Woolooware Bay shared pathway

This is another fantastic walk that you can do in the Sutherland Shire and a walk that we have been dying to check out for a long time now. You start just behind the shopping mall in Woolooware, beside the Cronulla Sharks Rugby League stadium and follow the 5km flat walk all the way to Taren Point. This is a very popular paved path and boardwalk trail used by pedestrians, cyclists and unfortunately e-bikes also, that seem to be taking over the Shire lately.

Along the Woolooware to Taren Point boardwalk, you move through a changing mix of natural and urban scenery. The early stretch is all mangroves and shallow waterways, especially around the edge of the Towra Point Nature Reserve, where you can often spot shorebirds, pelicans and other wetland life feeding on the mudflats at low tide.

Fortunately for us and many others, there is a local brewery along the route, offering unique beers and quite often has a food truck parked up for the day too. The Hairyman Brewery is a favourite of ours and produces the very popular Pop Ale, a beer made with malt & hops, a dash of superior New Guinea vanilla plus the genius that is Creaming Soda (Hairyman Brewery, 2018).

As you continue, the views open up to fishing spots, passing cyclists and glimpses across the Georges River, with boats and yachts becoming more frequent near the Captain Cook Bridge. The walk gradually shifts from quiet nature to a more working waterfront feel, with marinas and light industry appearing around Taren Point. You can also opt to keep walking over the Captain Cook Bridge where you can take in the breathtaking water and city views before reaching the St. George Sailing Club for a bite to eat.

All in all, a fantastic day out and a very enjoyable way of getting your steps in for the day. Great exercise and nourishment for the soul 🧘🏼‍♂️