Overview
Middle Head – Gubbuh Gubbuh ('gub-uh, gub-uh) is one of Sydney Harbour's 7 headlands. Enjoy scenic views of Sydney Harbour from the lookout or explore the historic fort and military relics.
- Type
- Lookouts
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Entry fees
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If you have a NPWS All Parks Pass or Multi Parks Pass you can park free for up to 4 hours per day along sections of Chowder Bay Road.
- What to
bring - Drinking water, sunscreen, hat, binoculars, sturdy shoes
- Hire this venue
Middle Head is available for events and function hire.
- Please note
- There's no vehicle access to Middle Head. Paid parking is available 100m away on Middle Head Road or Chowder Bay Road.
- Between June and September the tunnels are occupied by bent-wing bats that hibernate here.
Middle Head – Gubbah Gubbah is a superb lookout in Sydney Harbour National Park. From this outstanding vantage point you can follow ocean views to the horizon, framed by North and South Heads. The panoramic view extends to Sydney's eastern suburbs, Middle Harbour and Manly.
In addition to sensational views, you can learn about Middle Head's military significance. Follow Govenors Road past the of 19th century cottages to the Inner Middle Head Fort. Here you’ll find 2 large gun emplacements sitting atop a tunnel network once used for shelter and ammunition storage.
Continue south to Outer Middle Head and explore the maze of gun emplacements, canons, ‘tiger cages’ and structures dating from the 1800s to 1960s, built to protect Sydney from potential invasion. Discover what life was like for the people who trained and worked here. Gain new insights with historic photographs, interpretive signage, and online videos.
On a hot day you might want to wander down to Cobblers Beach (nude bathing permitted) for a dip and enjoy this picturesque cove. But if you prefer a few hours of gentle hiking instead, follow the Middle Head – Gubbuh Gubbuh to Georges Head walking track which guides you 3km to Georges Head.
If you're pressed for time and prefer a shorter walk, take the Don Goodsir track to the 1801 battery, the oldest fort built on the headland, in response to a feared French invasion. From here you can return back up the hill to Middle Head.
You can also take a virtual tour of Middle Head captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Also see:
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Middle Head Officers Quarters
Going to a wedding or looking for a secluded getaway in Sydney Harbour National Park? Middle Head Officers Quarters is close to the action but in its own world – only minutes from Mosman village and Taronga Zoo.
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Middle Head - Gubbuh Gubbuh to Georges Head walking track
This 3km walk threads its way along the harbour’s edge from Middle Head – Gubbuh Gubbuh to Georges Head. Rich in historic heritage, explore forts and casemates while enjoying dazzling views of Sydney Harbour.
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Middle Head
With expansive water views across iconic Sydney Harbour and stretching out to Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Middle Harbour and Manly - Middle Head will impress your guests at your next product launch, conference or wedding ceremony.
Bundle:
Middle Head and Georges Head Fort: Sydney's coastal defence
Watch a series of animations to see the range of the guns in action at Middle Head and Georges Head.
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