Tag Archives: North Head

Quarantine Station Walk – 6 June 2024

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had recently heard a talk on the history of the Quarantine Station on North Head by archeologists Greg Jackson and Pam Forbes. They gave this presentation to the South Sydney Branch of the National Parks Association of NSW, and … Continue reading →

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A Wet Walk on North Head – 24 October 2022

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Dave Noble

We had quite a wet day on the National Parks Association walk to North Head from Manly. But despite the rain we still had a great outing. The walk was led by Brian Everingham, and the party included Valerie, Sue … Continue reading →

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North Head and Northern Beaches – 22 November 2018

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was forecast to be an interesting day, with a dust storm due to pass over the city. I thought a good place to take some photos could be North Head. I travelled to Manly via the Ferry and then … Continue reading →

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Blue Fish Point on North Head – 5 August 2018

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had recently made a few trips to the area near South Head and to Malabar Headland, and seen quite a few raptors, so thought a trip to Blue Fish Point on North Head may be a good place to … Continue reading →

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North Head Walk – 18 May 2018

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was another walk with the National Parks Association of NSW organised by Brian Everingham. This time in the party were Brian, Sue, Esther, Lydia, Ron, Sue 2, Sue 3, James, Gary and myself. Some of us met up on the … Continue reading →

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North Head Walk – 9 November 2017

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Dave Noble

After a nice ferry ride to the Zoo, the day before, I thought that another ferry trip would be pleasant. So I caught the ferry to Manly and then set out to walk around North Head. From  the Ferry terminal, … Continue reading →

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Under the Cliffs of North Head – 25 May 2017

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was an interesting and quite challenging walk. A few year back I had read two SUBW walks reports that described trips under the cliffs of North Head. The two walks were led by Paul Hatton. On the first trip, … Continue reading →

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North Head Walk – 22 September 2016

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Dave Noble

Some rain was forecast, but I was keen to get out for a walk. I caught the train to Circular Quay and then jumped on the Manly Ferry. On the way, the weather was looking more ominous, so I changed … Continue reading →

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North Head Walk – 9 December 2015

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Dave Noble

I took a ferry to Manly and then set out on the circuit walk around North Head. This was a pleasant place to spend an afternoon. The possibility of thunderstorms was forecast – for around 2 pm – and I … Continue reading →

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North Head Walk – 8 September 2014

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Dave Noble

My friends, David and Melissa, from Hobart were in town. A nice day was forecast and I suggested some coastal walking. They decided to walk out and around North Head and invited me to join them. This was my first … Continue reading →

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