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Helensburgh Tunnel – Otford Lookout loop from Helensburgh

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New South Wales

Helensburgh Tunnel – Otford Lookout loop from Helensburgh

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Helensburgh Tunnel – Otford Lookout loop from Helensburgh

02:53

40.6km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Garawarra State Conservation Area

Royal National Park

Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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518 m

Helensburgh Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The Helensburgh Railway Tunnel south of Sydney, is famous for its colony of bioluminescent glow worms. These glow worms, also known as Fungus Gnats, create a stunning natural light display, attracting visitors seeking a unique experience.

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8.44 km

Viewpoint

9.57 km

Otford Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Otford lookout is a great place for pics and an awsome road to ride

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20.1 km

Stanwell Park and Waterfall Junction

Highlight • Parking

32.9 km

View from Bald Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bald Hill lookout offers expansive views south towards Wollongong and is internationally known as a major hang-gliding point.

Overlooking the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge which extends along the Grand Pacific …

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35.9 km

Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

Highlight • Religious Site

The Construction of Sri Venkateswara Temple started in 1978 when a small group of people had a vision to build a Hindu temple according to Vedic principles (Agama Sastras). The …

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40.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.9 km

3.01 km

309 m

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

18.9 km

407 m

309 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Helensburgh Tunnel – Otford Lookout loop from Helensburgh

Helensburgh Tunnel

Otford Lookout

Stanwell Park and Waterfall Junction

View from Bald Hill

Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

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