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View of Sydney Skyline – Fairfax Lookout loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

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New South Wales

View of Sydney Skyline – Fairfax Lookout loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

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View of Sydney Skyline – Fairfax Lookout loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

01:30

5.39km

90m

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 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Sydney Harbour National Park

North Head Private Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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218 m

View of Sydney Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

856 m

Fairfax Lookout

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Breathtaking views over Sydney Harbour and the Pacific Ocean. Especially at the evening for the sunset.

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1.60 km

North Head Memorial Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A small section of the Avenue of Honour leads to this extensive memorial to all Australian involvement in wars and peace efforts

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2.01 km

Gun Emplacement No. 2, North Head

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Gun Position No. 2 was used primarily in World War II to defend Sydney against approaching enemy ships. The area is well maintained and has limited access to visitors

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5.07 km

View of Sydney from Third Quarantine Cemetery

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North Head is part of Sydney Harbour National Park. Located on North Head is the North Head Quarantine Station, a type of station that existed in every Australian colony and …

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5.31 km

Bella Vista Café

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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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5.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.53 km

406 m

326 m

140 m

Surfaces

2.17 km

1.36 km

596 m

555 m

466 m

252 m

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View of Sydney Skyline – Fairfax Lookout loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

View of Sydney Skyline

Fairfax Lookout

North Head Memorial Walk

Gun Emplacement No. 2, North Head

View of Sydney from Third Quarantine Cemetery

Bella Vista Café

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