WHALE WATCHING TIME! 🐳😍🔭 North Head Trail, Manly

WHALE WATCHING TIME! 🐳😍🔭 - From may May to November, Sydney's coast is the perfect place to catch a glimpse of humpback whales, as 20,000 of them make moves along the coastline during the colder months.
Located near Manly, North Head offers accessible scenic views of Sydney Harbour from stunning lookouts and is also a top spot for whale watching.
Let’s take a hike up to the heath-covered clifftops at North Head for unending ocean views and a spectacular panorama of the harbour and Sydney skyline.
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU RSVP:
Fitness:

• Moderate- 9.8km loop with lots of stairs and uphill sections make this a good workout.
• We will take our time. We are as fast as our slowest walker 😊.

Transport:

• Central Station: 09:14 AM, Platform 21, Circle Line to Circular Quay.
• 09:30AM - Catch the Manly Ferry at Circular Quay from Wharf 3.

Meeting:

• 10.00am sharp at the metal sculpture outside entrance to Manly Wharf ⛴.

Route:

• 10.15am we will begin our walk to the North Head Track. It begins along Manly Beach before heading up to the coast land cliffs.
• There are many places to stop and enjoy the view along the trail as we head to our first stop on Blue Fish Trail. (Hopefully catch our first glimpse of whales.😊)
• From there we will continue past the Barracks towards the Burragula Lookout. Here we will break for lunch and do some more whale watching 😍🐋.
• We will head back towards the Barracks. There is a cafe here, so you may grab a coffee ☕. There also is an out- option here. There is a bus that will take you directly back to Manly.
• We will continue our walk down Manly Scenic Drive past Collins Beach and Little manly Point, heading back along the coast and suburbs back to Manly.

For those who would like to stay after, we can stop for a meal and a drink and share pics of the day 🐋😍😊🍕.
What to bring:

• Good shoes for walking, BYO lunch, water, binoculars and weather-appropriate clothing.
• There are limited bathrooms and water bubblers along the route, so bring enough water.

Support:

• $10 contribution is greatly appreciated! It helps cover my Meetup subscription and group running costs 😊.

Contact:

• I will be available for contact on 0405122682 if you have any questions.

IMPORTANT:

• RSVP Responsibly*:* Your RSVP is a commitment to attend. If your plans change, please update it at least 12-24 hours in advance. This helps the host plan accordingly and allows waitlisted members to join, as spots are often limited for safety and logistical reasons. Frequent last-minute cancellations or no-shows may affect your ability to join future events or result in removal from the group.

• Community Walk: This is a volunteer-led walk with a hiking enthusiast, just as yourselves. Please keep the host within sight throughout the walk. You're welcome to leave at any time if needed, but please let the host know.

• Safety First: Your safety is your responsibility. By attending, you agree to follow all instructions, current rules, and public health orders in our guidelines accessible at:

https://www.meetup.com/womens-hiking-adventures/