Palm Beach to Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk

Palm Beach to Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk

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Posted 2014-07-10 by Tracey Trinderfollow
We were all shocked last Summer when the Barrenjoey Headland was overwhelmed by a devastating bushfire that tore through one weekend. Luckily the lighthouse and the keeper's cottages were saved and the easy sandstone walk to the top is still open.

In fact, if there was ever an upside to such a dramatic event then it would have to be the new improved views. As a long time fan of the walk which I've done many times over the years, I finally got up there with the family the other day for the first time since the fire.

It was absolutely changed, but it's totally stunning in a whole new way. The views from the path, which were once glimpses, are now much more open and the blue water and open sky make a dramatic backdrop for the charred trees which look like majestic, black sculptures.



For anyone with an interest in Australian flora it is wonderful to witness the way the Australian bush regenerates itself after such devastation. There are tiny new trees and bushes bursting to life everywhere; bright green against the orange sandstone and charred earth.


And now that the views at the top are practically 360 uninterrupted degrees, it is also an amazing place for a bit of lazy whale watching and a picnic (which is what we did.) Otherwise you can stop off at the Boat House cafe for a spot of lunch, ice cream or a coffee after your walk and gaze out at the water in the winter sunshine.

If you decide to make a weekend of it there are lots of gorgeous, very reasonable accommodation options including; www.pittwaterstudiocottage.com and www.treetopsretreat.net, or for a real upmarket splurge www.jonahs.com.au

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