Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew

(0km) Taronga Zoo Wharf → Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk

340 m
9 mins
26m
-22m

Moderate track

From the entrance to Taronga Zoo wharf, this walk heads down and across the cul-de-sac at the bottom of the road. The walk then follows the footpath around the building on the right to soon come to a section of boardwalk. The walk continues along boardwalked sections with a tall barbed-wire fence on the right. After a short time, the track turns left, above a small beach, then turns right and continues along the fenceline to the intersection with Camp Curlew on the left.

(0.34km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk → Little Sirius Cove

60 m
1 mins
0m
-5m

Moderate track

Turn left : From the intersection, the walk heads down the steps, winding slightly for a short time to the beach. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

(0.34km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk → Camp Curlew

120 m
2 mins
2m
-11m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill following the ‘Welcome to Curlew Camp’ sign. The track quickly turns right, over a boardwalk, then turns left down more stairs. The walk then winds down the hill to the corner of a large rock, just above the water.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down towards the water and onto the wooden platform.

Camp Curlew

Camp Curlew was created in 1890 as an artists’ retreat, as was popular at the time. Artists of the day would visit for long periods (although women were not permitted to stay overnight), enjoying the surrounds and painting some of Australia’s most prized works. Arthur Streeton is a notable artist who stayed at the camp. The site was less than rustic, with tents to accommodate billiards and dining, and also a hired cook and youth to help with odd jobs. Camp Curlew was abandoned after the siting of Taronga Zoo in the area in 1912.

Maps for the Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew 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 Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew

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	930 m
		Time	30 mins
		.
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	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 340m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 120m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

340m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 110m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (20m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 470m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 470m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 470m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 470m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew walk starts and ends at the Taronga Zoo Wharf (gps: -33.84575, 151.23979)
Your transport options to Taronga Zoo Wharf are by;

Ferry. (get details)

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

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/tztcc

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 🙂

Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew

(0km) Taronga Zoo Wharf → Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk

Moderate track

(0.34km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk → Little Sirius Cove

Moderate track

(0.34km) Int. Borogegal Walking Trail and Curlew Camp Trk → Camp Curlew

Moderate track

Camp Curlew

Maps for the Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew walk

Cross sectional view of the Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

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