Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk
Download & Print Map and Notes1 Hr
83 m
Moderate track
(0km) End of Cutler Road → Grotto Point Engravings track
170 m
4 mins
0m
-18m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Castle Rock Beach 800m’ sign along the bush track and down the stone steps, keeping the ocean to the left. The track winds down the hill until it flattens out at the intersection with a short track (heading to the Grotto Point engravings track) on the left.
(0.17km) Grotto Point Engravings track → Grotto Point Engravings
40 m
1 mins
2m
0m
Moderate track
Grotto Point Engravings
(0.17km) Grotto Point Engravings track → Int of Grotto Point Lighthouse and Manly to Spit tracks
110 m
3 mins
1m
-8m
Moderate track
(0.28km) Int of Grotto Point Lighthouse and Manly to Spit tracks → Int of Grotto Point Lighthouse and Grotto Point Cliffs tracks
140 m
3 mins
2m
-13m
Moderate track
(0.42km) Int of Grotto Point Lighthouse and Grotto Point Cliffs tracks → Grotto Point Cliffs
100 m
2 mins
0m
-18m
Moderate track
(0.42km) Int of Grotto Point Lighthouse and Grotto Point Cliffs tracks → Grotto Point Lighthouse
420 m
8 mins
2m
-39m
Moderate track
Grotto Point Lighthouse
(0.83km) Grotto Point lighthouse → Old concrete bunker
50 m
1 mins
1m
-2m
Moderate track
Maps for the Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk 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.
Sydney Heads | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91302N SYDNEY HEADS | NSW-91302N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk
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 | 1.7 km | ||
Time | 1 Hr | ||
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Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 590m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 250m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 700m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 140m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 700m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 140m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 550m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 280m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 830m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 590m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 250m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Grotto Point Lighthouse Walk walk starts and ends at the End of Cutler Road (gps: -33.812616, 151.26351)Your transport options to End of Cutler Road are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gplxx
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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