I had never been to Balls Head – a nice patch of remnant bushland on the north side of Sydney Harbour. It is easy to get to – being about ten minutes walk from Waverton Station. And it is easy to get to for dawn at this time of the year – just before daylight saving ends. The sun rises about 7:07 am.
I followed the road from the station to the headland and went to the far point. There I followed a track down to a small grassy area, and there were some old stone steps that you could climb down to get to the water.
Here there were some nice rocks and great views of Sydney and the harbour. You get a good view of Sydney Harbour Bridge – but the view of the bridge is sadly bisected by the Blue Point Tower.
Some mist had been forecast – but there was none where I was, but nevertheless it was a nice dawn – with gentle waves washing up on the rocks.
I then wandered around the headland following various tracks. There was some fungi out, and a nice Angophora Walk. Before leaving, I followed a track that finished by going through a tunnel under the old coal loader.
I finished my visit by walking around the coastline trail to Milsons Point.
More photos are on my website here.