Cremorne Point Circuit
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1 hr 15 mins
2.7 km Circuit
115 m
Easy track
Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf
Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf marks the first stop on the Mosman Ferry Service. The wharf is home to Sophie’s Place cafe, serving coffee, food and drinks[1]. A public phone, public toilets and a children’s playground can all be found within 100m of this wharf. More info.
(0km) Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf → Sophies Lookout
40 m
1 mins
2m
-1m
Easy track
Sophies Lookout
This unofficial lookout takes in sweeping views across Sydney Harbour, over top of Cremorne Point Wharf and ‘Sophie’s Place’ cafe. The lookout is dedicated to Sophie Vaillant[6], long-term proprietor of the cafe below.
(0.04km) Sophies Lookout → Robertsons Point Lookout
200 m
3 mins
0m
-8m
Easy track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath directly away from the house, heading towards the toilet block[7] and playground[8]. The path leads past this park area and heads into the bush, then passes a couple of information signs to find a concrete rock cairn, built for the ‘Clan of Donnachaidh’ in 1988[9] (each rock has its town of origin carved in it[10][11]). The walk then continues along the path past a picnic table (with views and some shade)[12] to find the lookout at Robertsons Point[13][14][15]. (There is a track with steps and ladder that continues further down to the very tip of the point[16] for the adventurous). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.
Robertsons Point Lookout
Robertsons Point, also known as Cremorne Point, is home to Cremorne Reserve. At the very tip, visitors can wander down some old steps[17] to the lighthouse[18], and the more adventurous can continue down a rather precarious ladder[19] to the water’s edge. The spectacular harbour views can be enjoyed from a number of bench seats[20][21]. A memorial plaque[22] reminds visitors to take extra care and respect the inherent dangers of the rocky coast.
(0.04km) Sophies Lookout → Elephants Ear
370 m
7 mins
13m
-9m
Very easy
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath, keeping the houses to your left (that is, use the footpath on the far side of the houses from the wharf and road)[23]. The footpath leads behind the houses, enjoying the water views (on your right) and after about â250m, the path leads past a ‘The Illustrated Sydney News’ information sign[24]. Here the walk continues for a short time further to a clear three-way intersection[25] and a drinking fountain[26].
Elephants Ear
The Lex and Ruby Graham Garden at Cremorne Point is quite remarkable, worthy of a little extra time on your walk. A chance planting of a tropical ‘Elephant’s Ear’ bulb in 1959, which happened to thrive, led to a lifetime work for Lex Graham and his future wife, Ruby. They worked steadily for decades, clearing weeds and rubbish, improving the soil and building up the gardens with donated plants and cuttings[27].
(0.41km) Elephants Ear → SASC intersection
260 m
6 mins
11m
-12m
Very easy
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the main foreshore track, keeping the house to your left[28]. The path almost immediately passes the northern end of the signposted ‘Elephant’s Ear’[29] garden and continues past some other exotic gardens behind the houses, whilst keeping the water views to your right. After ≈200m, the path leads to an information sign[30][31]about the constructed environment and then to a clearing with a sandstone rotunda. There is a four-way intersection[32] just above the ‘Sydney Amateur Sailing Club’ (on your right).
(0.67km) SASC intersection → Old Cremorne Ferry Wharf
150 m
3 mins
2m
-10m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Old Cremorne Wharf’ sign[33] sign gently uphill along the path, keeping the water to your right. The path soon comes to another intersection where this walk tends right[34], following the path for about 120m (passing a few informal side tracks[35][36]) to find some large sandstone boulders[37] and the entrance to the ‘Old Cremorne’ Ferry Wharf[38][39].
(0.82km) Old Cremorne Ferry Wharf → Bottom of Hodgson Ave steps
320 m
7 mins
23m
-13m
Easy track
Turn left: From the Old Cremorne Ferry Wharf[40] entrance, this walk follows the footpath away from the power lines[41] keeping the water to your right[42]. The path leads up the hill and after ≈180m, the path heads up a set of steps. The path continues to enjoy water views[43][44] (to your right), passing behind a row of houses[45]. Soon the path bends left to pass a ‘Cremorne Point’ sign[46] and find a clear three-way intersection and a bench seat[47].
(1.14km) Bottom of Hodgson Ave steps → Int of Kareela Rd and Hodgson Ave
50 m
2 mins
15m
0m
Easy track
(1.19km) Int of Kareela Rd and Hodgson Ave → Bogota Ave Lookout
330 m
8 mins
13m
-26m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill along the footpath beside ‘Hodgson Ave’[52]. The road leads over the hill, and then partway down the other side, this walk keeps on the footpath on the left side as it separates from the road. This footpath soon leads down some stairs and crosses Milson Rd. This walk then follows another set of stairs leading down to Bogota Ave. The walk then follows Bogota Ave downhill for about 80m to find Bogota Ave Lookout, as small park[53] on your left, marked with an archway entrance to Cremorne Reserve[54].
Bogota Ave Lookout
Near the Bogota Ave entrance to Cremorne Reserve, this informal, fenced lookout takes in a partial view over Sydney Harbour. There is a bench seat, and a sign nearby with information about the park. For a more interesting view, visitors can go a short way into the reserve and take the steps down onto the beach/mud flat. Cremorne Reserve is a very popular park, offering a scenic walking track around the edges of Cremorne Point. It houses a ferry wharf, gardens and a pool, as well as a playground, cafe, picnic area and a number of public bathrooms.
(1.52km) Bogota Ave Lookout → Top of Maccallum Pool path
750 m
15 mins
27m
-31m
Easy track
Turn left : From the bend in Bogota Ave[55] opposite number 9, this walk heads under the ‘Cremorne Reservation’ archway[56] and follows the path past the information signs. The path soon leads down some steps[57] then past a less defined side track to Shell Cove Beach (on your right). The walk continues along the concrete path and after ≈140m comes to a small clearing with some more information signs and water views[58][59]. The path continues behind the houses and soon passes the ‘Cammeraygal Water View’ information sign[60] opposite a sandstone cave[61] (on your left), ignoring the side paths to the houses along the way. After a further ≈180m, the path leads to a three-way intersection in an open area marked with ‘Path to Milson Rd’ sign[62] (pointing left).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Maccallum Pool’ sign[63] along the path, keeping the water views to your right. Soon the path leads to a ‘Y’ intersection[64] in front of an apartment building[65] (the path on the right leads to Maccallum Pool).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Maccallum Pool’ sign[63] along the path, keeping the water views to your right. Soon the path leads to a ‘Y’ intersection[64] in front of an apartment building[65] (the path on the right leads to Maccallum Pool).
(2.27km) Top of Maccallum Pool path → Maccallum Pool
30 m
1 mins
0m
-7m
Easy track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill towards the water along the concrete path[66]. The path soon passes a ‘The Rock Pool that Grew’ information sign[67] then goes down the steps. The walk continues down this path and steps and soon comes to the northern entrance[68] of ‘Maccallum Pool’[69][70]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn sharp right.
Maccallum Pool
Maccallum Pool is a harbour-side swimming pool, thought to have been originally constructed by Olympic swimmer Frederick Lane. It was restored in the 1920s by local residents, notably Hugh Maccallum. In 1930, the council took control of the pool, and bestowed the current name. More info.
(2.27km) Top of Maccallum Pool path → Int of Milson Rd and foreshore walk
280 m
5 mins
7m
-7m
Very easy
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the main concrete path, keeping the houses to your left and the water views to your right. After â70m, the path passes a drinking fountain[73] and passes another side path (on your right). The walk continues along the main concrete path for â200m through the parkland, past a ‘Cremorne Reserve’ sign[74] and comes to a ‘T’ intersection with the footpath on Milson Rd[75].
(2.56km) Int of Milson Rd and foreshore walk → Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf
150 m
3 mins
2m
-5m
Very easy
Maps for the Cremorne Point Circuit walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Parramatta River | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER | NSW-91303N |
| Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Cremorne Point Circuit bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cremorne Point Circuit
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 2.7 km | ||
| Time | 1 hr 15 mins | ||
| . | |||
| Grade 2/6 Easy track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
| Quality of track | Smooth and hardened path (1/6) | ||
| Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 1.6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 1.1km is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 2.7km follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 2.7km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 2.7km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 2.7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 2.7km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Cremorne Point Circuit walk starts and ends at the Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf (gps: -33.847645, 151.23102)Your transport options to Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf are by;
Ferry. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/cpc
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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