Sydney’s northernmost point, Barrenjoey Head at Palm Beach, where the Barrenjoey Lighthouse is located. The lighthouse is located 91 meters above sea level and is accessible by a few short walks. It has stunning views. The lighthouse may be recognizable to viewers of Home and Away, and Summer Bay Surf Club is close. It’s a simple day trip from Sydney and an excellent site to take foreign guests.
One of Sydney’s northern beaches’ most recognizable landmarks, the lighthouse has a rich cultural history. The lighthouse, its oil chamber, and keepers’ cottages were constructed in 1881 from locally quarried sandstone, and they still have their natural stone finish.
You may get there by taking a short, beautiful walk along Barrenjoey Track. It takes around 30 minutes each way from the Governor Phillip parking area to the peak and requires intermediate fitness. For a more difficult trip to the top, you could opt to walk Smugglers Track. The track’s construction by customs authorities to keep an eye on smugglers smuggling illegal goods into Broken Bay circa 1850 gave rise to the track’s moniker. A steeper and shorter route up to the lighthouse is available through Smugglers track, but it is well worth the effort.
Shortcut Guide
- 3 kilometers roundtrip (1.4 miles)
- The climb to the lighthouse takes about 30 minutes. Give yourself the same amount of time to return.
- There are markings on the track. a few uneven steps made of natural stone.
- Grade: The track climbs the headland’s side straight up. Some folks might find this difficult because it is steep in places.
- Close to the parking area, you will see the installation of a brand-new water refill station next to the lighthouse.
- Details regarding public transportation are provided below.
- The Boathouse in Palm Beach serves coffee. 100 metres away from the parking lot.
- restrooms are just near by the parking area.
- The track is well-marked.
There are two ways to reach the summit: the longer, steeper Smugglers Track, or the easier Access Path.
For the greatest views, take the Smugglers Track. There is a wonderful photo opportunity overlooking Palm Beach around halfway up.
How to get via public transportation to Palm Beach
Starting from the city’s central Wynyard Station bus interchange. The bus ride takes a while—up to two hours during rush hour—and involves more than 50 stops where two different buses are combined.
Take the B1 bus to Mona Vale from Wynyard. Change for the 199 bus to Palm Beach at the Mona Vale stop. link to
