Mosman Hideaway
Sirius Cove is a quiet hideaway in Mosman, surrounded by lush coastal vegetation, a small well protected beach and a number of quaint boatsheds. Adjacent to the Sirius Cove beach is a park area that attracts plenty of locals… and their dogs too! It’s one of those parks where dogs can roam free, and they do.
Sirius Cove Reserve
The Reserve with its BBQ and playground facilities is a popular place for families and dog lovers. The harbour views as well as the quaint boatsheds make this tiny cove picture perfect!
We usually access the reserve from Mosman Bay, via Curraghbeena Road, then walk the path and stairs. Approaching from this direction one can appreciate the beauty of the cove, especially with the Scout Hall and colourful canoes lined up along the beach.
Sirius Cove to Taronga Zoo – walk
On the eastern side of the cove is a beautiful track that follows the foreshore to Taronga Zoo and beyond. The track has recently undergone repair work, so it’s quite an easy walk with some fantastic views along the way.
There are plenty of harbour views and the lush vegetation makes it a great place for walking in the warmer months. Make sure to take the side track out to Little Sirius Point as there are some fabulous views looking back to the city.
A further 5-10 minute walk east of the Taronga Zoo Ferry wharf is Athol Hall, a heritage building nestled in the trees with spectacular views across Sydney Harbour. This is both a Cafe and Function Centre, so don’t be surprised to see a wedding celebration in progress.
On our most recent walk we started a little late in the day, fortunate as we caught a magical sunset on the way back!
If you prefer not to retrace your steps along the foreshore, it’s an easy walk back via Bradleys Head Rd and streets, as highlighted on the map below. Waters Lane is a leafy path and stairs that leads you down to Sirius Cove Rd.
Information
Where: Sirius Cove Road, Mosman
Allow: 1-2 hours for the walk (see map below)
Getting there: Car – Ferry to Taronga Zoo or Mosman Bay & walk
Also see: Lower North Shore Outings
Map
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Such a magical part of our wonderful world and one of my all time favourites. Beautiful photos and words about this special place.
Thank you Jan… I remind myself nearly every day that I am so fortunate to be surrounded by such beauty & so very lucky to have the time to enjoy it!
This is a beautiful walk and I particularly enjoy to do it in the afternoon, as I love how the light plays with the branches of the gum trees! One of my favourite walks.. and I usually come across the beautiful water dragons along the way! 🙂
So true Karen… afternoon & evening walks are particularly beautiful 🙂