Athol Bay Beach
Athol Bay Beach
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Quartier: Mosman
Avec ses nombreuses activités de plein air, le quartier portuaire sophistiqué de Mosman saura combler les désirs de chacun. Les passionnés de shopping peuvent flâner le long de Military Road qui offre un choix inédit de magasins d'antiquités, de boutiques de créateurs, et de restaurants et bars branchés. Les amoureux de la nature peuvent se lancer dans des randonnées spectaculaires à travers la brousse, de Taronga à Balmoral par exemple, tandis que les familles peuvent s'adonner à la plongée avec masque et tuba sur les plages abritées de Balmoral Beach ou à la plongée sous-marine à Chowder Bay. Les amateurs d'histoire adoreront explorer les fortifications situées au bout d'Old Fort Road à Middle Head, qui datent des années 1800. Même les moins timorés pourront trouver leur bonheur à Mosman grâce aux quelques plages nudistes de la région.
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3 293 dans un rayon de 5 km
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811 dans un rayon de 10 km
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Mairwen1
Royaume-Uni11 168 contributions
avr. 2023
Athol Bay beach is a hidden, secluded harbour beach which you can only access by boat or by walking in through a bush track.
It is one of the very scenic spots along the Taronga Zoo - Balmoral hiking trail. The best thing about it is that you can swim in the calm water, while looking directly across the harbour to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The walking trail starts from the Taronga Zoo ferry wharf but if, like me, you have visited the zoo first, then you can just walk or drove down Bradley’s Head Road. Starting from the zoo’s main entrance (at the top), it was a quick a 15 minute downhill walk.
Look out for a large sign saying ‘Sydney Harbour National Park’ and ’Athol Hall’ (see photo below) and at this point, you follow the old, stone path down past Athol Hall to join the bush track.
It is a 5 - 10 minute stepped trail down to the beach (see photo). You'll pass a sign post along the way but you really can't wrong - just keep heading down to the water. It is very easy to get to (although it’s a steep hike back up the stairs).
This is a small, largely undiscovered beach, with a good stretch of sand, calm water and gently lapping waves.
On one side is large outcrop of rocks which fun for kids to scramble over. I sat for a while in a shady spot on one of the larger rocks, looking out across the harbour and reading a book.
On weekends, expect the bay to feel a bit busier as large boats will anchor just off the beach.
Anything you need, you will have to carry in with you as there are no facilities. Bring your own water, snacks, drinks and sunscreen.
NOTE: If you want a longer walk, the same trail will take you around the headland to Bradleys Head and from there you can continue on to Chowder Bay and Balmoral if you wish.
It is one of the very scenic spots along the Taronga Zoo - Balmoral hiking trail. The best thing about it is that you can swim in the calm water, while looking directly across the harbour to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The walking trail starts from the Taronga Zoo ferry wharf but if, like me, you have visited the zoo first, then you can just walk or drove down Bradley’s Head Road. Starting from the zoo’s main entrance (at the top), it was a quick a 15 minute downhill walk.
Look out for a large sign saying ‘Sydney Harbour National Park’ and ’Athol Hall’ (see photo below) and at this point, you follow the old, stone path down past Athol Hall to join the bush track.
It is a 5 - 10 minute stepped trail down to the beach (see photo). You'll pass a sign post along the way but you really can't wrong - just keep heading down to the water. It is very easy to get to (although it’s a steep hike back up the stairs).
This is a small, largely undiscovered beach, with a good stretch of sand, calm water and gently lapping waves.
On one side is large outcrop of rocks which fun for kids to scramble over. I sat for a while in a shady spot on one of the larger rocks, looking out across the harbour and reading a book.
On weekends, expect the bay to feel a bit busier as large boats will anchor just off the beach.
Anything you need, you will have to carry in with you as there are no facilities. Bring your own water, snacks, drinks and sunscreen.
NOTE: If you want a longer walk, the same trail will take you around the headland to Bradleys Head and from there you can continue on to Chowder Bay and Balmoral if you wish.
Écrit le 15 avril 2023
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mrdom
8 140 contributions
juin 2019 • En solo
On the west side of Bradleys Head and several beaches away from the zoo means it's cleaner and quieter than the closer beaches. It has a marked path down from the Bradleys Head Trail. I think the beach and rocks on the east side of the head were nicer though.
Écrit le 7 juin 2019
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Travelbug49
Mosman, Australie151 contributions
déc. 2018 • En famille
Athol Bay beach can be accessed via Athol Hall which is a beautiful old hall that you can hire out for functions. The beach can also be accessed by walking along from Taronga wharf during low tide or Bradleys Head walking track. The fastest way is via Athol Hall. Grab a little picnic and backpack and enjoy the Bradleys Head walking track where you can see Bradleys Head lighthouse and Bradleys head amphitheatre - and enjoy a dip at Athol Beach on you way.
Écrit le 12 décembre 2018
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