Coal Loader Heritage Tour

Join Coal Loader volunteer Susan for a special heritage tour celebrating the 100th anniversary of Balls Head Reserve.

With a personal family connection to the Coal Loader’s industrial past, Susan will share stories of the site’s history, from its days as a working coal-loading facility to its transformation into a center for sustainability.

Explore the 2.8-hectare site and Tunnel One while discovering how heritage conservation, adaptive reuse and sustainability have shaped this unique part of Sydney Harbour.

Start Point: Welcome Desk outside The Coal Loader

What to bring

• Sturdy enclosed footwear suitable for uneven surfaces

• Sun protection, including a hat and sunscreen

• Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions

• A bottle of drinking water

Suitable for

Adults and children. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Accessibility

This guided walk takes place on mostly sealed walking paths, however there will be some uneven surfaces, moderate slopes and steps. There is a lift that can be used to avoid steps.

Join us for this special Centenary event and discover the people, places and stories that have shaped Balls Head Reserve over the past century.