West Head Swimming Holes
Sightseeing
Distance: 200m return. Ease of Access: Easy
A secluded pool accessed via a short scramble down to the creek from McCarrs Creek Road. At the top of the falls is a series of small cascades, and below is Upper Gledhill Falls and a deep swimming hole that’s popular in summer.
Location: Near the junction of McCarrs Creek Road and West Head Road.
Upper Gledhill Falls
Distance: 200m return. Ease of Access: Easy
A secluded pool accessed via a short scramble down to the creek from McCarrs Creek Road. At the top of the falls is a series of small cascades, and below is Upper Gledhill Falls and a deep swimming hole that’s popular in summer.
Location: Near the junction of McCarrs Creek Road and West Head Road.
Distance: 800m return. Ease of Access: Easy.
The easiest beach to get to at West Head, this secluded beach is accessed via a short walk down from West Head Lookout. A bit rocky but still a nice swimming beach.
Location: Park at the end of West Head Road (West Head Lookout)
West Head Beach
Distance: 800m return. Ease of Access: Easy.
The easiest beach to get to at West Head, this secluded beach is accessed via a short walk down from West Head Lookout. A bit rocky but still a nice swimming beach.
Location: Park at the end of West Head Road (West Head Lookout)
Distance: 2km return. Ease of Access: Easy.
Arguably the nicest of the West Head beaches, accessed via a pleasant bushwalking trail down from West Head Road. Shaded areas and a good chance of seeing kangaroos grazing on the grass. The beach is generally not too busy.
Location: Park at the end of West Head Road (West Head Lookout)
Flint And Steel Beach
Distance: 2km return. Ease of Access: Easy.
Arguably the nicest of the West Head beaches, accessed via a pleasant bushwalking trail down from West Head Road. Shaded areas and a good chance of seeing kangaroos grazing on the grass. The beach is generally not too busy.
Location: Park at the end of West Head Road (West Head Lookout)