Pittwater
Bushwalking Tracks and Guide
Bangalley
Headland |
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A relatively
hard walk, 45 leisurely minutes return on a loop track. The headland
is the highest point on Sydney's northern coastline, and offers
spectacular views south to Sydney and north to Broken Bay and the
central coast.
Bangalley Head is one of the largest bushland reserves on Pittwater's
coastline. This large size together with the great variety of native
plants, makes the reserve an ideal home for an abundant variety
of native wildlife.
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| Mona
Vale Headland |
| A
moderately easy walk, 10 leisurely minutes one way. The walk features
large, open, grassy areas and a scenic lookout point, as well as insights
into the history of settlement in Mona Vale and the Pittwater area. |
| Bilgola
South Headland |
|
| A
moderately hard walk, 20 leisurely minutes one way through coastal
vegetation typical of shale based soils. A highlight is a scenic lookout
point over the magnificent cabbage tree palms of Bilgola Valley. |
| Turimetta
Headland |
| A
moderately easy walk, 30 leisurely minutes one way to secluded scenic
lookouts and rest areas. The walk is designed to provide insights
into the past coastal lifestyle of the Guringai aborigines. |
| Narrabeen
Headland |
| A
moderately hard walk, 20 leisurely minutes one way. Highlights include
an elevated timber stairway, scenic lookouts and a short bush walk,
as well as insights into how Narrabeen Lagoon affected Pittwater's
transport history. A spectacular lookout point over Turimetta Beach
has disabled access and parking via Peal Place. |
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Katandra
Bushland Sanctuary |
Nestled
in the hills behind Mona Vale is one of the northern beaches best
kept secrets. Visitors can follow the winding bush paths through 10
hectares of rainforest pockets, heathland and open forest. The sanctuary
is particularly spectacular in spring, with wildflowers bursting into
bloom.
Katandra is located on Foley's Hill on Lane Cove Rd, off Mona Vale
Rd.
Phone 9451 4322 for opening hours to the public. Admission is by donation. |
Bushwalking
Guide |
|
Headland
Walk
|
Brochure
Theme
|
Leisurely
Walking Time
|
Walking
|
Disabled
|
Wet
Weather
|
| Bangalley
Headland |
Wildlife |
50
|
Hard |
None |
Difficult |
| Bilgola
South Headland |
Coastal
headland on Shale |
20
|
Hard |
None |
Difficult |
| Mona
Vale Headland |
History
of Settlement |
10
|
Moderate |
Moderate
to lookout |
Difficult |
| Turimetta
Headland |
Coastal
aborigines |
35
|
Moderate |
Moderate
to Difficult |
Difficult |
| Narrabeen
Headland |
History
of Transport |
20
|
Moderate |
Hard
to Lookout |
Difficult |
| Long
Reef Point |
Coastal
Geology |
20
|
Easy |
Easy
to Lookout |
Moderate |
| Dee
Why Escarpment |
Bushland
Management |
30
|
Hard |
Easy
to Lookout |
Difficult |
| Dee
Why Head |
Coastal
Heathland on sandstone |
20
|
Easy |
Easy
to Lookout |
Moderate |
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Brochures
describing the route, access points and special features of each
walk are available from Pittwater Council (phone 9970 7222), Mona
Vale Library (phone 9997 5422) or the Pittwater Visitor Information
Centre (9979 8717).
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