Start | (-33.9885865,151.2336658) |
Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) |
Directions | From Oxford Street
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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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![]() Henry Head
Henry Head
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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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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![]() World War Two Bunker
World War Two Bunker
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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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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![]() Pinch Point
Pinch Point
Metal bollard pinch points at edge of carpark, beside gate. The gap between the bollards is 55cm they are 85cm high.
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Metal bollard pinch points at edge of carpark, beside gate. The gap between the bollards is 55cm they are 85cm high.
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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.
![]() Pinch Point
Pinch Point
Timber bollard pinchpoints around edge of carpark. The gap between the bollard are 84cm they are 85cm high.
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Timber bollard pinchpoints around edge of carpark. The gap between the bollard are 84cm they are 85cm high.
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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).
![]() Henry Head Viewpoint
Henry Head Viewpoint
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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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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![]() Parking Accessible
Parking Accessible
There are more than 50 car parking bays in the area. Two are marked mobiilty parking bays. The mobility parking area is concrete, 2.6m wide and 6m deep, with a shared 2m gap between the parks.
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There are more than 50 car parking bays in the area. Two are marked mobiilty parking bays. The mobility parking area is concrete, 2.6m wide and 6m deep, with a shared 2m gap between the parks.
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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 |