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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 Henry Head Walk bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Henry Head Walk 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 |
4.2km |
| Time |
1 hr 30 mins |
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Grade 3/6
Track: Moderate |
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) |
*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 1.4km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 720m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 860m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 1.3km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 780m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 1.3km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 800m requires some bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 2.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 1.2km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 850m 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.
(0 km)
Southern End of Cann Park
to
Eastern end of Congwong Beach
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 232 m |
Time = 4 mins |
| Climb = 2 m |
Descent = -8 m |
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From the southern end of Cann Park[1], this walk follows the concrete track down a series of stairs[2], passing the 'Congwong Beach Walk' sign[3] on your right. This walk continues gently downhill on a sandy track for about 40m, to find the western end of Congwong Beach[4]. Then this walk follows the beach, with the water to your right, for about 140m until coming to a three-way intersection, with the 'Henry Head/Little Congwong Beach' sign[5].
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(0.23 km)
Eastern end of Congwong Beach
to
Little Congwong Beach
Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 308 m |
Time = 6 mins |
| Climb = 13 m |
Descent = -11 m |
Turn right: From the eastern end of Congwong Beach[6], this walk follows a mostly level concrete track, passing a 'Little Congwong Beach Track' sign[7] (on the left) and keeping the water on the right for about 230m (with coastal views on the right[8]). Then this walk follows a sandy track moderately steeply downhill[9], with occasional timber steps[10] for about 90m, until coming to the western end of Little Congwong Beach[11].
(Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn right to continue along this walk.)
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Little Congwong Beach
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Alt = 7 m |
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Little Congwong Beach, located at La Perouse, is a sheltered sandy beach[12] that has been described as one of the most beautiful beach oases in Sydney. Little Congwong beach has also been used for over 40 years as an unofficial and secluded nude beach[13]. If you see any offensive behaviour please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or the Maroubra Police on 02 9349 9299. This beach is very popular on summer weekends and has limited shade in the afternoon[14]. More info
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(0.23 km)
Eastern end of Congwong Beach
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Int of Henry Head Track and Congwong Beach Servicetrail
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 205 m |
Time = 4 mins |
| Climb = 10 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection[15], this walk follows the 'Henry Head Scenic Walk' sign[16] and wide track gently uphill and away from the beach through coastal bush. The walk continues to follow the timber and concrete track [17] moderately steeply uphill[18] for about 160m, until coming to a three-way intersection[19] with a track on the right.
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Int of Henry Head Track and Congwong Beach Servicetrail
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Int of Henry Head Track & Henry Head Lane Track
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 256 m |
Time = 6 mins |
| Climb = 18 m |
Descent = -3 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection[20], this walk follows the track slightly uphill, over a dry culverted creek and onto rock slabs[21]. The track continues up a gentle hill through coastal forest[22] for about 130m until coming to a three-way intersection[23] (with a track on the left).
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(0.69 km)
Int of Henry Head Track and Henry Head Lane Track
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Int of Henry Head Track AND Depot Trail
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 235 m |
Time = 4 mins |
| Climb = 6 m |
Descent = -2 m |
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Veer right: From the intersection[24], this walk follows the 'Henry Head' sign east along a wide track, gently uphill through wooded forest[25]. This walk continues to follow the track for about 170m, until coming to a three-way intersection[26], with a narrow management trail and large green shed[27] (on the left).
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(0.93 km)
Int of Henry Head Track AND Depot Trail
to
Int of Henry Head and Browns Rock Tracks
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 399 m |
Time = 8 mins |
| Climb = 17 m |
Descent = -7 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection[28], this walk follows the track gently downhill[29] for about 20m to come to a shallow, dry water course[30]. Then this walk continues to follow the track gently uphill through moist forest[31] for about 120m, coming to a metal ring fence[32] (on the right). The walk follows the track moderately steeply uphill[33] with occasional timber steps for about 260m, until coming to a four-way intersection[34]. This intersection has a track to the left[35], a 'Henry Head' signed[36] track tending right and a 'Browns Rock' signed[37] track to the right.
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Int of Henry Head and Browns Rock Tracks
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Browns Rock
Optional sidetrip: Track: Hard - bushtrack |
Length = 307 m |
Time = 7 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -38 m |
Turn sharp right: From the intersection[38], this walk follows the track gently downhill, following the 'Browns Rock 280m' sign[39]. About 110m down the track, the walk continues down a moderately steep hill with timber steps[40] for a further 180m, until coming to a square concrete platform[41] on the water and Browns Rock.
(Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn sharp right to continue along this walk.)
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Browns Rock
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Browns Rock is a popular fishing spot at La Perouse, with an unfenced shelf of rock and concrete from which to cast fishing rods[42][43]. Unfortunately, this area suffers from littering[44] - Please help by carrying out your own rubbish and a few extra bits where safe (the rangers do a great job, but it is hard to keep up). More info
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(1.33 km)
Int of Henry Head and Browns Rock Tracks
to
Int of Henry Head Track & Golf Course Management Trail
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 223 m |
Time = 4 mins |
| Climb = 7 m |
Descent = -2 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection[45], this walk follows the wide sandy track gently uphill, past the 'Henry Head 700m' sign[46] (on the left). After about 70m, the walk passes views of Bare Island[47] on the right, then continues to follow the track moderately steeply uphill through low coastal forest for about 140m, until coming to a T-intersection[48] with a management trail.
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(1.55 km)
Int of Henry Head Track and Golf Course Management Trail
to
Int of Henry Head Track and Henry Head Trail
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 308 m |
Time = 5 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -8 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection[49], this walk follows the wide level track south, passing the bench seat (on the right). Then this walk continues to follow the track through dense coastal bush for about 70m, until finding a World War One fort[50] (on the right). This walk continues to follow a sandy, moderately steep downhill track for about 130m, where there are views of Bare Island[51] on the right. This walk then continues to follow the track through dense forest[52] for about 100m, until passing between timber posts[53] and coming to a T-intersection, with a management trail.
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(1.86 km)
Int of Henry Head Track and Henry Head Trail
to
Henry Head
Walk: Easy - servicetrail |
Length = 227 m |
Time = 5 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -23 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection[54], this walk follows the wide management trail gently downhill[55] for about 220m (ignoring side tracks[56]), until coming to two timber seats[57], a white round tower[58] and Henry Head.
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Henry Head
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The Henry Head Battery is located on the northern side of the entrance to Botany Bay at Henry Head. The battery was constructed on an unfenced headland between 1892 and 1895 and operated until 1910 when it was closed down. The battery and observation posts was re-utilised during World War Two to defend against approaches to Botany Bay. The battery consisted of two disappearing guns, ammunition storage and observation posts. The underground bunker and tunnel complex consisted of vaulted ammunition storage rooms with double walls and ceilings. The doubling-up of walls and ceilings was a preventative measure meant to stop the walls from collapsing in the event of a direct hit[59]. The battery is currently not in use. The white tower on the battery is the Endeavour Tower, not a lighthouse as such, but a red marker light nonetheless[60]. 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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Address |
Phone |
Distance (straight line) |
| Kingsford Camping & Disposals | 309 Anzac Pde, Kingsford | (02) 9663 3535 | 7.4 km | Outdoor Equipment | 60 Spring St , Bondi Junction | (02) 9389 8122 | 10.8 km | Caravan Accessories Pty Ltd | 33 Rocky Point Rd , Kogarah | (02) 9588 3400 | 9.2 km | Carlton Canvas Co | 337 Princes Hwy, Carlton | (02) 9587 0208 | 10.2 km | Brandt Bros Est 1878 | 141 Devonshire St , Surry Hills | (02) 9318 2666 | 11.5 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Henry Head Walk.
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 :)