Cremorne Point to Mosman Wharf
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45 mins
2 km One way
68 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 → Mosman Bay Marina
430 m
9 mins
10m
-21m
Easy track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Bromley Ave’ sign[48] along the footpath (not actually a road) between the row of houses to find a four-way intersection[49] at the last house, number five[50].
Continue straight: From 5 Bromley Ave[51], this walk heads down the steps[52][53] and follows the path to cross the timber bridge[54] over the valley. The walk bends right and follows the path for ≈250m, enjoying the water views to your right[55]. The path then passes a ‘Harnett Park’ sign[56] (and ignores the upper track on your left), then heads down some steps and turns left. The walk heads past the ‘Rowers Restaurant’[57] to a car park and the Mosman Bay Marina[58].
Continue straight: From 5 Bromley Ave[51], this walk heads down the steps[52][53] and follows the path to cross the timber bridge[54] over the valley. The walk bends right and follows the path for ≈250m, enjoying the water views to your right[55]. The path then passes a ‘Harnett Park’ sign[56] (and ignores the upper track on your left), then heads down some steps and turns left. The walk heads past the ‘Rowers Restaurant’[57] to a car park and the Mosman Bay Marina[58].
Rowers Restaurant
Located deep in Mosmans Bay, the Rowers Restaurant is part of Mosman Rowers Club (distinct from Mosman Rowing Club at the Spit), between Mosman Marina and Sea Scouts Hall. Open to the public, the club houses a bistro, restaurant and bar, which are open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as breakfast on Sundays. For more information, call 9953 7966. More info.
(1.57km) Mosman Bay Marina → Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf
400 m
7 mins
7m
-6m
Very easy
Continue straight: From Mosman Bay Marina[59], this walk follows the waterside footpath, keeping the water to your right[60]. The path soon bends right to round to the apex of Mosmans Bay[61] opposite ‘Reid Park’[63] and a children’s playground[64]. Here the walk continues around the bay and after ≈110m, comes to a large rock[65] commemorating ‘H.M.S Sirius’[66]. The walk then continues ≈90m to the bush shelter[67] and the entrance to Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf[68].
Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf and Shops
Mosman Bay ferry wharf, located on Avenue Rd, is nestled in the deep Mosmans Bay, opposite the marina. The wharf houses Wharfy’s cafe[70]. Open weekdays 7am-2pm and weekends 7am-4pm, for more information call (02) 9968-3569.
Across the road is Mosman Wharf Store, selling groceries and snacks, newspapers, bait and travel tickets[71]. Open weekdays 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm & Sun 8am-2pm, for more information, call (02) 9969 9369.
Maps for the Cremorne Point to Mosman Wharf 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 to Mosman Wharf bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cremorne Point to Mosman Wharf
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 km | ||
| Time | 45 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 1.1km of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 870m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 2km follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 2km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 2km 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 to Mosman Wharf walk starts 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)
The Cremorne Point to Mosman Wharf ends at the Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf (gps: -33.838402, 151.23284)
Your transport options to Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf are by;
Ferry. (get details) Bus. (get details) Car. Parking fees apply in the area.(get details)
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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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