Start | (-33.9885865,151.2336658) |
Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) |
Directions | From Oxford Street
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Turn map | Directions & comments |
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Little Congwong Beach. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Browns Rock. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Then find the "Henry Head" (15 m on your right).
The Henry Head Battery is located on the northern side of the entrance to Botany Bay at Henry Head. The battery was constructed on an unfenced headland between 1892 and 1895 and operated until 1910 when it was closed down. The battery and observation posts was re-utilised during World War Two to defend against approaches to Botany Bay. The battery consisted of two disappearing guns, ammunition storage and observation posts. The underground bunker and tunnel complex consisted of vaulted ammunition storage rooms with double walls and ceilings. The doubling-up of walls and ceilings was a preventative measure meant to stop the walls from collapsing in the event of a direct hit. The battery is currently not in use. The white tower on the battery is the Endeavour Tower, not a lighthouse as such, but a red marker light nonetheless.
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After another 90 m find the "World War Two Bunker" (on your left).
This World War Two bunker is near the Westpac Helicopter Shed. This bunker consists of sheltered concrete ammunition storage rooms below, and a circular gun base above, with surrounding coastal views. There are rusted and damaged parts, so take care when exploring.
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After another 35 m (at the intersection of Cape Banks Management Trail & Cape Banks Firetrail) continue straight, to head along Cape Banks Management Trail.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Coast Hospital Cemetery int.. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip veer right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Int of Jennifer Street Boardwalk & Jennifer Street. To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 35 m (at the intersection of Jennifer Street Boardwalk & Cape Banks Road) continue straight, to head along Cape Banks Road.
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After another 180 m (at the intersection of Cape Banks Road & Henry Head Avenue) turn right, to head along Cape Banks Road (a vehicle track).
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After another 150 m (at the intersection of Henry Head Walking Track & Cape Banks Road) turn right, to head along Henry Head Walking Track (a walking track).
After another 255 m find the "Henry Head Viewpoint" (10 m on your left).
The Henry Head view point is located above Henry Head Lane and offers good views on the surrounding coastline. From the unfenced sandstone platform, good views are available to the west, south and east, including Bare Island, the Barracks Tower and Henry Head.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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Length | 6.5 km |
Time | 2 h 15 min to 3 h |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Signage | Minimal directional signs (4/6) |
Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) |
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) |
Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
| 40 m | [toilet] |
Seat
| 1.3 km | [seat] |
Seat
| 2.5 km | [seat] |
Seat
| 3.3 km | Seat |
Seat
| 5 km + 100 m | Seat |
Seat
| 5 km + 340 m | Seat |