3.6 km
Deep Creek boardwalk
A long timber boardwalk over the wetlands at the western end — the quietest part of the loop.
-33.7135, 151.2704Sydney, Australia
Narrabeen Lagoon Trail
Flat, accessible and great for all abilities
- Distance
- 8.56 km
- Elevation
- 7 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
45–55 min Loop
A sealed and boardwalk circuit right around Narrabeen Lagoon. Almost no elevation, plenty of shade and lakeside scenery the whole way — the northern beaches' favourite easy run.
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The experience
Why you'll love this run
- A flat, continuous loop beside the lagoon
- Boardwalks, shade and water views throughout
- An approachable choice for every ability
- Finish with a short trip to Narrabeen Beach
At a glance
- crowds
- scenery
- adventure
- technicality
- accessibility
Route contributor
Who shared this run
Jamie
@jwtrichards“It's literally my backyard. Great for flat training sessions, or adding onto longer runs. It's spectacular at sunrise and sunset.”
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Kilometre by kilometre
0 km
Bilarong Reserve
Head anti-clockwise along the northern shore.
2.4 km
Jamieson Park
Water, grass and lagoon beach.
3.6 km
Deep Creek
Boardwalk through the wetlands.
6.2 km
Middle Creek
Southern shore, shaded and quiet.
8.4 km
Bilarong Reserve
Full circuit complete.
Route highlights
The parts you'll remember
2.4 km
Jamieson Park
Wide grass and a swimming beach on the lagoon's northern shore.
-33.7098, 151.2854Photo stops
Where to stop and shoot
Western boardwalk
Still water, reeds and reflections of the escarpment behind.
- Best time
- Golden hour before sunset
- Photography tip
- Get low so the boardwalk rail leads into the reflection.
- GPS
- -33.7135, 151.2704
Local knowledge
Before you go
- Best time to run
- Late afternoon — the western end lights up beautifully.
- Sunrise
- 6:00am summer / 6:50am winter.
- Sunset
- Best viewed from the northern shore looking west across the lagoon.
- Parking
- Free parking at Bilarong Reserve, Jamieson Park and Berry Reserve.
- Public transport
- B-Line to Narrabeen, then 700 m to the trail.
- Water
- Taps at Bilarong, Jamieson Park and Berry Reserve.
- Toilets
- Bilarong Reserve and Berry Reserve.
Safety
Shared with cyclists — keep left. Some sections are unlit after dark.
Getting there
- • B-Line bus, Narrabeen
1 water point · 2 toilet stops on route
Make a morning of it
Finish with a swim at Narrabeen Beach, five minutes east of Bilarong Reserve.
- coffeeBert's Cafe — Right on the lagoon at the Narrabeen end.
- swimNarrabeen Ocean Pool — Free tidal pool a short jog from the finish.
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