Balmoral History
The Lawry Plunkett Reserve adjacent to the southern end of Balmoral Beach has a shady walking track through natural bushland and an impressive rock cutting, a remnant of the Balmoral tramway system which operated from 1922 to 1958. Until the 1950s, trams rattled down this cutting to Balmoral Beach! Once overgrown and inaccessible, the cutting now forms part of this beautifully developed walking track connecting The Esplanade at Balmoral Beach with Mulbring St.
I usually do a 30-40 minute loop walking down Mulbring St and then follow the bush track through the reserve to Balmoral Beach. For an extra workout, I take the stairs at the end of Botanic Rd back to Mulbring St (the stairs are well hidden). The surrounding streets with their lush gardens and stylish homes make this a real tropical paradise!
Information
Where: Balmoral, Sydney NSW
Walks: 30 – 40 minutes – easy-grade
Dogs: Yes – also Check Where to Walk your Dogs – Mosman
Open: Every day – no entry fees
Getting there: Balmoral can be reached by Bus & Car
Visit: Explore Lower North Shore
I have been in this walk, it’s beautiful & lots of birdsong. I Have seen bush care volunteers working here.
Thanks for your feedback Carol 🙂 It is a hidden gem, I love the birdsong too!
Robyn