Grotto Point Lookout
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The irregularity of Sydney Harbour gives the craggy coastline its remarkable beauty. There are several lookout points overhanging the coast for us mortals to take some time out of our busy lives and get lost in the admirable beauty of nature. One such lookout is Grotto Point.
A part of the Sydney Harbour National Park, the trail to Grotto Point begins at the end of Barrabooka street in Clontarf. Although a small stretch of about 600 metres, the trail is partly rocky, falling and rising frequently. After a heavy downpour, the unpaved track gets muddy and slippery, taking almost twenty minutes to cover the distance (as it did the day we went). It is a deviation from the Manly Scenic Walkway towards the
Grotto Point Lighthouse .
Thick brushwood lines the entire path. Attracted to the wild flowers (Crowea, Banksia, Thysanotus, Epacris and many more), we made numerous stops to take pictures of the little beauties that laced the twists and turns of the trail. Just before end of the trail marked by the lighthouse at the tip of the lookout, is a small bifurcation that leads to a rocky protrusion with sweeping views of the Tasman sea. Passing yachts added activity in the blue canvass outstretched before our eyes.
The Wild Beauties (images courtesy of Chetan Prusty)
Grotto Point Lighthouse
Functioning since 1911, the lighthouse (also referred to as Port Jackson Entrance Range Front Light) was designed by Maurice Festu and currently runs on electricity. Small compared to its much bigger counterparts (
Macquarie, Hornby and Barrenjoey lighthouses), the lighthouse is completely fenced unlike the others and closed to public.
If you love traveling green then public transport is also at your disposal (no headache of parking your car as well). The nearest bus stop is on Alma Street, from where the lighthouse is a mere 1.3 kms.
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