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Exploring North Head

Exploring North Head

Distance: 11.19 km ( 6.95 miles )  Duration: 2 hours and 48 mins.   Last Updated: 17 Nov 2024
A marvellous walk added by Steven Birt it's in Manly, New South Wales, Australia.
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This is a great way to check out one of Sydney’s iconic locations. The time estimate includes half an hour for a picnic lunch. But you could also pick up a snack at Shelly Beach or the Artillary Cafe.
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St Patrick’s Seminary

St Patrick’s Seminary

Now some kind of school for travel agents.




Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour

You can see the city in the distance and South Head to the left.


Distance from previous hotspot: 2.98 km ( 1.85 miles )

Between the Heads

Between the Heads

It’s quite a different picture on the weekends.


Distance from previous hotspot: 1.18 km ( 0.73 miles )

The Rugged Face of North Head.

The Rugged Face of North Head.

Looking North towards the Northern Beaches.


Distance from previous hotspot: 0.53 km ( 0.33 miles )

Gun Emplacement

Gun Emplacement

Or industrial paint accident?


Distance from previous hotspot: 1.48 km ( 0.92 miles )

The Hanging Swamp

The Hanging Swamp

Not sure why it is called that. But if you are here at the right time of year you’ll hear the sound of a thousand frogs trying to get laid.


Distance from previous hotspot: 0.32 km ( 0.20 miles )

Around the Ragged Rocks

Around the Ragged Rocks

The perfect shot ruined by a misplaced finger.


Distance from previous hotspot: 2.46 km ( 1.53 miles )

Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches

Don’t try to take photographs directly into the sun.


Distance from previous hotspot: 0.10 km ( 0.06 miles )

Shelly Beach

Shelly Beach

Excellent spot for a dip or a coffee.


Distance from previous hotspot: 0.11 km ( 0.07 miles )











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