Bradleys Head Trail

The Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay Trail is a 3.1-kilometer loop trail located in the Bradleys Head precinct of Sydney Harbour National Park.

It offers stunning views of Sydney Harbour, including famous landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The trail is suitable for walking, running, or hiking and takes about 45 minutes to complete.

There are several ways to access the trail. By car, you can take Military Road onto Bradleys Head Road from Mosman. The walk starts at Taronga Zoo Wharf, and paid parking is available at the Chowder Bay Road carpark or Clifton Gardens carpark. By public transport, you can take the ferry from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo Wharf or the 244 bus from Chowder Bay to Wynyard in the city.

The Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay Trail is a scenic and easy trail suitable for all ages. It is open year-round and offers breathtaking views. Dogs are not allowed on the trail, but it is kid-friendly. The trail is a mix of shared path and dirt track that winds around the harbor headlands from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Chowder Bay. Visitors can encounter wildlife and ancient trees along the way and explore historic military relics at Bradleys Head.

Along the trail, the Bradleys Head Amphitheatre provides a great lookout to enjoy views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Bradleys Head Fortification Complex offers a glimpse into Sydney's military history with remnants of convict-built artillery batteries. The Bradleys Head Memorial Walk commemorates the loss of 22 commissioned Royal Australian Navy ships and submarines.

After exploring Bradleys Head, visitors can continue walking towards Chowder Bay. The trail circles around Taylors