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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 Little Congwong Beach Walk bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Little Congwong Beach 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 |
1.1km |
Time |
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
This whole walk, 540m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 540m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
This whole walk, 540m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 310m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 230m requires some bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 540m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 540m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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
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Eastern end of Congwong Beach
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 232 m |
Time = 4 mins |
Climb = 2 m |
Descent = -8 m |
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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Eastern end of Congwong Beach
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Little Congwong Beach
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].
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Little Congwong Beach
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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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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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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 Little Congwong Beach 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 7 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. |