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Actinotus helianthi (Flannel Flower) +
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view of an off shore platform +
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hanging swamps that line that track +
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small sand dunes throughout the walk +
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a closer look at the platform +
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path up to the cape bailey lighthouse +
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half way up to the lighthouse +
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Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.) Cross sectional view of the Cape Baily track bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cape Baily track bushwalking track  Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
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Length |
7km |
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2 hrs 30 mins |
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Grade 3/6
Track: Moderate |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Short steep hills (3/6) |
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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) |
*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk. Gradient
Around 2km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 1.6km has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 2.6km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 1.1km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 3.7km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 2.5km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.2km requires some bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 3.7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 3.3km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 420m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.
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End of Polo Street
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Int of Cape Bailey track and water tank service trail
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 399 m |
Time = 8 mins |
| Climb = 19 m |
Descent = -2 m |
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From the end of the Polo St, this walk heads around the metal National Parks gate and south-east along the service trail, with some power lines on the right-hand side. As the track heads further south-east, the track steadily climbs up to the top of a gentle hill and continues along until it comes to the intersection of the Cape Bailey walk and the radar service trail.
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Int of Cape Bailey track and water tank service trail
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Tabbigai Gap Track Int
Track: Moderate - servicetrail,bushtrack,bushtrack,bushtrack |
Length = 1.7 km |
Time = 28 mins |
| Climb = 16 m |
Descent = -26 m |
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the service trail heading east (with the water tank on the right) for a very short distance until it comes to the intersection with a link bush track on the left.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk initially heads east, then turns right along the wide bush track, keeping the water tank and the radar on the right as it winds through the heath forest, coming to a four-way intersection with a wide management trail.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads south (with the water tank directly behind) along the sandy bush track, and then along the rock-shelf until coming to an intersection marked by several arrows.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads south (keeping the ocean to the left, about 150m away) along the rock and the sandy track, through the low dense scrub. Along this part of the track, there are several sections where wind and water erosion has developed small holes along the rock shelf that give it a very interesting look. After some time, this walk passes a small bush track on the left (which heads out to the coast), and shortly after this, comes to an intersection with a service trail at Tabbigai Gap.
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Tabbigai Gap Track Int
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Sand dune int
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 546 m |
Time = 9 mins |
| Climb = 8 m |
Descent = -6 m |
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Veer left: From the Tabbigai Gap, this walk follows the clear, sandy track east (with the Tabbigai Gap on the left) up a short hill until it turns right at the small clearing. The track stays away from the ocean and soon comes to a large sand dune clearing. From the other end of the clearing, the walk follows the track south (ocean on the left) through the thick scrub, winding along until it rises up a hill to a long sand dune clearing. From the far end of this clearing, the walk follows the overgrown track through the thick scrub, until it widens out a little and continues south for a short distance, to the intersection in the pit of a sand dune, with a large hanging swamp on the right.
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Hanging Swamps
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Alt = 29 m |
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There are a number of hanging swamps that can be found along the Cape Baily walk. They are home to a number of different plants and animals like reeds and frogs. Hanging swamps are formed on high ground when rainfall seeps out of surrounding hills and accumulates in a slight depression, over time forming a swamp. Interestingly, they are sometimes difficult to see from far away as the thick build up of reeds and other plant life often cover the water.
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Sand dune int
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Int of Cape Baily lighthouse track
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 953 m |
Time = 18 mins |
| Climb = 28 m |
Descent = -22 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the narrow bush track that heads west to the top of the dunes. (From the top of the dune there are some great views of the hanging swamp straight ahead). The track then turns left and drops off the top of the sand dune, keeping the swamp on the right. The track then climbs a sandy hill to some more views before turning left and heading along a sandy track, through several more large sand dunes. After these dunes, the track starts to flatten out and widen, to head along to an intersection with a bush track (which heads to the lighthouse).
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Int of Cape Baily Lighthouse track
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Cape Baily Lighthouse
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 83 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 8 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sandy bush track, heading up and away from the ocean. The track is relatively defined for most of the way, however in the last 20m the track becomes quite overgrown and a little less defined (the lighthouse is always visible). Once at the lighthouse, there are good views inland, however the views to the east are largely blocked by the high scrub.
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Cape Baily Lighthouse
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Established in 1950, the lighthouse was required so north-bound shipping could hug the coast and avoid the strong southerly currents further out to sea. This lighthouse can be found a stone's-throw from the Cape Baily coastal walk, about 1.5 kilometres north from the Joseph Banks Drive car park. More info
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Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk
Public Transport links currently not working, sorry
Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
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Phone |
Distance (straight line) |
| Kingsford Camping & Disposals | 309 Anzac Pde, Kingsford | (02) 9663 3535 | 9.8 km | Boots Great Outdoors | 23 Koonya Cct, Caringbah | (02) 9542 8988 | 9.6 km | Caravan Accessories Pty Ltd | 33 Rocky Point Rd , Kogarah | (02) 9588 3400 | 9.1 km | Carlton Canvas Co | 337 Princes Hwy, Carlton | (02) 9587 0208 | 9.9 km | Brandt Bros Est 1878 | 141 Devonshire St , Surry Hills | (02) 9318 2666 | 13.8 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Cape Baily track.
Fire DangerThis walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place. (Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 8 years ago) Please Note: 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 and ClimateWeather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here | | °C (feels like °) | | km/h from the | | % humidity (as at ) |
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 Botany Bay National Park Link to official closures and fire bans pageRegion: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment. |
Hiking near Sydney 
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You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
There is free parking available.
not too much longer now :)