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Map of Banks-Solander Track
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Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Banks-Solander Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Banks-Solander Track bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	900m
		Time	20 mins
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Grade 2/6 Walk: Easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
This whole walk, 900m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track
This whole walk, 900m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs
This whole walk, 900m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
This whole walk, 900m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 900m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
This whole walk, 900m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Track Notes

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Catch the bus to Botany Bay Discovery Centre
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive to Botany Bay Discovery Centre
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

(0 km) Botany Bay Discovery Centre to North end of Banks Solander Track Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 182 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = -1 m
From the discovery centre, this walk heads south, out of the car park along the track leading to Banks-Solander Track (signposted 'Banks-Solander Track'). This track follows a shady bush trail through the ferns along a part-track, part-boardwalk trail until coming to an intersection with a road signposted as Cape Solander Drive. Continue straight: From the intersection with the road, this walk heads south along the service trail for a short while before coming to a intersection with a bush track off to the left.

(0.18 km) North end of Banks Solander Track to South end of Banks Solander Track Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 315 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 8 m	Descent = -5 m
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk turns off onto the narrower, sandy track. The walk heads east along the bush track, the Banks Solander Track, and soon bends to the right. This track goes through a shady woodland and ferns forest, at times over boardwalk, passing a notable large, interesting tree fern partway along the track. The walk emerges onto a management trail.

(0.5 km) South end of Banks Solander Track to Botany Bay Discovery Centre Walk: Easy - servicetrail,bushtrack,bushtrack	Length = 406 m	Time = 7 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -6 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads north along the gravelly management trail for a little over 200m, until coming to an intersection with a bush track on the right. (It is possible to see Solander Rd.) Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads north along the service trail for a short while before coming to an intersection with Cape Solander Dr. Just across from here is the start of another bush track. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads north along the bush track, away from Cape Solander Drive. This track follows a shady bush trail through the ferns along a part-track, part-boardwalk trail, until coming to the car park of the discovery centre. (signposted as the 'Banks-Solander Track').

Catch the bus from Botany Bay Discovery Centre
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive from Botany Bay Discovery Centre
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport links currently not working, sorry

Public Transport Timetables
	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney		From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
Driving Directions
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Kingsford Camping & Disposals	309 Anzac Pde, Kingsford	(02) 9663 3535	9.3 km
Caravan Accessories Pty Ltd	33 Rocky Point Rd , Kogarah	(02) 9588 3400	8.7 km
Boots Great Outdoors	23 Koonya Cct, Caringbah	(02) 9542 8988	9.6 km
Carlton Canvas Co	337 Princes Hwy, Carlton	(02) 9587 0208	9.6 km
Brandt Bros Est 1878	141 Devonshire St , Surry Hills	(02) 9318 2666	13.2 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Banks-Solander Track.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Banks-Solander Track Click to re-center search
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	12 km (to the WNW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	32 km (to the NNW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	38 km (to the NW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	44 km (to the N)
3	VMG3	Mine commsite WESTCLIFF COLLIERY	44 km (to the SW)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 40 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Mostly sunny. ~12.9°C (feels like ~11.9°) 13 km/h from the SW (gusting 13) ~61% humidity     (as at 21/02:04am)

Botany Bay National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment.

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