Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay Walk

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Sydney Harbour National Park

9 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 1:05 am

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  • Other planned eventsUntil 1 Feb 2027

    1080 pest management operation

    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2026 and 31 January 2027 in the following areas of Sydney Harbour National Park:

    • Chowder Bay
    • Dobroyd Head
    • Bradleys Head
    • Georges Head
    • Middle Head
    • North Head (North Head includes the adjoining land of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, Australian Institute of Police Management and Quarantine Station).

    Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.

    Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

    Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

    Penalties apply for non-compliance.

    For more information, contact the local park office on:

    • Middle Head: 02 9960 6266 (business hours)
    • NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
    • North Head Sanctuary, Many (Harbour Trust Lands): 02 8969 2100 (business hours).

About

The views along Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk are almost too good to be true. The gentle 4km bush track weaves around the harbour headlands from Taronga Zoo Wharf around Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay and is guaranteed to impress.

You can see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s most famous icons, in all their glory. Watch the boats glide by from Bradleys Head Amphitheatre or step into the past at Military relics at Bradleys Head. Come face-to-face with wildlife and ancient trees, and stop for a drink at heritage-listed Athol Hall or a Chowder Bay cafe.

The Harbour Bridge to The Spit Bridge walking track continues past Chowder Bay if you feel like a longer walk. Once you’ve explored this exquisite part of Sydney Harbour you’re sure to want to walk more of Sydney's coastal walking tracks

The walk at a glance

Part of Sydney Harbour National Park

Sydney Harbour National Park · Sydney and surrounds

Take the Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk for beautiful views of Sydney Harbour. This easy walk takes you from Taronga Zoo to the beach and cafes at Chowder Bay.

Difficulty
Grade 3 · Moderate
Distance
4km one-way
Time
1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

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Before you set off

Park entry

Vehicle entry fees apply at Bradleys Head and Chowder Bay. Pay using pay machines or via the Park’nPay app.

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Park office

02 9960 6266

Where you'll be

Athol Wharf Road

Mosman NSW 2088

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