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View of Sydney Skyline – Fairfax Lookout loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

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New South Wales

View of Sydney Skyline – Fairfax Lookout loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

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View of Sydney Skyline – Fairfax Lookout loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

02:19

7.83km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Sydney Harbour National Park

North Head Private Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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482 m

Little Manly Point Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good opportunity to take a rest and enjoy the view

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601 m

Skinner's Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bay with its clear, turquoise water and the sailing yachts are reminiscent of the Côte d'Azur.

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914 m

Collins Flat Beach

Beach

2.66 km

Bella Vista Café

Highlight • Cafe

Bella Vista Manly is located in the heritage-listed North Fort Building in the picturesque North Head Sanctuary, overlooking majestic views of Sydney Harbour.

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2.82 km

View of Sydney Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.45 km

Fairfax Lookout

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Breathtaking views over Sydney Harbour and the Pacific Ocean. Especially at the evening for the sunset.

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4.20 km

North Head Memorial Walk

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A small section of the Avenue of Honour leads to this extensive memorial to all Australian involvement in wars and peace efforts

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4.61 km

Gun Emplacement No. 2, North Head

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Gun Position No. 2 was used primarily in World War II to defend Sydney against approaching enemy ships. The area is well maintained and has limited access to visitors

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5.12 km

View of Sydney from Third Quarantine Cemetery

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North Head is part of Sydney Harbour National Park. Located on North Head is the North Head Quarantine Station, a type of station that existed in every Australian colony and …

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5.74 km

North Head Private Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

7.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

814 m

652 m

122 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

1.75 km

804 m

551 m

514 m

126 m

Elevation

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View of Sydney Skyline – Fairfax Lookout loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

Little Manly Point Park

Skinner's Reserve

Bella Vista Café

View of Sydney Skyline

Fairfax Lookout

North Head Memorial Walk

Gun Emplacement No. 2, North Head

View of Sydney from Third Quarantine Cemetery

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