Print this page South Head: Guardian of Sydney Harbour

South Head has welcomed ships into Sydney Harbour for more than two centuries. This fascinating guided walk explores the Hornby Lighthouse, military fortifications, Camp Cove, the Marine Biological Station and other significant heritage sites overlooking the harbour entrance. Along the way participants will hear stories of Indigenous history, early European settlement, shipwrecks, World War II defences and remarkable local identities, all while enjoying some of Sydney's finest coastal views. The walk concludes with the option of lunch and a ferry journey across the harbour.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

Starting and finishing at Watsons Bay wharf. Meeting at the Tree of Knowledge at Watsons Bay 10 minutes before the tour starts at 10am.

• Tree of Knowledge
• Robertson Park
• Dunbar memorial
• Past Lady Bay beach
• Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage
• Hornby Light
• Past Green Point Cottage
• Past the old Marine Biological Station
• Camp Cove
• Watsons Bay wharf

Lots of walking over hilly land, lots of steps, uneven surfaces. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring hiking poles if you have them. Possibility of lunch at the end of the tour at Watsons Bay before catching a ferry back to Circular Quay or Bus 325 to Edgecliff station.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Enjoy magnificent views of Sydney Harbour
• Explore the remnant coastal ecosystem
• View Hornby Light, the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage and Camp Cove
• Retell stories of significant Sydney characters, and dramatic historic events

Course image courtesy of City of Sydney Archives: A-00034465