There are closures in Sydney Harbour National Park Today's Fire rating LOW MODERATE (No fire ban)
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Middle arbour Yatcht Club +
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Track east of Ellery's Punt Reserve +
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Boardwalk into Fishers Bay +
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Footbridge at the end of the beach +
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View from eastern headland of Fishers Bay +
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Cross sectional view of the Spit Bridge to Fisher Bay bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Spit Bridge to Fisher Bay 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 |
3.6km |
| Time |
1 hr 30 mins |
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Grade 4/6
Track: Hard |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Very steep (4/6) |
| Quality of track |
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Signs |
Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| 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) |
*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
2.2km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 1km has short steep hills. Whilst another 190m is very steep and the remaining 150m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 3.3km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 250m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 3.5km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 65m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 3.6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 3.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 3.6km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Int. Middle Harbour Yacht Club car park and Spit Rd
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Spit Bridge South
Walk: Easy - footpath |
Length = 284 m |
Time = 5 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = -4 m |
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From the intersection, this walk heads along Spit Rd towards the bridge, keeping the shops on your right. The walk heads along the road to where it splits, to go over the bridge, opposite 'Sydney Harbour Kayaks'.
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Sydney Harbour Kayaks
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Alt = 2 m |
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Sydney Harbour Kayaks, at the southern end of the Spit Bridge, provide sales and rentals of kayaks. One hour in a single plastic kayak costs $20, and a double $40. The enterprise also provides tours of the harbour, catering for individuals through to large groups. For further information and bookings, contact: info@sydneyharbourkayaks.com.au or (02) 99604389 More info
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(0.28 km)
Spit Bridge South
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Int. Spit Rd and Ellery's Punt Reserve Road
Walk: Easy - footpath |
Length = 351 m |
Time = 6 mins |
| Climb = 11 m |
Descent = -2 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads over the Spit Bridge, with the road to the left of the footpath. The walk crosses the bridge to where it meets the road down to Ellery's Punt Reserve, first on the right.
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Spit Bridge
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Alt = 0 m |
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The Spit Bridge was originally built in 1924 to replace the punt service. The current Spit Bridge was built during the 1950's. The bridge is a bascule bridge, as it's middle section can be raised to allow tall ships through. This ability of the bridge does, however, stop traffic on a major arterial road, which has caused the bridge to be the centre of some controversy. The Spit Bridge carries the Spit Rd and the Manly Scenic Walkway.
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(0.64 km)
Int. Spit Rd and Ellery's Punt Reserve Road
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Int. Ellery's Punt Reserve Rd and Manly Scenic Walkway
Walk: Easy - footpath,road |
Length = 104 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 2 m |
Descent = -7 m |
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill away from the main road for approximately 20m to the intersection below the bridge, on the left.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill towards the water. The walk soon comes to Ellery's Punt Reserve car park on the right. This walk continues past this, down the footpath to the signposted intersection.
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Ellery's Punt Reserve
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Alt = 6 m |
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Ellery's Punt Reserve is a very nice grassed area on the north eastern side of the Spit Bridge. The reserve has road access and parking, and seems to be a popular spot for fishing from the bank. There is also seating and shaded areas.
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(0.74 km)
Int. Ellery's Punt Reserve Rd and Manly Scenic Walkway
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Int. Peronne Ave and Graham St
Track: Hard - bushtrack,road,footpath |
Length = 1.22 km |
Time = 30 mins |
| Climb = 90 m |
Descent = -54 m |
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads along the footpath, keeping the water on the right of the track as it passes a few information signs. The track soon becomes dirt as it winds around the cove into Fisher Bay. The walk heads down a series of steps and passes over some boardwalk bridges in Fisher Bay, to then climb up the hill on the other side, with a few more steps and staircases along the way. From here, the walk winds around the side of the hill up a few stairs, out to the point (between Fisher and Sandy Bays) where the track becomes a metal grate for a short time. From the point, there are great views over Middle Harbour and across to the Spit Bridge. The track then continues around the cove and into Sandy Bay, where the walk heads down some stairs and then down a wooden ramp to come to the end of Sandy Bay Rd.
Continue straight: From the end of Sandy Bay Rd, this walk heads along the road, keeping the water to the right, coming to the signposted intersection with Fairbairn Ave.
Turn left : From the intersection, the walk heads up Fairbairn Ave, away from the water. The path comes to the left of No. 3 and passes a garage to head up some stairs. The walk takes numerous stairs up the hill for approximately 100m to Peronne Ave.
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(1.96 km)
Int. Peronne Ave and Graham St
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Int. Middle Harbour Yacht Club car park and Spit Rd
Track: Moderate - footpath,bushtrack,footpath,footpath,footpath |
Length = 1.61 km |
Time = 33 mins |
| Climb = 42 m |
Descent = -80 m |
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads west along Peronne Ave to come to an intersection with Linkmead Ave (on the left). The track tends right, essentially following the road as it becomes Heaton Ave. The walk continues along to the end of the road, turning left onto Manly Road. Approximately 240m down the hill, the walk then turns left into Avona Cr, and continues down the road to an intersection with stone cut steps on the left.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the sandstone steps, away from the road. The track winds left across a bridge, and soon comes out onto Ellery's Punt Reserve Rd.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the road away from the water views to meet the footpath next to Spit Rd.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill and across the Spit Bridge, with the road to your right. The walk continues down to the split in the road opposite 'Sydney Harbour Kayaks'.
Continue straight: From the intersection opposite 'Sydney Harbour Kayaks', this walk heads down along Spit Rd, on the right, to turn left before the hill into Middle Harbour Yacht Club's car park.
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Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk
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To the start of the walk
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Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
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Distance (straight line) |
| Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs | 165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood | (02) 9884 9199 | 5.1 km | Mountain Designs | Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood | (02) 9415 4566 | 5.8 km | Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor | 77 Archer St , Chatswood | (02) 9412 4777 | 5.8 km | Mountain Equipment | 72 Archer St , Chatswood | (02) 9419 6955 | 5.8 km | Outdoor Equipment | 60 Spring St , Bondi Junction | (02) 9389 8122 | 9.5 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Spit Bridge to Fisher Bay.
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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Hiking near Sydney 
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not too much longer now :)