Fairfax Walk, North Head
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Fairfax Walk, North Head
Highlights
Walking trail: 1km loop | grade 1 | 30 minutes
The Fairfax Walk is an easy yet incredibly rewarding stroll that delivers some of the best views on Sydney Harbour. Located at the northern end of North Head, this short, sealed loop follows the clifftop and circles the headland, making it accessible while still feeling impressively scenic.
Along the route, you’ll visit three lookout points that showcase classic Sydney vistas — sweeping ocean horizons on one side and uninterrupted harbour views stretching back toward the city skyline on the other. It’s the kind of scenery that defines Sydney, all without the need for a long or challenging hike.
Well suited to families and visitors of all ages, the Fairfax Walk includes sections that are wheelchair friendly. It’s also a prime spot for land-based whale watching, with humpback whales commonly sighted during their northbound and southbound migrations from June through to October.
For those keen to extend their adventure, the track links into the wider North Head Sanctuary. From here, you can continue down toward Manly, connect with the Manly Scenic Walkway, or take the coastal route to Shelley Beach — turning a short walk into a full day of exploring.
Activities
Photography
Sight-seeing
Walking
Facilities
- Walking trails
- Car park
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for the most up to date information.
- Ensure you observe all safety signs. Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Wear suitable footwear and always ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements when exploring Australia.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Please do not feed the wildlife.
- Leave nothing but footprints. Take nothing but memories.
Photo & content credits: NSW National Parks | John Yurasek
Location
Getting to Fairfax Walk, North Head
Address: Fairfax Track, North Head, Manly, New South Wales 2095
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