Dee Why Headland Walk

Dee Why Headland is a sensitive coastal ecosystem, providing an important wildlife corridor between Curl Curl and Dee Why Lagoons. The rugged sandstone headland boasts spectacular views south to Manly and north to Long Reef and beyond.

Start are either Dee Why Beach or North Curl Curl Beach.

Grade: Medium

Distance: 1.6km one way

Time: 45 minutes

Path: Formed track, short steep hills, some obstacles, many steps

Start are either Dee Why Beach or North Curl Curl Beach.

Grade: Medium

Distance: 1.6km one way

Time: 45 minutes

Path: Formed track, short steep hills, some obstacles, many steps

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Dee Why Headland

Dee Why NSW 2099

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Dee Why Beach to Narrabeen Lagoon

This is a great multi-use trail linking Dee Why Beach to Narrabeen Lagoon via Cromer. Part of the Bicentennial Coastal Walk, starting at Dee Why Beach and ending at Narrabeen Lagoon. Grade: Easy Distance: 4.5km one way Time: 1-1.5 hours each way Path: Formed track, flat, no steps, shared with bikes and pedestrians

Turimetta Headland

Another place to take a picnic hamper and take a stroll enjoying the wildflowers. Steeped in history, Turimetta’s extensive rocky seashore provided a smorgasbord of shellfish for the local Aboriginal tribes. Evidence still remains of their presence. Looking southwards, in the middle distance, you’ll see the broad rock platform of Long Reef.

Dee Why Lagoon to Long Reef Headland

This walk follows a well-defined pathway with a medium slope up to the headland. The walk is suitable in dry weather only. This walk requires a reasonable amount of sand/beach walking. After heavy rain, the lagoon entrance may be open and it may be difficult to cross. Start at the front of Dee Why Surf Club at James Meehan Reserve and walk north across the grassed area in front of the carpark. At the end of the grassed area you will notice the Dee Why Lagoon Wildlife Refuge sign. Take the track next to the sign for picturesque views of the lagoon. Follow the track around the lagoon until you reach Long Reef Beach. Walk north along the beach to Long Reef Headland. There is a boardwalk from the beach to the pathway leading up to Long Reef Headland. Walk up to the headland and enjoy the magnificent 360 degree views. Whales and dolphins may be viewed from the headland. You can choose to walk back to Dee Why Beach the way you came via the lagoon or you can walk back along Long Reef/Dee Why Beach. Grade: Moderate Walk Type: Circuit Distance: Approx. 5km Time: Approx. 60 minutes Wheelchair Access: Not accessible Start/Finish Point: Dee Why Surf Club, Dee Why Beach Facilities: Toilets and bubblers at Dee Why Beach, seating and bubbler on headland Transport: Closest bus stop The Strand, Dee Why Beach Location James Meehan Reserve Dee Why NSW 2099

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