Famously painted by artist Tom Roberts, Cremorne point sits in the heart of Sydney harbour, is frequented by many Australian native birds, houses historic Harbourside mansions, and offers stunning harbour views
Highlights
Stunning sweeping views of Sydney and the harbour bridge. Historic Harbourside mansions. A variety of Australian birdlife. The Lex & Ruby Graham gardens
Track details
This can be done as a return walk from either the Mosman Rowers club or Bogota Avenue, or a loop walk from either of these locations or from the Ferry stops at either Old Cremorne wharf or Cremorne Point wharf. From your starting point, follow the walking track out past historic Harbourside mansions, beautiful gardens and some small patches of remnant coastal vegetation to Cremorne Point. In the heart of Sydney harbour, Cremorne point offers superb views across the harbour to Sydney, the Opera house and the Sydney Harbour bridge. A myriad of Australian native birds frequent Cremorne point, from Kookaburras and Cockatoos to Rainbow Lorikeets and Pied Cormorants. To complete the walk - either return to your destination or continue around the point and follow the track on the other side of the point, using a street section along Hodgson Avenue as a link to make this a loop walk.
Location
7 Wulworra Avenue, Cremorne Point New South Wales 2090, Australia
The best way to get to this walk is to catch a beautiful Ferry Ride from Circular Quay to either the Cremorne Point or Old Cremorne Ferry terminals, where you can then start and finish the loop walk. If you are driving, from Mosman, take a right onto Murdoch St from Military Rd. Drive south to the end of Murdoch St where you can then find street parking on either Bogota Avenue, Hodgson Avenue or Lower Boyle St.
Track details
This can be done as a return walk from either the Mosman Rowers club or Bogota Avenue, or a loop walk from either of these locations or from the Ferry stops at either Old Cremorne wharf or Cremorne Point wharf. From your starting point, follow the walking track out past historic Harbourside mansions, beautiful gardens and some small patches of remnant coastal vegetation to Cremorne Point. In the heart of Sydney harbour, Cremorne point offers superb views across the harbour to Sydney, the Opera house and the Sydney Harbour bridge. A myriad of Australian native birds frequent Cremorne point, from Kookaburras and Cockatoos to Rainbow Lorikeets and Pied Cormorants. To complete the walk - either return to your destination or continue around the point and follow the track on the other side of the point, using a street section along Hodgson Avenue as a link to make this a loop walk.
Location
7 Wulworra Avenue, Cremorne Point New South Wales 2090, Australia
The best way to get to this walk is to catch a beautiful Ferry Ride from Circular Quay to either the Cremorne Point or Old Cremorne Ferry terminals, where you can then start and finish the loop walk. If you are driving, from Mosman, take a right onto Murdoch St from Military Rd. Drive south to the end of Murdoch St where you can then find street parking on either Bogota Avenue, Hodgson Avenue or Lower Boyle St.
Natural Heritage of Cremorne Point
Cremorne point contains some important remnant moist forested gullies and is home to beautiful birdlife
Mosman Flora and Fauna Survey
An ecological survey of Mosman found that it provides home to hundreds of Australian plant species and dozens of Australian native animals
Mosman Wildlife
Dozens of species of native animals frequent the remnant moist gullies and bushland of the Mosman peninsula, from the Eastern Water Dragon to Peron's Tree Frog and the endangered Powerful Owl
Powerful Owl
The Powerful Owl is the largest of Australia's owls, frequenting the moist forests of Australia's east. A large owl with a small head, brown and white barred colouring, and distinctive yellow eyes.
Key info
1 hour return
3km return
Grade 1: Easy