Taronga Zoo to the Spit Walk
Schedule
Sun Sep 29 2024 at 09:00 am
Location
Circular Quay Wharf 4 | Sydney, NS
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Hello Wanderers! Get ready for our second event of the term with a coastal walk from Taronga Zoo wharf to the Spit Bridge and a swim at Balmoral Beach!Note: we’re not actually going into Taronga Zoo, just walking past it. But we may do a separate Taronga Zoo trip in the future, so stay tuned for that!
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??????????? ???????? ??? ?????: please bring shoes you are comfortable getting dirty or wet, as there may be puddles or mud along the way. Hiking boots or sports shoes are good choices.
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• Please meet at 9:00am at Circular Quay Wharf 4 (meet ??????? the Opal gates):
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• We will be taking the 9:32 F2 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 4 Taronga Zoo Wharf, arriving at 9:44am. If you miss this train subsequent ferries arrive every 20 minutes.
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• We're starting this walk at 10:00am from Taronga Zoo Wharf: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Taronga+Zoo+Wharf/@-33.8458137,151.2396702,2497m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b12ac2f5292b6db:0x1e6293f679e50862!8m2!3d-33.845886!4d151.239746!16s%2Fg%2F11btt4l5zs!5m1!1e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkxOC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
• The only other public transport available is bus 238 from Mosman and Balmoral Beach.
• If you intend to drive, do note that it takes around 20-30 minutes from the CBD. Also bear in mind that parking in the area is very limited.
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• We'll be ending our walk at Spit West Reserve, but you’ll have the option to drop out at Balmoral Beach if you’d like to spend more time there.
• From The Spit you can catch bus 173X or 172X to the CBD or the Northern Beaches. You can also catch bus 144 to Manly, St Leonards, and Chatswood. Getting back to Taronga Zoo Wharf from here is a bit tricky, requiring 3 different buses or 2 buses and a 10-minute walk. Feel free to ask one of the execs for advice on the day.
• From Balmoral Beach you can catch bus 114 to St Leonards and Spit Junction. Change at the latter stop for buses to the CBD or the Northern Beaches. You can also catch bus 238 to Mosman or back to Taronga Zoo Wharf.
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Alltrails Route:
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We'll begin our walk by meeting at Circular Quay and catching the ferry across Sydney Harbour to Taronga Zoo Wharf. From there we will walk to the Bradley's Head walking track where we will enjoy views of the harbour and Harbour Bridge. This track will take us by the Bradley's Head Amphitheatre and HMAS Sydney I memorial mast. Making our way along the other side of the head, we will enjoy glimpses of Taylor's Bay through the trees as we join the Taylor's Bay track to Chowder Beach. From here we will make our way to the George's Head Gunner's Barracks where we will be greeted with spectacular views of the entrance to Sydney Harbour and both North and South Head. From George's Head we will cut across Middle Head on the Headland Park walking track, enjoying the bush as we make our way to our swimming destination of Balmoral Beach.
At the beautiful Balmoral Beach, we'll spend some time eating lunch, enjoying the sun and for those interested, some swimming and beach games. The famed Wandersoc kayak will be making its triumphant return, so keep your eyes peeled!
After Balmoral, wanderers will have the option to head home or take on the slightly moderate section to the Spit Bridge. For those who stay, we will be passing by Edwards and Chinaman's Beach arriving at the Spit Reserve where our walk will come to an end.
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Where is it happening?
Circular Quay Wharf 4, 4 Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia,Sydney, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
