FerriesA Ferry is a great way to travel to and from Mosman as
you can relax whilst enjoying the scenery.On weekdays ferries
depart from Mosman Bay and South Mosman for Circular Quay
approximately every half an hour and more frequently during peak
travel times, and take approximately 20 minutes to get to Circular
Quay from Mosman Bay. Ferries to/from Circular Quay generally stop
at Mosman Bay, Cremorne Point, Taronga Zoo, South Mosman, and Old
Cremorne.Check the Sydney Ferries website for timetable information
at www.sydneyferries.infoMosman Bay Ferry Wharf is the most
accessible Ferry Wharf from both Spit Junction and Mosman Junction
and it is within a 15-20 minute walking distance. The walk to the
wharf is suitable for anyone of moderate tness. BusesThere are
numerous bus routes to and from Spit Junction and the city. There
are frequent services leaving Spit Junction for the city and buses
take approximately 20 minutes, although travel times may be longer
during peak hour. From Spit Junction buses can also be caught to
Manly, The Northern Beaches, North Sydney, St Leonards and
Chatswood.Other bus routes in Mosman include:Mosman Wharf
230Balmoral - 233, 238, 257Middle Head 244Taronga Zoo Wharf
238South Mosman - 233, 236MetrobusThe Metrobus 30 connects Mosman
with Sydneys Inner West, travelling through Cremorne, Neutral Bay,
City, Newtown, Enmore and Marrickville. For more information visit
the Sydney Buses website at www.sydneybuses.infoFree Mosman Rider
BusMosmans free hail-and-ride community bus operates seven days a
week from 8.00am to 6.00pm, transporting residents and visitors
around Mosman on a 30 minute loop. Visit MosmanRider.net for an
interactive map, indicative timetable, and the live bus tracker for
mobile devices.Mosman Rider WalksWhether you are a visitor to
Mosman wanting to sample some of its delights, or a new resident
wanting to get to know the place, walking is denitely your best
option. Clean Energy for Eternity, a local community group, has
prepared a set of eleven short walks which start and/or end on the
route of the Free Mosman Rider Bus. For walk details and maps,
visit:
www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/mosman/recreation/walks#mosman-riderTaronga
Zoo to Balmoral BeachDistance: 6 kms one wayTime suggested: 2 - 4
hoursDifculty: MediumThe walk from Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach
features breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour, whilst passing
through native bushland and historic military sites. This walk
starts near the Taronga Zoo wharf and follows the shoreline around
to Morella Road at Chowder Head. This walk continues on to Chowder
Bay, Middle Head and Balmoral Beach.Getting there:Bus route 238
runs from Balmoral to Taronga Zoo Wharf via Mosman Junction. Route
233 runs between Balmoral and Taronga Zoo (top gate). Bike parking
is located at Taronga Zoo (top gate) and Taronga Zoo Wharf.Harbour
Bridge to The Spit BridgeDistance: 17km one wayTime suggested: 6
hoursDifculty: Medium difcultyStarting at the Harbour Bridge, this
scenic route works its way around the northern shores of the
harbour. The walk passes Taronga Zoo and into Sydney Harbour
National Park, includ-ing Bradleys, Chowder, Georges and Middle
Heads. The walk then contin-ues past Balmoral Beach to The Spit
Bridge. You can break the walk up into shorter sections, using the
ferry wharves (Taronga Zoo, Mosman) and bus stops (225, 228, 244,
247, 233, 238) along the Middle Head CircuitDistance: 3.2 km
circuitTime suggested: 1 hour 30 minutesDifculty: EasyThis short,
easy walk around Middle Head contains abandoned forts and stunning
views. If you fancy a swim and a rest you can take a short detour
via Obelisk Beach (note that its a nude beach), near the start/ end
of the walk.Getting there: To nd the track go along Middle Head
Road as far as Chowder Bay Road. The track starts at the far end of
the carpark at the top of Chowder Bay Road. On weekdays bus 244
stops 600 metres from Middle Head Oval. Mosman Sustainable
Transport GuideReferencesFerry image: Manly Ferry by Yewenyi
(Flickr) under a Creative Commons licenseCycling Safety & Tips
sourced from: Sutherland Shire Council (2009) Cycling Guide,
http://sutherland.nsw.gov.au/Other Useful
Linkswww.goget.com.auwww.131500.infowww.rta.nsw.gov.auwww.bicyclensw.org.auwww.greenvehiclesguide.gov.auwww.cyclingpromotion.com.auwww.walk.com.auIndividuals
using the Mosman Sustainable Transport Guide do so at their own
risk. Mosman Council will not accept liability for personal injury
and/or damage to property. Although every care has been taken in
developing this guide, no responsibility is accepted for any errors
or omissions.For more information:Mosman CouncilCivic Centre,
Mosman SquareMOSMAN, NSW 2088Phone: (02) 9978 4000Fax: (02) 9978
4132Email: [email protected] on
100% recycled carbon neutral paperWalking in MosmanThere are many
beautiful foreshore and bushland walks in Mosman suitable for all
levels of tness, showcasing Aboriginal heitage, reections of
European settlement, unique bushland areas with an abundance of
native ora and fauna, and extensive views of Sydney Harbour. All
walks in Mosman are easily accessible by public transport or on the
free Mosman Rider Bus. Bike racks are also available for cyclists,
and walkers will nd facilities such as bubblers and water rell
stations, toilets, and swimming spots on most of the walks. Mosman
also has a range of cafes and restaurants on route with harbour
views. The topography of the Mosman area is such that you will
encounter at least one hill on most of the walks, however there are
some relatively at and easy walks such as the Middle Head circuit.
For more ambitious walkers, the Harbour Bridge to The Spit Bridge
walk should provide a challenge.Mosman to Taronga ZooDistance: 2 km
one wayTime suggested: 1 hourDifculty: MediumThis walk starts at
Mosman Bay and travels past Little Sirius Cove, out to the point,
where there are excellent harbour views. The shady path winds
through bushland alongside Taronga Zoo to reach the Taronga Zoo
Wharf. Note that the route is partly on road and does include steep
sections and stairs. Getting there: Route 236 travels to Mosman Bay
Wharf from Spit Junction via Mosman Junction. Route 233 travels to
Mosman Bay Wharf from Balmoral via Mosman Junction. Bike parking is
located at Mosman Bay Wharf.Harbour Bridge to The Spit
BridgeDistance: 17 km one wayTime suggested: 6 hoursDifculty:
MediumStarting at the Harbour Bridge, this scenic route works its
way around the northern shores of the harbour, passing Taronga Zoo
and Sydney Harbour National Park. The walk then continues past
Balmoral Beach to The Spit Bridge. Getting there: You can break the
walk up into shorter sections using the ferry wharves (Taronga Zoo,
Mosman) and bus stops (225, 228, 244, 247, 233, 238) along the
route. Bike parking is located at The Spit. Car sharingThe GoGet
Car Share Scheme in Mosman provides residents and visitors with
access to vehicles that are available 24/7 and can be hired for as
little as one hour, a day or a week. Car sharing is an alternative
to car ownership for people that dont require access to a car all
the time, resulting in considerable cost savings for the user. Car
sharing reduces demand on parking, trafc congestion, pollution and
greenhouse gas emmissions. On average, each car share vehicle
replaces seven private motor vehicles parked and travelling on our
roads!There are ve GoGet vehicles with designated parking spaces
located in Mosman Square, Raglan Street East and Stanton Road
Carparks, on Brady Street opposite Bridgepoint, and on Cowles Road
near the corner of Military Road. The cars can be booked online at
www.goget.com.au or P: 1300 769 389. COUNCILMosman Cycling in
MosmanMosman has a number of cycling routes, offering great
potential for recreational and commuting cyclists, including scenic
routes, spectacular views, and cafes along the way. Apart from
several local cycling routes, there is also a regional route
linking Mosman to North Sydney, City and Manly. Cycling in Mosman
can be challenging with some steep hills and with most routes
graded as medium difculty. Trafc volumes can be high along Spit and
Military Roads, particularly during peak hour, so it is recommended
that you avoid these roads if possible. The local cycling routes
have been designed to avoid these main roads.If you are going to
tackle the regional cycling route and you are travelling south
along the Spit Bridge it is recommended that you ride along the
cycle route on the right, cross Spit Road at the rst set of lights
after the bridge then turn left onto Parriwi Road at the sign No
Left Turn, cyclists excepted. A new local cycle route at Spit West
connects the regional cycle route to The Spit foreshore. The route
provides an alternate to the one mentioned above and allows
cyclists to avoid the Spit Road and Military Road corridor.Cycling
Safety and TipsSpecial road rules for cyclists include:Cyclists
must give way to pedestriansand walk with their bike when using a
pedestrian crossing.Cyclists (especially children) shoulddismount
and walk their bikes acrossintersections.Children under 12 years of
age may legally ride on the footpath. Anadultmay ride on the
footpath ifaccompanying a child under 12years of age.Cyclists are
able to ride two abreast,but not more than 1.5m apart.Cyclists can
ride in transit lanes andbus lanes, but not in a bus only lane.Wear
a helmetA helmet, when tted correctly, can reduce the risk of
head/brain injury by up to 85 per cent. It is compulsory to wear an
Australian Standards approved, correctly tted helmet. Reectors and
lightsAll bikes must have a red rear reector. At night and in low
light conditions you must display a white light on the front and a
red light on the rear.Make sure you can be seen Always wear bright
and reective clothing during the day and reective clothing at
night.Hand signalsAlways use the correct hand signals before
turning left or right, and when changing lanes to let others know
what you are doing. Shared pathwaysWhen using shared pathways keep
to the left to avoid collisions and always give way to pedestrians
in both directions. Always use your bell to warn pedestrians that
you are approaching and before overtaking them. Dont speedBe
considerate and go at a slower pace for pedestrians on shared
pathways as they are used by vulnerable people like children, the
elderly and the disabled.Yourguidetowalking,cycling,car sharingand
catching public transport in Mosman.COUNCILMosman
