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The Gap Cliffs – Hornby Lighthouse loop from Watsons Bay

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New South Wales

The Gap Cliffs – Hornby Lighthouse loop from Watsons Bay

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4.9

(15)

291

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The Gap Cliffs – Hornby Lighthouse loop from Watsons Bay

00:55

3.52km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Sydney Harbour National Park

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79 m

The Gap Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Gap Cliffs form part of South Head at the mouth of Sydney Harbour. This picturesque locale is a popular draw for tourists and locals alike looking to enjoy the panoramic views.

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1.27 km

Lady Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Hidden below the cliffs of South Head, Lady Bay Beach is a small, sheltered harbour cove with calm water that contrasts with the exposed headlands above. There is a steep …

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1.65 km

Hornby Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Hornby Lighthouse stands at the entrance to Sydney Harbour, with fantastic clifftop views that stretch across the Pacific Ocean, South Head, and the harbour entrance known as Sydney Heads. Built …

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3.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.50 km

667 m

336 m

Surfaces

1.26 km

855 m

811 m

397 m

184 m

Elevation

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Saturday 30 May

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The Gap Cliffs – Hornby Lighthouse loop from Watsons Bay

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