Mosman Short Walks

Garden Suburb Hidden Paths

Mosman is considered by many to be one of Australia’s premier suburbs, surrounded by water on three sides and dotted with stunning bays, beaches and parklands. Not only is Mosman a natural beauty, but it is also home to some superb harbourside restaurants and cafes, boutique shops and impressive heritage sites. Many of the leafy streets showcase contemporary and heritage architecture set within well loved and cared for gardens. A number of streets also reveal hidden pathways that lead to new discoveries… and some with very spectacular views!

Short Walks – 1 – 1.5 Hours

The inspiration to write this post came from the short walks I enjoy around Mosman. They are not walked purely for exercise, but because I adore exploring and photographing charming streets, gardens and views.

By taking an unplanned route, my partner and I have discovered numerous hidden paths, bush tracks and new vistas around Mosman. I hope you enjoy this selection of five of my favourite local street walks.

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1. Rawson Park – Georges Heights – Pretoria Ave

A circular route via Rawson Park, along the leafy Headland Park track to the Georges Heights Artist Precinct… if you have time, enjoy a coffee or bite to eat at Frenchy’s outdoor café, then wander over to Pretoria Ave for superb views of Balmoral. We did the walk in the late afternoon when the light was golden, magic!

1 Rawson Park – Walking Map

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2. Upper Boyle St – Kareela St – Cremorne Point

This inspiring walk showcases beautiful Mosman Bay and the eastern path along Cremorne Point. Start at Upper Boyle Street to enjoy the expansive views down Mosman Bay, then wander along pretty Iredale Ave and Kareela Street with their palms, ferns and attractive gardens, before joining the well known Cremorne Point path. Other than the many stairs leading from the Cremorne Point path to Upper Boyle St, this is quite an easy circular route.

2. Upper Boyle St – Walking Map

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3. Mandalong Lane – The Esplanade – Fairfax Rd

One of the things we love about Mosman is how many of the cul-de-sacs hide secret paths. The Mandalong Lane path is a recent discovery and where we started our walk, although being a circular route you can of course start from anywhere 🙂 With fabulous views over Balmoral and gorgeous homes and gardens along the way we are sure to return. There are quite a few steps but overall it’s still a reasonably easy walk.

3. Mandalong Lane – Walking Map

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4. Mosman Bay & South Mosman

This is one of our regular ‘exercise’ walks… there are plenty of stairs to work the legs! The views from Mosman Bay Wharf over the marina and the Rowing Club are particularly appealing, and from Musgrave St you can enjoy spectacular views over Mosman Bay to the CBD (for the best views stay on the high side of Musgrave St wherever possible). When you reach Curraghbeena Point, take a break to admire the unique sandstone apartment block ‘The Castle’ and the views from the adjacent small park.

4 Mosman Bay – South Mosman – Walking Map

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5. Georges Heights-Headlands Park – Hidden Path

The Georges Heights area has many inspiring bushwalks, as well as an artist precinct, cafes, white sandy beaches and the fabulous Georges Heights lookout. This walk includes a small section of Headlands Park, a hidden bush track, the long stairway to Balmoral beach and another bush track that leads to the Burnt Orange Restaurant… in case you fancy a coffee, brunch or lunch 🙂

We visited in early Spring when the Australian native flowers were at their best. It’s quite a shady walk so good for those hot summer days as well…. i.e. if you don’t mind lots of stairs!

5. Georges Heights – Walking Map

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Information

Where: Mosman Sydney NSW
Walks: 1.0 – 1.5 hour – easy-medium grade
Dogs: Yes – also Check Where to Walk your Dogs – Mosman
Open: Every day – no entry fees
Getting there: Mosman can be reached by Ferry, Bus & Car
Visit: Explore Lower North Shore