Kirribilli to Balls Head Reserve Return
An interesting north harbour trail along various foreshores
Trail Running Moderate
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 171 m
- Descent
- 163 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 0 m
- High Point
- 50 m
- Gradient
- 4˚
Starting at Kirribilli harbour side run under the Sydney Harbour Bridge past the old Luna Park precinct and along Lavender Bay before a steep up and down along King George St and Mitchell St before accessing the harbour foreshore again from the bottom of John St at Waverton Park.
Description
Then follow the trail and signs around the water staying close to the harbour to Balls Head Reserve. Take the lower single trail around the bottom of Balls Head Reserve closer to the water. You'll find some unique views of the bridge and city from here.
If you manage to find the right trails you'll end up in the Coal Loaders tunnel and you can return via the old BP site reserve for some different views and then return along the some track back to the bridge.
Difficulty
Moderate
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.