A tour of the Dee Why to Curl Curl Coastal Trail, located between the suburbs of Dee Why and Curl Curl on the Sydney Northern Beaches.
The length of this walk is approximately 2kms each way.
Our starting point is Pacific Parade, Dee Why. There are plenty of options for street parking nearby, however this will also be largely dependent on the time of year when you are visiting. As the trail begins close to Dee Why Beach and ocean pool the area can be crowded on warm weekends, particular over the summer holidays. Many exit points are along the track if you are after something a bit shorter. These are at Dee Why Lane (end of Headland Road), Phyllis Lane, Molong Street and finally Huston Parade next to the Curl Curl Surf Club.
If you would prefer, you can check out the video directly on the Sunday Explorer YouTube channel (link opens in a new window).
The Dee Why to Curl Curl Coastal Trail is narrow, with many steps and tree roots along the way to watch out for. It would not be possible to take a pram along this route.
Along the way you will pass the Ghania lookout, and later the Tea Tree lookout. Both offer excellent sweeping ocean views.
One other very popular sight along this track is the “Don’t Jump Rock”. This is a slight off-track detour towards the ocean at the Curl Curl end of the track. Many of the nearby rocks have also been covered in graffiti. Please don’t add your own graffiti.
Finish off the walk with a swim in the Curl Curl ocean pool before either walking back along the track the way that you came, or take the streets for a faster walk.
Dee Why to Curl Curl Coastal Trail – Other Adventures Nearby
Visitors to the Sydney Northern Beaches have many different options after completing this trail.
To the north one of the closest options is the Long Reef Headland Trail, located at Long Reef, next to Collaroy or go another 5 minutes north and you will be at the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail. Or for something a bit different, take the 10min car ride to Allenby Park in Allambie Heights, where you will feel like you are in the middle of the remote bush. For a couple of options to the south you could try the Wormhole Tunnel (Queenscliff Tunnel) or the epic Spit Bridge to Manly Coastal Path.
Dee Why to Curl Curl Coastal Trail – Getting There
If coming by car then head towards Dee Why Beach, taking the road towards the ocean pool at the south end of the beach. You will then be on Pacific Parade, Dee Why, where you can find parking and commence the walk.
If you are coming via public transport then take the big yellow double decker B-Line bus to the Dee Why bus stop. From here you can walk to Dee Why Beach in around 10 minutes. More local buses will bring you close to the trail if you desire.
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