Bradley's Head is a forested headland that juts into the heart of Sydney Harbour, with this walk winding alongside the coast out to the head and then on to the beautiful Chowder Bay, an important site for the recovery of White's seahorse
Highlights
Sweeping views of Sydney Harbour. The HMAS Sydney Memorial. Wonderful remnant coastal forest. Beautiful birdlife.
Track details
From the start of the walking track at Athol wharf road, an easy meandering coastal walk takes you through bushland close to the water out towards Bradley's Head, where superb views west along Sydney harbour to the Opera house and bridge are offered. Here also you can find a memorial...
From the start of the walking track at Athol wharf road, an easy meandering coastal walk takes you through bushland close to the water out towards Bradley's Head, where superb views west along Sydney harbour to the Opera house and bridge are offered. Here also you can find a memorial for the HMAS Sydney, with its mast part of the memorial. The walk can be extended into a lovely longer trip around Bradley's head and then onto Chowder bay, which is a wonderful spot to snorkel, and a very important habitat for White's Seahorse
Location
Bradleys Head Road, Mosman New South Wales 2088, Australia
From circular quay, catch the Ferry to Taronga Zoo Ferry Wharf. From here you can turn right and walk about 150 metres down Athol wharf road until you reach the start of the Bradley head walking track. If you are driving, from Mosman, head south on Bradley's head rd, finding...
From circular quay, catch the Ferry to Taronga Zoo Ferry Wharf. From here you can turn right and walk about 150 metres down Athol wharf road until you reach the start of the Bradley head walking track. If you are driving, from Mosman, head south on Bradley's head rd, finding a spot to park at either Athol Hall, Bradley's head or Athol's wharf road, each of which provide reasonable proximity to the walking track. To access the Chowder bay end of the walk, heading south on Bradley's head rd, turn left onto Thompson St then a brief right onto Burrowong Ave, immediately left onto David St, then left onto Morella Rd until you reach the car park.
Track details
From the start of the walking track at Athol wharf road, an easy meandering coastal walk takes you through bushland close to the water out towards Bradley's Head, where superb views west along Sydney harbour to the Opera house and bridge are offered. Here also you can find a memorial...
From the start of the walking track at Athol wharf road, an easy meandering coastal walk takes you through bushland close to the water out towards Bradley's Head, where superb views west along Sydney harbour to the Opera house and bridge are offered. Here also you can find a memorial for the HMAS Sydney, with its mast part of the memorial. The walk can be extended into a lovely longer trip around Bradley's head and then onto Chowder bay, which is a wonderful spot to snorkel, and a very important habitat for White's Seahorse
Location
Bradleys Head Road, Mosman New South Wales 2088, Australia
From circular quay, catch the Ferry to Taronga Zoo Ferry Wharf. From here you can turn right and walk about 150 metres down Athol wharf road until you reach the start of the Bradley head walking track. If you are driving, from Mosman, head south on Bradley's head rd, finding...
From circular quay, catch the Ferry to Taronga Zoo Ferry Wharf. From here you can turn right and walk about 150 metres down Athol wharf road until you reach the start of the Bradley head walking track. If you are driving, from Mosman, head south on Bradley's head rd, finding a spot to park at either Athol Hall, Bradley's head or Athol's wharf road, each of which provide reasonable proximity to the walking track. To access the Chowder bay end of the walk, heading south on Bradley's head rd, turn left onto Thompson St then a brief right onto Burrowong Ave, immediately left onto David St, then left onto Morella Rd until you reach the car park.
Natural Heritage
Some nearby sites and natural heritage you'll experience on this lovely harbour walk
Mosman Wildlife
Dozens of species of native animals frequent the remnant moist gullies and bushland of the Mosman peninsula, from the Eastern Water Dragon to Peron's Tree Frog and the endangered Powerful Owl
Mosman Flora and Fauna Survey
An ecological survey of Mosman found that it provides home to hundreds of Australian plant species and dozens of Australian native animals
Key info
2 hours return
4km each way one way
Grade 1: Easy