On this walk, you will circumnavigate Green Point (also known as Laings Point), on Sydney Harbour's South Head. The point is surrounded in history and great harbour views. Starting from the end of Pacific St, you will head through some open parkland and a short side trip leads to Camp Cove, the first landing place for Europeans in Australia. The walk then continues around the grassy headland to visit the eastern anchor point of Sydney's anti-submarine net. A short and enjoyable walk.
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There are closures in Sydney Harbour National Park Today's Fire rating LOW MODERATE (No fire ban)
Cross sectional view of the Green (Laings) Point Loop bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Green (Laings) Point Loop bushwalking track
Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
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Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length
240m
Time
15 mins
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Grade 2/6
Walk: Easy
AS 2156.1
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Signs
Clearly signposted (1/6)
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)
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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, 240m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 210m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 30m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 240m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 240m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 240m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 240m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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End of Pacific St
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Green (Laings) Point Park Walk: Easy - footpath
Length = 30 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -3 m
From the end of Pacific St, this walk heads past the large 'Sydney Harbour National Park - Green Point' sign[1] and follows the concrete footpath down the steps to find a monument commemorating the landing of Governor Phillip in 1788[2] in front of the toilet block.
Green Point Park
Alt = 6 m
Also know as Laings Point, Green Point is a headland on the inside of South Head. The park (at the end of Pacific St) is inside the National Park[3] and is on sloped ground[4]. There is a toilet[5][6], great water views[7], an open grassy area, bench seats[8] and a monument[9]. The monument reminds visitors that Cove Beach (just below) was the first landing place for Governor Philip in 1788[10]. The park is a pleasant place to rest and is sometimes hired for weddings[11]. A cottage[12] at the top can also be hired from NPWS to make a weekend of your adventures[13].
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Green (Laings) Point Park
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Southern End of Camp Cove Beach Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - footpath
Length = 52 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -5 m
Turn right: From the monument commemorating the landing of Governor Phillip in 1788[14], in the middle of Green Point Park, this walk heads down the concrete path and steps[15], heading directly away from the brick toilet block. The path soon heads down a timber staircase[16] to find the southern end of Camp Cove Beach[17]. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then veer right to continue along this walk.)
Camp Cove
Alt = 5 m
Camp Cove is home to a lovely, yellow sand, north-east facing beach. The cove is on the protected side of South Head and is a popular spot for swimming and relaxing on the beach. At the northern end of the beach is a kiosk[18], toilet block[19] and an entrance to Sydney Harbour National Park[20].
The cove was an important location to the Cadigal (Gadigal) people who gathered fresh water, shellfish, launched their canoes and buried some of their people nearby[21].
This cove is also believed to be the first landing place for Europeans in 1788. The name Camp Cove was given during that landing and appears on the earliest maps of Sydney Harbour[22][23].
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Green (Laings) Point Park
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Green (Laings) Point Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 87 m
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -5 m
Veer left: From the monument commemorating the landing of Governor Phillip in 1788[24], in the middle of the park, this walk heads downhill diagonally across the grassy area, keeping the water ahead and to your right[25]. The walk then follows the steps down between the gap in the bushes[26] and across the grass to find a tall sandstone monument[27] and an information sign about the 'World War II Anti-Torpedo Boom'[28] at Green (Laings) Point, beside the water[29].
Green (Laings) Point
Alt = 3 m
Green (Laings) Point is an open grassland reserve with extensive harbour views. Then western tip of the point is still home to many relics, reminding visitors that this area played a significant role in the 1480m anti-submarine net that spanned the harbour entrance, built in 1942. The other end of the net attached to Georges Head[30]. Midway through construction, in May 1942, was when the three Japanese midget submarines entered and attacked vessels in the harbour [31]. From this headland, there are still some preserved parts of the net's construction, including the winch house foundations[32], the anti-motor torpedo boat defensive battery entrance[33] and another battery[34]. There is also a information sign with more details about the history of the area[35]. More info
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Green (Laings) Point
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End of Pacific St Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 126 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 9 m
Descent = -1 m
Continue straight: From the 'World War II Anti-Torpedo Boom'[36] information sign, this walk heads along the grass away from the tall sandstone monument[37], keeping the water on your right. The walk follows the worn path between the bushes[38] then between the two bunkers[39][40], and then across the next grassy clearing towards the house[41]. Near the house, the walk turns left and heads up the hill then steps[42] to find the end of Pacific St[43][44].
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 9 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.
Sydney Harbour National ParkLink 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 feesCampingFacilities 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:
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.