Timeline
09:00
Pick up a coffee or light breakfast at Drift Cafe. It opens early, making it the perfect spot to start your morning without waiting in line.
09:15
Walk into Headland Park. The park is designed for bushwalking and offers spectacular views over the harbour and the city. Use the well-formed bushwalks to find a quiet spot.
09:45
Head to the Headland Park Lookout. It is just a short walk from the main park area. Stand here and look out over Middle Head. On your left you can see towards Manly, and on your right towards Watsons Bay. The view straight out the heads is front and centre.
10:30
End your walk with a late morning snack or lunch at Cafe La Mer. It is located nearby and offers a relaxed atmosphere to finish your outing.
Local tip
The park is free to enter and park. Buses 244 and 288 service the area on weekdays. On weekends, buses connect with the Taronga Zoo Ferry.
Check before you go
- Drift Cafe is open Mo-Su 06:30-16:30.
- Cafe La Mer is open 07:00-15:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sydney (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).