Sydney, Australia

Milsons Point to Clontarf Reserve

Leg 3 of the Bondi to Manly route

Distance
22.89 km
Elevation
398 m
Time
2h 30 – 3h 10
Difficulty
Hard
Type
Point to point

The longest leg. Kirribilli to Cremorne Point, around the Mosman bays to Georges Head and Middle Head, down to Balmoral, then over the Spit Bridge and along the foreshore to Clontarf Reserve.

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The experience

Why you'll love this run

  • Cremorne Point, Middle Head and Balmoral in one run
  • Bush tracks high above the harbour entrance
  • A swim at Balmoral or Clontarf to finish
  • Leg 3 of the Bondi to Manly route

At a glance

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StartFinishWaterToiletsTransportCafeBeachLookoutLandmark Photo stop

Route timeline

Kilometre by kilometre

  1. 0 km

    Kirribilli

    East along the foreshore streets.

  2. 3 km

    Cremorne Point

    Around the point on the foreshore walk.

  3. 9 km

    Mosman

    Up and over between the bays — the steepest kilometres.

  4. 12 km

    Georges Head and Middle Head

    Bush tracks with harbour views.

  5. 15 km

    Balmoral

    Flat esplanade beside the beach.

  6. 18 km

    Spit Bridge

    Cross on the footway and drop to the foreshore.

  7. 22.9 km

    Clontarf Reserve

    Finish beside the water.

Route highlights

The parts you'll remember

3 km

Cremorne Point

A flat foreshore walk right on the water with the city skyline behind you.

-33.8468, 151.2301

12 km

Georges Head and Middle Head

Bush tracks and gun emplacements above the harbour entrance.

-33.8278, 151.2647

15 km

Balmoral Beach

Flat esplanade, calm water and the last easy kilometre before the Spit.

-33.8232, 151.2517

Photo stops

Where to stop and shoot

Cremorne Point foreshore

Harbour on three sides with the bridge and city framed behind.

Best time
Early morning
Photography tip
Use the path edge as a leading line towards the skyline.
GPS
-33.8468, 151.2301

Middle Head

The harbour entrance from the headland, with North Head opposite.

Best time
Mid morning
Photography tip
Include a runner on the track for scale against the headland.
GPS
-33.8278, 151.2647

Local knowledge

Before you go

Best time to run
Morning — the headland tracks have little shade by midday.
Sunrise
6:00am summer / 6:50am winter.
Sunset
Good light across the water at Balmoral and Clontarf.
Parking
Parking at Clontarf Reserve and Balmoral; both fill on weekends.
Public transport
Train to Milsons Point at the start, buses on Spit Road at the finish.
Water
Cremorne Point, Balmoral and Clontarf Reserve.
Toilets
Cremorne Point, Balmoral and Clontarf Reserve.

Safety

Steps, roots and loose sandstone on the headland tracks — take them carefully when wet.

Getting there

  • • Buses on Spit Road

1 water point · 1 toilet stop on route

Make a morning of it

Balmoral at 15 km is a good regroup point with coffee, water and a swim.

  • coffeeBalmoral Esplanade — Cafes, kiosks and a swim at the 15 kilometre mark.
  • swimClontarf Reserve — Netted swimming beach and toilets at the finish.

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