Dobroyd Head Exploration Walk (Introductory Navigation)

Event Details

When:

Sat 9th May 2026 (10am to 2pm)

Where:

Bareena Park
Curban Street, Balgowlah Heights
Google Map

Cost:

Participant (Scout, Venturer) - Free
Participant(Rover, Leader, RegisteredAdult Helper) - Free

Registrations:

Open: Mon 20th Apr 2026 (12am)
Close: Fri 1st May 2026 (12am)

Capacity:

Maximum 12 people

https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/3300

Coordinator:

Tristan Flores
Tristan.Flores@nsw.scouts.com.au

Account:

GWS Region
gws.region@nsw.scouts.com.au

Brief Summary:

Exploration walk, focus on map and compass, small group, no rush taking the time to take in the vegetation, views and history. Expect between 2.5 km and 5 km. Some walking track some hard grade on less used track, steep, slippery, rocky and overgrown. Some climbs, generally within 150 m elevation change. Opportunity to practice resection and bearings. With care and respect we may visit Crater Cove however please note look don't touch, please respect the cultural history. Open to Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, Fellowship, Registered Parent Helpers and Leaders.

Additional Information

Dobroyd Head, located in Balgowlah Heights within Sydney Harbour National Park, is a site of deep indigenous significance featuring Aboriginal middens and rock engravings. Named in the 19th century by Simeon Lord, the area transitioned from a 1871 defence reserve to a preserved public recreation area by 1960 and part of the national park in 1975, famously hosting historical fisherman huts at Crater Cove. Google Search

Option to meet at either Central, Circular Quay, Manly Wharf or Balgowlah Heights. Public transport available.

Start Bareena Park 10 am

Finish Bareena Park 2 pm

Please bring hiking shoes, sufficient water, sun protection, personal first aid, day pack with lunch and a field compass if you have one. Please wear comfortable clothes, no uniform required.

Public transport option

Please note times are approx only. Times may change on the day to reflect available services. Delays may occur.

Dep Central Station 08:37 Arr Circular Quay 08:46 Dep Circular Quay 08:50 Arr Manly Wharf 9:12 Dep Manly Wharf 9:40 Arr Bareena Park, Curban St Balgowlah Heights 9:53

Dep Curban St, Bareena Park Balgowlah Heights 14:17 Arr Manly Wharf 14:32 Dep Manly Wharf 15:30 Arr Circular Quay 16:00 Dep Circular Quay 16:06 Arr Central Station 16:14

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