 2.8km Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse trail, perfect for a quick 1.45-hour hike. Starting at Watsons Bay, you'll encounter historic sights, stunning views, and the charming Camp Cove beach. Follow the old cobblestone road to reach Sydney Harbour's South Head and the iconic Hornby Lighthouse. Don't forget to download maps and tracknotes for a seamless bushwalking experience.

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Hike overview


Track grade


Grade 2 (Easy) - A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.

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Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse Walk (2.8km)


Explore safely


Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

Leave a trip plan


Register your plans

Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

Planning checklists


Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.

Getting there


Getting to the trailhead: Watsons Bay.

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Accommodation nearby


Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Bondi, Bondi Junction, Double Bay, Dover Heights, Edgecliff, Randwick, Rose Bay, South Head, Vaucluse, Watsons Bay

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Acknowledgement of Country

Watsons bay to hornby lighthouse walk (2. 8km) trail hiking australia

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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