Box Head track — Attraction in Box Head

Nice trail, with views throughout the last third, to a beautiful look-out. Path is well worn and the walk mostly shady through gum forests. From the start of the trail there is only a modest altitude changes. There is a bit of a rock scramble towards the end but it’s suitable for young kids (4yo up). On a humid, sunny 25C Summer’s Day there were incredible numbers of mosquitos for most of the trail. Recommend sunscreen and mozzie repellent. Also recommend you bring water. If approaching the start of the trail from the ferry wharf, you’ll be walking along the street (leaving off to your left) and then heading up a narrow path between two houses marked Lobster’s Beach. This walk is steep. As you reach a cross roads at the end of the paved path, Lobster’s Beach is straight ahead (up stairs) and the Box Head trail is...

A fantastic walk with uninterrupted scenery all along. The path is well maintained and you will be walking on the mountain ridge with water on both side, making it one of the kind in the Sydney region.

The walk is relatively easy, with some descend when you are reaching the headland. It took us a little more than an hour for the return trip.

4wd is recommended for the last stretch of road. If not a high clearance SUV should do in...

Most important: NSW parks website says 2WD access Do not come here in your 2WD No toilets here so finish the business before arriving.

Seasonal advice Visited on Dec 31, maybe it’s seasonal mosquitoes were swarming like hell, had to wind up and return as we were unprepared and fear of encephalitis was...