North Head Lookout. Sydney. NSW. Australia.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Punga and Paua
S 33° 49.405 E 151° 18.010
56H E 342691 N 6256123
North Head Lookout, perched on the clifftop at the entrance to Sydney Harbour, provides magnificent views across Sydney Harbour, back towards Manly Cove and south, towards South Head.
Waymark Code: WMGT1N
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 04/06/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 7

An awesome place to stand and enjoy the stunning scenery, a sensory experience at North Head lookout, this can be overwhelming as the often blustery southern winds rush up over the sheer cliff face with salt laden winds. You can look straight down into the churning deep blue waters of the Tasman Sea as it pounds the cliff base. Stunning views of the Sydney city skyline are visible from the Lookouts along the cliff top. Keep an eye out for whales on their annual migration along the coast of New South Wales.

From the carpark a loop track, a one kilometre-long paved pathway, leads to the lookout, and includes interesting information about local plants and animals. This pathway, the Fairfax Track, is a 1km paved pathway leading from the car park to the lookout. The track is generally gently sloped, with the gradient of three short stretches varying between 1:9 - 1:12. There is access to the main viewing areas, but steps go down to the northern lookout.

Parking Co-ords: S 33° 49.250 E 151° 17.990
Describe - Highway or Road number: Darley Road leads from Manly to North Head Scenic Drive.

Closest town or city: Manly, Sydney.

Number of parking spots available: 70

Name if a website describes this location.: [Web Link]

Winter View: yes

Summer View: yes

Year around access ?: yes

Comfort station on site: no

Is a photo of an "Information Sign"included?: Yes

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