Hermit Beach to Lightkeeper’s Cottage
Hermit Beach to Lightkeeper’s Cottage
🗓 Sunday, 31 May 2026
📍 Meet-Up: Hermitage Foreshore Reserve (End at Watsons Bay) | 1:00PM
🚆 Getting There
You can take the train from Central and take the T4 Train to Edgecliff and one bus ride from Edgecliff to Hermitage Foreshore Reserve.
🚗 Driving
Limited street parking available at Bayview Hill Road (You will need to take a short 5 minute bus ride from the end point in Watsons Bay to get back to your car).
🥾 Hike Overview
Explore some of Sydney’s most beautiful hidden beaches on this scenic coastal walk 🌊☀️
This trail takes us through secluded bays, sandy beaches, and stunning harbour viewpoints as we make our way toward Watsons Bay and the LIghtkeeper’s Cottage and go back to Watsons Bay. Along the route, we’ll pass iconic coastal spots, enjoy ocean views, and take in the dramatic cliffs along the South Head and Gap walking tracks.
A perfect mix of coastal scenery, beach stops, and a relaxed day outdoors with the girls 💛
• Start Time: 1:00PM
• Duration: 2-3 Hours
• Distance: 8KM
• Elevation Gain: 240m
• Track Type: One way (and short walk back to Watsons Bay)
• Grade: 2 - Beginner friendly
We keep a steady, social pace with short breaks along the way.
🎟 Tickets – $25
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🌧 Weather Notice
Please ensure you are comfortable hiking in weather conditions for the day and come prepared with appropriate footwear.
Hike at your own discretion. Safety always comes first.
If weather conditions become unsafe (heavy rain, flooding, thunderstorms), we may postpone or adjust the event.
🔁 Refund Policy
• Full refund available up to 72 hours before the event
• Within 72 hours: no refunds, but ticket transfers are allowed. Message us if you need to transfer.
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