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Shelly Beach – Burragula lookout loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

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Shelly Beach – Burragula lookout loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

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Shelly Beach – Burragula lookout loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

00:59

8.69km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Sydney Harbour National Park

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

North Head Private Nature Reserve

Waypoints

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Parking

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779 m

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

Highlight • Beach

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve protects the clear waters between Manly Beach and Shelly Beach and is one of Sydney’s best spots to see marine life close to shore. Fishing …

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1.18 km

Shelly Beach

Highlight • Beach

Tucked inside Cabbage Tree Bay, Shelly Beach is a sheltered cove and a favourite swimming spot at the northern end of Manly. Unlike most beaches along this stretch of coast, …

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1.18 km

The Boathouse

Highlight • Restaurant

Bombastic food, great atmosphere!

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1.75 km

Bluefish Track is a lovely route that connects heathland, coastal cliffs, and historic military sites. The track is generally well-formed with easy gradients, passing through open scrub and sections of …

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2.17 km

World War II Gun Pits

Highlight • Historical Site

The World War II Gun Pits at North Head are concrete coastal defence emplacements built to help protect Sydney Harbour during the war. The four pits sit in exposed positions …

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4.28 km

Yiningma Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yiningma lookout is a beautiful viewpoint set back from the cliff edge, with sweeping views along the rugged coastline and out to the open ocean, and is a well-known spot …

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4.66 km

Burragula lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Burragula lookout is widely regarded as one of Sydney’s best viewpoints, with panoramic views over the entrance to Sydney Harbour and the open Pacific Ocean, with dramatic sandstone cliffs dropping …

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5.51 km

Bella Vista Café

Highlight • Cafe

Bella Vista Manly is located in the heritage-listed North Fort Building in the picturesque North Head Sanctuary, overlooking majestic views of Sydney Harbour.

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8.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.73 km

1.51 km

189 m

152 m

113 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

3.08 km

938 m

697 m

450 m

184 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 18 July

17°C

11°C

20 %

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Shelly Beach – Burragula lookout loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

Shelly Beach

The Boathouse

Bluefish Track

World War II Gun Pits

Yiningma Lookout

Burragula lookout

Bella Vista Café

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