Harbour Walk – Circular Quay to Double Bay
This walk is a 7km urban foreshore walk starting at Circular Quay around the harbour to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Woolloomooloo, Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay and to Double Bay ferry wharf returning by ferry to Circular Quay.
This walk is moderate in a hilly environment and includes one up flight of stairs of 50 plus and three down flight of stairs. The 311 bus is available from Woolloomooloo to near Beare Park every 20 minutes for those wishing to bypass one up and one down set of stairs.
This walk is part of the greater Bondi to Manly walk and takes us through the inner suburbs below Potts Point to Double Bay.
Lunch at the Orient Hotel Sydney for those who wish to stay for lunch. Please advise in the contact form if you are staying for lunch.
When:
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Where:
Circular Quay to Double Bay
Getting there:
Ferry is the preferred option. Suggest getting the 8.53am Cabarita ferry arriving Circular Quay at 9.35am.
Walk Starting Point:
The walk starts at Circular Quay at 9.40am. Suggest a coffee along the way at the Lookout Cafe, Beare Park, Elizabeth Bay.
Duration:
Average is 2 hours, allow 2.30 hours that includes the coffee stop.
Getting back:
The plan is to catch the 12.20pm ferry from Double Bay to Circular Quay.
Important information:
The weather is changeable. Bring a light jacket and wear good walking shoes.
Access/fitness:
A good level of fitness is required as this is a hilly part of Sydney.
Closing date for bookings:
Monday 22 September 2025
