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Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach

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New South Wales

Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach

Moderate

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Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach

03:27

12.2km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 11, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.45 km for 332 m

Open: • October-April, Monday-Sunday: 6:00 AM-8:30 PM • April-October, Monday-Sunday: 6:30 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 6.48 km for 332 m

Open: • October-April, Monday-Sunday: 6:00 AM-8:30 PM • April-October, Monday-Sunday: 6:30 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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214 m

Taronga Zoo Sydney

Highlight • Structure

Taronga Zoo Sydney is a large harbourside zoo located on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour, directly opposite the city skyline. Opened in 1916, the zoo houses more than 4,000 …

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1.29 km

Bradleys Head

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Bradleys Head is a prominent headland in Sydney Harbour known for its beautiful panoramic views of the harbour and city skyline. There is an open foreshore parkland, a small lighthouse, …

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3.55 km

Chowder Head

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Chowder Head is a rocky headland overlooking the beautiful, sheltered waters of Chowder Bay, surrounded by bushland and historic military sites dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. …

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6.12 km

Balmoral Beach

Highlight • Beach

Balmoral Beach is a lively, sheltered beach spot on the northern side of Sydney Harbour. The beach is known for its calm waters, long sandy shoreline, and the historic rotunda …

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.82 km

1.87 km

478 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

2.14 km

1.69 km

1.60 km

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

17°C

10°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

September 17, 2025,Taronga to Balmoral Walk 13 | 250

More photos at:
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February 21, 2025,Activity

Relatively easy walk with scenic views and a chance for a quick dip

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Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach

Taronga Zoo Sydney

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Balmoral Beach

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