North Head Circuit via Blue Fish Track

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Australia

New South Wales

North Head Circuit via Blue Fish Track

Moderate

4.8

(52)

357

hikers

North Head Circuit via Blue Fish Track

02:41

9.83km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sydney Harbour National Park

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

North Head Private Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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981 m

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

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Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve protects the clear waters between Manly Beach and Shelly Beach and is one of Sydney’s best spots to see marine life close to shore. Fishing …

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2.97 km

World War II Gun Pits

Highlight • Historical Site

The World War II Gun Pits at North Head are concrete coastal defence emplacements built to help protect Sydney Harbour during the war. The four pits sit in exposed positions …

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4.12 km

Hanging Swamp Boardwalk Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If the Avenue of Honour is too boring for you, you can take a detour through the "Hanging Swamp". It is not hanging, but is a swamp that has formed in a large hollow in the rock.

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4.79 km

North Head Memorial Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

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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5.54 km

Bella Vista Café

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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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5.78 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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8.23 km

Skinner's Reserve

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

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9.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.82 km

1.87 km

746 m

401 m

Surfaces

4.25 km

1.57 km

1.35 km

1.24 km

1.19 km

232 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 9 November

23°C

11°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Comments

March 14, 2026,North Head Circuit via Blue Fish Track

I walked from Spit Bridge to Manly. Beautiful. But then I also added the North Head Circuit via Blue Fish Track. Sensational views. And then I took the ferry back from Manly to Circular Quay. Can be done as a beautiful and varied day trip. Returning to downtown by ferry at dusk is awesome.

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