Where is bradleys head

He landed here with Captain Hunter in January , the first non-Aboriginal people to do so. He had presented hundreds of bogus letters to shore post offices to be sent to the Admiralty, and was paid 2 shillings per letter, as per regulations. Bradley was eventually caught and sentenced to death. This sentence was commuted to transportation for life to Australia.

However after pleas from his family he was related to James Bradley — Astronomer Royal he was exiled to France. Thereby escaping the ultimate irony of being 2nd in command of the First Fleet and later being transported as a convict to the colony he helped found. Bradleys Head is right next to Taronga Zoo. They've also recently launched an on-site luxury wildlife retreat, which is on our wish-list!

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It helps keep this site running, so thank you. Read all our Sydney accommodation reviews or check prices of accommodation around Circular Quay and The Rocks. Taronga Zoo, of course! It's Sydney's oldest zoo but thoroughly modernised. The walk around to Chowder Bay passes Athol Hall, which is a nice place for a coffee and some cake before heading to the Bay for a swim and another coffee at the Bacino Bar.

The walk then takes the road directly back to Taronga Zoo. This is a scenic and culturally rich walk with views over Sydney Harbour and many interesting heritage buildings along the way.

The start at the zoo allows for a possible visit. The walk then passes the Bacino Bar on the way through the military heritage buildings. This very long day walk has some stunning views, excellent heritage sites, a Zoo and beautiful beaches. What more could you ask for? The many sidetrips and places to stop and enjoy the views, having a coffee at the Bacino Bar or fish and chips on Balmoral Beach, will all make this walk an excellent way to ease into longer distance walking.

The walk spends most of its time on the coast, and follows the Spit to Manly walk for the last half. This wharf-to-wharf walk is a great way to see Sydney Harbour.

The walk is very scenic, with frequent views of the harbour. A stop in Sirius Cove to have a swim, play on the swings or a picnic is a great way to make an outing of this walk. A perfect little walk for the Impressionist wanting to recreate the attraction to Camp Curlew for painting. Little Sirius Cove is a secluded beach, worth the short sidetrip.

Camp Curlew is a secluded spot on Sydney Harbour and has historically been used as a retreat by artists. Total climbing: 61m. This loop walk is the shortest way to access the views from Chowder Head. The optional side trip leads to an informal lookout on an unfenced rock platform.

A great spot to enjoy the sailing boats on Sydney Harbour. In spring, this walk is particularly spectacular with a wide range of wildflowers on display.

Total climbing: 36m. On this walk, you will circumnavigate Cremorne Point along the harbour-side paths, winding through gardens and sections of native bushland.

The extra time for the side trip to Robertsons Point Lookout is well rewarded and in the warmer months, why not bring your swimmers and enjoy a dip at Maccallum Pool. There are places for the kids to play, grand houses and great harbour views to enjoy. A great walk for people wanting to stretch their legs and enjoy Sydney Harbour. This walk explores the foreshore tracks of Cremorne Reserve, taking in fantastic harbour views, beautiful gardens and a sidetrip to Robertsons Point lighthouse.

Starting from Cremorne ferry wharf, the walk climbs to Robertsons Point and lighthouse, then meanders down past interesting houses and historic gardens, before delving into Mosmans Bay and finishing up at the ferry wharf. A great way to explore part of the harbour, capped off with rides on the ferry. Total climbing: 68m. This delightful walk from Cremorne to Taronga Zoo enjoys stunning harbour views and a number of sites to explore along bushland and suburban tracks. Starting from Cremorne ferry wharf, there is an option for a closer look at Robertsons Point lighthouse before continuing around Cremorne Reserve into Mosmans Bay.

The walk continues through Little Sirius Bay, and offers the chance to visit historic Camp Curlew before finishing at the scenic Taronga Zoo wharf. A great way to enjoy a few hours exploring this beautiful harbour. A short walk but a fun time. Catch a ferry to Cremorne Point and grab a bight to eat before climbing the steps and having a play in the kids playground.

Then wander along the footpath to the lookout at the end of Cremorne Point, know as Robertsons Point. The view across Sydney Harbour is great. There are also a few picnic tables to enjoy. Beyond this walk, the more adventurous can climb down the steps and ladder to the rock platform below. Total climbing: 11m. There are several interesting buildings in the Strickland House complex as well as some interesting open exotic gardens to explore.

From behind Strickland House, you will then turn right and head along a short section of the Hermitage Foreshore Walk down to Milk Beach, where you will find more great harbour and city views. Total climbing: 31m. This walk starts from Nielsen Park and follows a well maintained track along the narrow strip of harbour-side bushland to Bayview Hill Rd.

Along the way, you will visit some secluded beaches and visit the historic Strickland House. Mainly covered with large trees and thick bush, it extends like a long finger into the harbour with the foremast of the first HMAS Sydney near its southern tip. It is also of considerable historical significance.

First Fleet officers observed and named it, almost every ship entering Sydney Harbour has sailed past it, it possesses Aboriginal, military and naval associations, and it has for many years been the location of various recreational activities.

The original Aboriginal inhabitants belonged to the Borogegal clan of the Eora nation. In , he referred to 'Bradley Point'.

The Crown early acquired much of the area for military purposes. Military construction work commenced in —41, with a stone jetty and a circular sandstone gun pit, both of which still stand at the end of the head.