Middle Head Gubbah-Gubbah to Georges Head walking track
Sydney Harbour National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Middle Head Gubbah-Gubbah to Georges Head walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
3km one-way
Time
1 - 2hrs
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Quality of path
Formed track: Some areas of the bitumen road surface are uneven or in a moderate state of repair. Access up Governers Road from the 19th century cottages to the Inner Fort is via a historic cobbled road (Cobblers Beach Road) that is uneven and rough in places.
Steps
Occasional steps: There are several steps in the connecting track. Visitors can backtrack to the road intersection to visit each fort. There are multiple steps and uneven surfaces within the Outer Middle Head fortifications but the entry surface is level.
Accessible options
A section of the walk may be suitable for visitors with restricted mobility between Middle Head Road, Inner Middle Head, and Outer Middle Head.
Getting there and parking
The Middle Head – Gubbuh Gubbuh to Georges Head walking track near Mosman, in Sydney Harbour National Park. To get there from Mosman:
- follow Middle Head Road to the end, or
- drive to the end of Chowder Bay Road, park near Georges Head and enter the walking track at this end.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Chowder Bay Road parking
- 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.
- Check the parking meter for the NPWS logo to ensure your vehicle is parked in an NPWS managed carpark.
- Paid parking is also available via the Park’nPay app
Middle Head Road parking
- Paid parking is available in the carpark managed by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, on the corner of Middle Head Road and Chowder Bay Road.
- This includes 3 accessible parking spaces.
- Follow Middle Head Road to the end and look for signs.
By public transport
- Accessible bus services stop near Middle Head.
- Use the NSW Transport Trip Planner or contact the Transport Information Line on 131 500 for more information.
Facilities
- There are no bins along the track so please take all rubbish away with you.
- There are no facilities at Georges Head.
Carpark
Seats and resting points
Informal seating along the way on sandstone blocks.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
- There are 3 accessible parking spaces in the carpark managed by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust on the corner of Middle head Road and Chowder Bay Road.
- There's step-free access to Middle Head forts along the bitumen Old Fort Road, which leads to a grassy area where you can see some of the structures and take in the view.
- Assistance may be required in some places at Middle Head.
- A number of the forts have stone steps, most without handrails, leading inside the tunnels and gun pits. Access to underground tunnels is restricted.
- Some areas are moderately to very steep.
- There are flush toilets at the forts, but there's a step to reach them and the toilets themselves are not accessible or ambulant.
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
Drones
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Middle Head office
- Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm.
- 02 9960 6266
- npws.sydneynorth@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 2 Governors Road, Mosman NSW 2088
Park info
- in Sydney Harbour National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.
Other fees:
Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
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