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Taronga Zoo to Manly

  • Length: 18.9km

  • Duration: 8 hrs

  • Grade: 4

  • Style: One way

  • Start: Athol Wharf Rd, Mosman

  • End: 53 E Esplanade, Manly

  • Location: Sydney Harbour National Park

  • Closest Town: Manly

  • Distance from CBD: 10.0 km

  • State: NSW

  • Latitude: -33.84575194

  • Longitude: 151.2397805

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Taronga Zoo to Manly is a 18.9km, grade 4 One way hike located in Sydney Harbour National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 8 hrs to complete.

Hike Summary

This very long day walk has some stunning views excellent heritage sites a Zoo and beautiful beaches. What more could you ask for? The many sidetrips and places to stop and enjoy the views having a coffee at the Bacino Bar or fish and chips on Balmoral Beach will all make this walk an excellent way to ease into longer distance walking. The walk spends most of its time on the coast and follows the Spit to Manly walk for the last half.

Download maps and tracknotes for Taronga Zoo to Manly hiking track from wildwalks.com.

About the region

Sydney Harbour National Park protects islands and foreshore around Sydney Harbour. Explore Sydney's history on a school excursion or guided tour to enjoy coastal walks, picnics and swimming. Sydney Harbour National Park protects a number of islands and foreshore areas around one of the world's most famous harbours. The park is home to superb swimming spots, bushwalking tracks and picnic areas, which offer a huge range of activities that will have you coming back again and again.

See native wildlife living in rare pockets of bushland once common around Sydney, or take a fascinating walk to explore the park's cultural history. You'll see everything from convict-built buildings and military fortifications to Aboriginal sites and a heritage lighthouse. And with the harbour's staggering coastline creating an endless natural lookout, the park's jaw-dropping views simply have to be seen to be believed. If you're at one of the park's lookouts during winter, be sure to keep a lookout for whales on their annual migration north.

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9 thoughts on “Taronga Zoo to Manly (18.9km)”

    3. Paulandberns Near-Camden …. great run from Cremorne Point to Taronga then over Balmoral and on to Manly. Catch the ferry to Cremorne and bus it back to the city! One of my favourites.

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