Watsons Bay Wharf +

	Watsons Bay Wharf shop +

	Roberson Park +

	The Gap Steps +

	Bus stop at base of Gap Steps +

	The Gap viewing area +

	The Gap +

	Sea Cliff at The Gap +

	Foot path beside the Gap +

	Track intersection +

	The Gap Bluff centre +

	Path beside The Gap +

	Steps leading up the The Gap Bluff +

	Wildflower in Bloom +

	Looking up to The Gap Bluff +

	Banksia +

	Just below the Gap Bluff +

	Looking across the Gap +

	Steps just below the Bluff +

	City view from the Gap Bluff +

	Looking to North Head from the Gap Bluff +

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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Catch the ferry to Watsons Bay
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Catch the bus to Watsons Bay Wharf
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Drive to Watsons Bay Wharf
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Watsons Bay	Alt = 2 m
Watsons Bay is a popular spot to enjoy the harbour, Robertson Park and some fish and chips. Doyles offers a formal dining restaurant[1] and the more relaxed fish and chip shop[2] on the ferry wharf[3]. Robertson Park is a large open grassy park with some natural shade[4], a rotunda[5], toilets[6][7], children's play equipment[8], garbage bins[9] and picnic tables[10]. More info

(0 km) Watsons Bay Wharf to The bottom of the Gap steps Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 233 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 17 m	Descent = 0 m
From Watsons Bay Wharf[11], this walk heads diagonally across the turning circle at the end of Military Rd[12] and into 'Robertson Park'[13]. The walk follows the path diagonally across the open park and tends a little left (straight ahead) at the four-way intersection beside the rotunda[14]. Here the walk goes up the ramp[15] and crosses Military Rd using the crossing[16], coming to the base of the steps (that lead to The Gap)[17].

(0.23 km) The bottom of the Gap steps to The Gap Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 18 m	Time =
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -2 m
Continue straight: From the bottom of the Gap steps[18], this walk heads up the steps (or ramp[19]). About halfway up the steps, there is an emergency phone for contacting the police or Lifeline[20], then at the top there is a fenced section of footpath (lookout) and ocean views from The Gap[21].

The Gap	Alt = 20 m
The Gap is one of Sydney's most famous ocean cliff lookouts. The view from the track beside the stretch of cliff is simply stunning[22]. The tall cliffs are enhanced by the rock platform and the pounding ocean far below[23]. Sadly, this site is not only known for the natural wonder, but also for the many deaths that occur here each year[24][25]. Security cameras[26] and an emergency phone[27] have been installed, to help assist people considering suicide. On the unlikely event that you see someone in distress, please call the police on 000 and lifeline on 131 114, or use the nearby emergency phone. More info

(0.25 km) The Gap to The Gap Bluff Centre Int Walk: Easy - footpath	Length = 100 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 13 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn left: From The Gap[28], this walk heads up the hill along the path, keeping the fence and water views to your right. The path leads past the 'Sydney Harbour National Park - Gap Bluff' sign[29] and more great views of The Gap. The path comes to a three-way intersection in a small clearing, marked with a few signs including 'The Gap timeline'[30].

(0.35 km) The Gap Bluff Centre Int to The Gap Bluff Centre (Officers Mess) Optional sidetrip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 93 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 3 m	Descent = -8 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads towards the large white building along the narrow, flat path[31], away from the ocean views. The path soon leads to a car park[32], where the walk turns left[33], around to the front of The Gap Bluff Centre (Officers' Mess) building[34]. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn left to continue along this walk.)

The Gap Bluff Centre (Officers Mess)	Alt = 30 m
The Gap Bluff Centre, once know as the Officers' Mess, is a large white building just north-east of The Gap on South Head. This building was once part of the South Head School of Artillery. Now part of Sydney Harbour National Park, this building is hired out for functions and conferences. Built in 1936[35], the curved building has since been extended. The building is surrounded by a car parking area and an exotic garden.

(0.35 km) The Gap Bluff Centre Int to The Gap Bluff Lookout Track: Hard - footpath	Length = 92 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = -1 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the path then steps[36], following the fence and keeping the water views to your right. The path leads past several information signs on local plant life[37][38][39][40] and some lovely wildflowers[41]. The walk continues up the many steps[42] to a rocky clearing[43] near the top. Here the walk tends left and takes the steps through the cleft in the rock to find another rocky clearing and lookout with great panoramic views at the top of Gap Bluff[44].

The Gap Bluff Lookout	Alt = 40 m
The Gap Bluff Lookout sits high on the rocky hill overlooking the South Pacific Ocean. On the left is a view to North Head[45] and to your right, looking south down the coast, there are great views over The Gap[46]. There are also distant views over the harbour to the city[47]. This site is significant to the traditional owners, the Birrabirragal people, who once occupied the area - although not at this site, there are some rock engraving still remaining[48]. This is a great place to visit and well worth climbing the steps for the view.

(0.44 km) The Gap Bluff Lookout to Gun Emplacement Lookout Optional sidetrip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 152 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = -16 m
Turn left: From the Gap Bluff Lookout, this walk follows the footpath away from the gap[49] and into the heath[50], keeping the ocean to your right. This path soon leads to a three-way intersection (at an old car park undergoing regeneration[51][52]) marked with a 'Banksia integrifolia - coast banksia' information sign[53]. Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill along the sealed footpath, away from the face of the 'Banksia integrifolia - coast banksia' information sign[54]. Soon the path passes a lookout on your right[55] and comes to a old gun emplacement marked with a 'The gunnery range' sign[56] and a short track to a fenced lookout with another sign[57].

Gun Emplacement Lookout	Alt = 37 m
Once home to several gun emplacements, this is now a peaceful, fenced lookout[58]. There are information signs[59][60] explaining some history, and also some remaining sections of the fortifications[61][62] to explore.

Catch the ferry from Watsons Bay
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Catch the bus from Watsons Bay Wharf
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Drive from Watsons Bay Wharf
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Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Outdoor Equipment	60 Spring St , Bondi Junction	(02) 9389 8122	6.3 km
Kellys Camping & Outdoors	826 Pittwater Rd , Dee Why	(02) 9972 0061	9.7 km
Inski	46 York St , Sydney	(02) 9233 3200	7.6 km
Mitchells Adventure	81 York St , Sydney	(02) 9299 6321	7.6 km
Venus Repair Workshop	Suite 36a 104 Bathurst St , Sydney	(02) 9267 0706	7.7 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Gap Bluff Lookout.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Gap Bluff Lookout Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	21 km (to the NW)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	22 km (to the SW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	29 km (to the NNW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	35 km (to the W)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	45 km (to the N)

Fire Danger
This 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.

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Sydney Harbour National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
One of Sydney's most diverse parks, Sydney Harbour National Park is formed from 11 pockets of harbour islands and shoreline. Highlights include coastal walks and swimming, breath-taking viewpoints, tours of colonial buildings and Aboriginal cave art.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Sydney Harbour National Park
Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM
Closed areas: Park closure sunset to sunrise for pest management
Pest management activities are taking place between sunset and sunrise at the following selected sites within Sydney Harbour National Park. Please abide by all park signage. Closed areas are:​

• Middle Head
• North Head
• Quarantine Station

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Bobbin Head Information Centre (02) 9472 8949 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Shark Island upcoming closures
Shark Island in Sydney Harbour will be closed to public access due to essential wharf repairs on the following dates:
16 to 17 September 2015
24 to 27 September 2015.

Other incidents: Sydney Harbour National Park accommodation
Constables, Green Point and Steele Point Cottages are no longer available for accomodation bookings. New options are being considered for the conservation, management and use of these buildings.

Closed areas: Collins Flat Beach unavailable for venue hire
Collins Flat Beach is currently unavailable for venue hire due to the impact of high visitation on the critical habitat found at this location. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Mosman office on (02) 9960 6266 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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