Bushwalking on the Mt Ku-Ring-Gai to Calna Creek hiking trail

Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Mt Ku-Ring-Gai to Calna Creek hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below

Mt Ku-Ring-Gai to Calna Creek

Time
Distance
Climb
Style

4 Hrs
8.6 km
633 m
Return

6.2 km NNE of Hornsby
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Track: Hard

From the ridge above Berowra Creek this track goes steeply down into the valley following Calna Creek. The narrow bushtrail section is quite beautiful with plenty of small creek crossings and sandstone overhangs. The grasslands section just before coming to the junction of Calna and Berowra Creeks is also very pretty.

Bushwalking can be fun and interesting when you are well prepared. Please ensure you and your group are well prepared and equipped for all possible dangers. The authors, staff and owners of wildwalks take care in preparing these notes but do not accept responsibility for any inconvenience, loss or injury sustained when using these notes. Please take care and feel free to provide feedback through our website.
Please note that side trips and alternate routes mentioned in these notes are not included in the tracks overall rating, distance or time estimate. The notes also only describe the side trip and alternate routes in one direction.

Topographical Map of walk

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Map of Mt Ku-Ring-Gai to Calna Creek hiking track
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Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

Print a map and track knotes here

Hornsby

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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map

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Photo Gallery




	Beach on the eastern side of Calna Creek




	Benowie Walking Track, Mt Ku-ring-gai




	Bushtrack through the ferns




	Calana Creek Int




	Campsite before Calana Creek Int




	Clearing at bottom of first hill




	One of several small creek crossings




	One of the several overhangs that the track goes under




	Small bridge just reaching the head of Calna Creek

Terrain profile

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Mt Ku-Ring-Gai to Calna Creek bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Mt Ku-Ring-Gai to Calna Creek bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mt Ku-Ring-Gai to Calna Creek bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Mt Ku-Ring-Gai to Calna Creek bushwalking track

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Catch the train to Mount Kuring-gai Station

Check out the facilities at Mount Kuring-gai Station You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your train trip to the start of the walk. Plan a trip from --> Central \| Chatswood \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Catch the bus to Mt Ku-ring-gai Railway Station

You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the start of the walk. Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Drive to Mt Ku-ring-gai Railway Station

There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of the walk. Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

(0 km) Mt Ku-ring-gai Railway Station to Entry into Berowra Valley Regional Park via Glenview Rd Walk: Easy - footpath	Distance = 0.3 km	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 6 m	Descent = -13 m
From the west end of Mt Ku-ring-gai railway station the track turns left and heads south along the Pacific Hwy until coming to the traffic lights at the intersection with Glenview Rd. Immediately after crossing the road a servicetrail veers off Glenview Rd marked by a large boom gate and sign stating Berowra Valley Regional Park.

(0.34 km) Entry into Berowra Regional Valley Park via Glenview Rd to Calna Creek Int Track: Hard - Bush Track	Distance = 3.9 km	Time = 1 Hrs 40 mins
	Climb = 202 m	Descent = -412 m
From the entry into the park marked by the large signs and boom gate this track begins by descending very steeply down an asphalted servicetrail until reaching a large grassy clearing at the bottom. From this point the track turns north-west and continues along a narrow bushtrack steadily descending until reaching Calna Creek. Once the track reaches the creek it continues alongside it following the Great North Walk markers. At various points the track crosses the creek at the shallow points. This is achieved by stepping stones and boulders. This continues until the track flattens out on the eastern bank of the creek and goes through the grasslands until reaching a small makeshift campsite. Approximately 100m beyond the campsite the track comes to an intersection with another bushtrack. This is marked with Great North Walk signs and a large bridge crossing the creek to the west.

Catch the train from Mount Kuring-gai Station

Check out the facilities at Mount Kuring-gai Station You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your train trip home from the end of the walk. Plan a trip to --> Central \| Chatswood \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Catch the bus from Mt Ku-ring-gai Railway Station

You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip home from the end of the walk. Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Drive from Mt Ku-ring-gai Railway Station

There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your your trip home from the end of the walk. Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
All Camping Supplies	12 Railway Pde, Thornleigh	(02) 9481 0473	10.2 km
Mountain Equipment	72 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9419 6955	16.5 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	16.5 km
Mountain Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	16.6 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	16.4 km

Weather and Park info

Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Mostly fine and sunny.

18.4°C (feels like 18.0°)

6 km/h from the NW (gusting 11)

68% humidity (as at 14/11:04am)

Wed

19°

Mostly fine and sunny.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Mt Ku-Ring-Gai to Calna Creek.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Mt Ku-Ring-Gai to Calna Creek Click to re-center search
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	4 km (to the N)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergancy use only	10 km (to the SSW)
7	SYD07	Water Tank Corner of Loftus Rd and Pennant Hills Rd PENNANT HILLS	12 km (to the SW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	28 km (to the NNE)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	35 km (to the S)