Pre-Sunset Hike: Avalon Beach to Barrenjoey Lighthouse, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Avalon Beach to Barrenjoey Lighthouse, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
🗓 Saturday, 12th September 2026
📍 Meet-Up: Lovat on the Beach, Avalon
🚆 Getting There
For group commute options, from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand B, we will take the 11:59pm B1 Mona Vale bus to Narrabeen B-Line, Pittwatter Rd (7 stops) and take the 199 Palm Beach Bus at 12:58pm and get off at Barrenjoey Rd after Avalon Pde at 1:29pm.
Going back, there are frequent buses going back to the CBD every 10 minutes.
🚗 Driving
Parking available at Avalon Beach (please note that you'd have to arrange transportation back to your car after the hike).
🥾 Hike Overview
This coastal adventure takes us 10km one way from Avalon Beach to Barrenjoey Lighthouse, passing beaches, headlands and stunning Northern Beaches scenery 🌊🥾
Expect a mix of paved paths, sandy stretches, stairs and rocky trails, with plenty of climbs and descents along the way. We’ll finish at Barrenjoey Lighthouse, where you can stay a little longer, find a beautiful spot and watch the sunset over Pittwater 🌅
🗺️ AllTrails Map (Download/save this map for navigating the track on the day): Please note that we’re only doing one way and not out-and-back for this walk -
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/new-south-wales/avalon-beach-to-barrenjoey-lighthouse
• Start Time: 1:30PM
• Duration: 3.5-5 Hours
• Distance: 10KM
• Elevation Gain: 210m
• Track Type: One way
Grade: 3 - Moderate
We keep a steady pace and have short breaks at view points. We will finish before sunset time so you can enjoy sunset views at Barrenjoey Lighthouse.
🎟 Tickets – $30
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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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