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Lady Bay Beach – Hornby Lighthouse loop from Watsons Bay

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Lady Bay Beach – Hornby Lighthouse loop from Watsons Bay

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Lady Bay Beach – Hornby Lighthouse loop from Watsons Bay

00:28

1.80km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Sydney Harbour National Park

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Parking

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607 m

Lady Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Hidden below the cliffs of South Head, Lady Bay Beach is a small, sheltered harbour cove with calm water that contrasts with the exposed headlands above. There is a steep staircase that leads down to the narrow strip of sand, with views across the harbour entrance toward North Head. Also known as Lady Jane Beach, it’s worth noting that it’s been clothing-optional since the 1970s.

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927 m

Hornby Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Hornby Lighthouse stands at the entrance to Sydney Harbour, with fantastic clifftop views that stretch across the Pacific Ocean, South Head, and the harbour entrance known as Sydney Heads. Built in 1858 after the wreck of the Dunbar, the distinctive red-and-white striped lighthouse remains one of the most recognisable landmarks along the South Head Heritage Trail.

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1.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.32 km

415 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

952 m

573 m

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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