Coast, History and Lookouts! Little Manly, Sydney’s Q Station and North Head.

Most of us have done the Taronga Zoo to Manly Walk or some version of it, right? How about a walk just as good, but different?
We will meet at Circular Quay Wharf 3 in time to catch the 9.10am ferry. If you prefer to go straight to Manly, please be outside Max Brenner at Manly Wharf no later than 9.30am (ferry arrives at 9.32am). Please be on time as I have a reputation for not waiting for those that arrive late.
From here we will walk along the coast to Little Manly Cove and then make our way to North Head in the Sydney Harbour National Park.
Part of this walk is along a 6-foot stone wall built to segregate the military area (no longer under military control) from the rest of the peninsula.
Then we will make our way to Sydney’s Q Station where people were quarantined. We will visit the Third Class Precinct, Hospital Precinct and Wharf Precinct where we will have a break and visit the small museum (there is a beach here for those that want to take a dip).
We will then climb 250 steps to reach the Former First Class Precinct and wonder around before heading out.
Although there are no guarantees, there is very little chance of being infected by anything serious (so they told me).
From here, we will head to the North Fort Precinct along the Sanctuary Loop, a walking track that points out all the wildflowers along the way, and we will do the Fairfax Walk where we will spend time at the Burragula and Yiningma Lookouts, with glorious views of South Head and the city skyline. We will have lunch here.
After lunch, we will complete the Sanctuary Loop, visit the Barracks Precinct and make our way back to Manly via Shelly Beach.
As is customary with my walks where possible, there will be the opportunity for a gelato at The Corso (Anita Gelato is my recommendation, but there is also Messina’s and Gelatisimo’s, as well as ice-cream at Ben & Jerry’s and Copenhagen, and a number of frozen yogurt shops).
We will aim to finish at around 3pm.
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DISTANCE: About 17 km.
GRADE: Medium, a few hills but nothing too strenous.
NOTE: Plenty of get-out points, just let the Host know if you leave the walk.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
· Be Prepared: Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water (refill points available), and dress for the weather.
· Follow Instructions: Please follow the instructions of the Host at all times and keep the Host within sight
· RSVP Responsibly and Be Ontime at the Designated Meeting Point: Update your RSVP if you can’t make it.
GRATUITY: $10 applies to this event which can be paid in cash on the day or PayID is 0439 344987 Cristian Sylvestre.
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