Sydney · Route card

Clontarf Reserve to Manly

Leg 4 of the Bondi to Manly route

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Terrain map of Clontarf Reserve to Manly showing the real GPX route, kilometre markers and photo stops — Coral: GPX route · numbered circles: kilometres · A–H: photo stops · S/F: start and finish

Distance

16.98 km

Elevation

263 m

Time

1h 50 – 2h 20

Type

Point to point · Hard

Course overview

The final leg. Foreshore trail from Clontarf through Balgowlah Heights to Fairlight and Manly Cove, out around Collins Beach and North Head, then back along the Manly beachfront to finish on South Steyne.

0 kmClontarf Reserve — East onto the Manly to Spit walk.
2 kmBalgowlah Heights — Trail, steps and small harbour beaches.
6 kmFairlight — Back onto the sealed foreshore path.
8 kmCollins Beach — Boardwalk and the climb up to the headland.
10 kmNorth Head — Around the scenic drive and the lookouts.
14 kmManly beachfront — Back down to the surf side.
17 kmSouth Steyne — Finish on the beachfront — ferries from Manly Wharf.

Photo stops on the map

ACollins Beach — Morning
BNorth Head — Morning

Local knowledge

Best time: Early morning; North Head is exposed once the sun is up.
Transport: Buses to Clontarf, ferry home from Manly Wharf.
Water: Clontarf Reserve, Manly Cove and the Manly beachfront.
Toilets: Clontarf Reserve, Manly Wharf and North Steyne.
Parking: Parking at Clontarf Reserve; Manly parking is metered.
Safety: Steps and roots on the foreshore trail; the headland is exposed in strong wind.

Local tip: Finish with a swim at Manly and take the ferry back to Circular Quay.