Distance
6.3 kilometre circuit (excluding ferry trip)
Duration
2hr 15 mins excluding ferry ride & breaks
Suitable for
Walking/Jogging
Trail Grade
Grade 2
Terrain
Undulating
Park(s)
The Goat Paddock, Clarks Point Reserve, Horse Paddock, Kellys Bush, Weil Park
Area
North Shore
Travel Options
1. Ferry2. Car (Valencia Street/The Point Road)
Travel Time from Central Sydney
20-40 mins (by car)
Map
Ascent/Descent
About the Walking Track
This walk at Moocooboola (the meeting of the rivers) and Wareamah (Cockatoo Island) is a fascinating glimpse into Sydney’s maritime and convict past with spectacular harbour views.
From the Valencia Street Ferry Wharf, walk up to the Goat Paddock entry on Gale Street and walk down to and around the dry dock. Continue on through Clarkes Point Reserve to the Horse Paddock and past the marina to Kellys Bush. At Nelson Parade head north through Weil Park to Woolwich Road. Follow the road back to the wharf. Take the ferry to Cockatoo Island. Walk along the northern apron past the campground and up Burma Road to the top of the island. Explore the Convict Barracks before heading east past the workshops and houses to the tennis court. Follow the steel walkways and tracks south and then west before heading north to the steps leading down to the campground. Head west to the tunnel, walk through to the graving docks and then head through the workshops and plaza returning to the wharf
Public Transport
Take the F8 ferry from Wharf 4 to Woolwich Wharf. Return by the F4 or F8 Ferry to Circular Quay. A trip planner is available from Transport NSW web site.
