Map of Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour to Historic Hunter's Hill
Beginning Australia's Great North Walk from the world's most beautiful harbour. Enjoy a magnificent ferry & easy stroll.
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5.2 miles, 1-3 hours
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Beginning Australia's Great North Walk from the world's most beautiful harbour. Enjoy a magnificent ferry & easy stroll. Length 4.7 km - an easy stroll for all. Plenty of cafes and pubs along the route.
From corner of Mount Street & The Avenue, Hunter’s Hill, follow Alexandra Street to Ferry Street and then Ambrose Street. The trail passes through a number of small jennels between gardens in this area. Rejoining the road at Futura Street and then slightly north to overlook Lane Cove River at Alexandra Bay. Continuing through streets, laneways and parks to Kelly’s Bush to view the Parramatta River at Fern Bay. Your stroll now leads some of the most historic parts of central Sydney. Look out for film start and local heroine - Cate Blanchett -- who lives nearby. Heading out to the promontory passing Woolwich Dock to Valentia Street Wharf. Take a ferry across the Sydney Harbour to Circular Quay. [About 4 km by boat].
Full details about the Great North Walk can be found at http://www.thegreatnorthwalk.com
We also recommend accessing e-trails and guides at Great North Walk books - http://tiny.cc/Buy2GNWbooks
Watch a hike movie http://vimeo.com/10912042
Download EZ Guide to Great North Walk and downloadable e-trails http://tiny.cc/EZguideGNW
Tips: Directions from Hunter's Hill - reverse if you begin at Circular Quay.
Length 4.7 km - an easy stroll for all. Plenty of cafes and pubs along the route.
Cruise and go ashore on one of the islands in Sydney Harbour (on the Great North Walk) to experience a traditional welcoming ceremony. See landmarks and hear about traditional fishing methods Tour operators entertain visitors with stories of the Eora, Cadigal, Guringai, Wangal, Gammeraigal and Wallumedegal peoples (+61 2 9699 3491).
Possible sides trip to Ball’s Head Reserve Rock Art: (33° 50′ 35″S, 151° 11′ 41″E) and Berry Island Reserve Rock Art: (33° 50′ 47″S, 151° 11′ 42″E) are worthwhile to view the harbour from different (& lovely) vantages and also to see Aboriginal Rock Art.
From corner of Mount Street & The Avenue, Hunter’s Hill, follow Alexandra Street to Ferry Street and then Ambrose Street. The trail passes through a number of small jennels between gardens in this area. Rejoining the road at Futura Street and then slightly north to overlook Lane Cove River at Alexandra Bay. Continuing through streets, laneways and parks to Kelly’s Bush to view the Parramatta River at Fern Bay. Your stroll now leads some of the most historic parts of central Sydney. Look out for film start and local heroine - Cate Blanchett -- who lives nearby. Heading out to the promontory passing Woolwich Dock to Valentia Street Wharf. Take a ferry across the Sydney Harbour to Circular Quay. [About 4 km by boat].
Full details about the Great North Walk can be found at http://www.thegreatnorthwalk.com
We also recommend accessing e-trails and guides at Great North Walk books - http://tiny.cc/Buy2GNWbooks
Watch a hike movie http://vimeo.com/10912042
Download EZ Guide to Great North Walk and downloadable e-trails http://tiny.cc/EZguideGNW
Tips: Directions from Hunter's Hill - reverse if you begin at Circular Quay.
Length 4.7 km - an easy stroll for all. Plenty of cafes and pubs along the route.
Cruise and go ashore on one of the islands in Sydney Harbour (on the Great North Walk) to experience a traditional welcoming ceremony. See landmarks and hear about traditional fishing methods Tour operators entertain visitors with stories of the Eora, Cadigal, Guringai, Wangal, Gammeraigal and Wallumedegal peoples (+61 2 9699 3491).
Possible sides trip to Ball’s Head Reserve Rock Art: (33° 50′ 35″S, 151° 11′ 41″E) and Berry Island Reserve Rock Art: (33° 50′ 47″S, 151° 11′ 42″E) are worthwhile to view the harbour from different (& lovely) vantages and also to see Aboriginal Rock Art.
Glimpse of Lane Cove River
Coffee Shops
Historic Homes along the Great North Walk Route
Alexandra Bay at Lane Cove River Mouth
Kelly's Bush
Views of Sydney Harbour
Woolwich Dock
Valentia Street Wharf
Berry Island - Aboriginal Site
The Sydney Harbour Bridge
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