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Banks-Solander Track
Time: 20 mins Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
2.4 km ENE of Kurnell
Length: 0.9 km Walk Length
As this is a Circuit style walk, the 0.9 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again
Botany Bay National Park
Climb: 11 m Total Climbing
This walk has a total cumulative climb of 11 m, this is the total of the elevation gains made in each of the walks uphill sections
There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk There is a bus stop within 2km of the start and end of this walk
Style: Circuit
Walk: Easy

A short and fairly easy walk in the area surrounding the Botany Bay Discovery Centre. The trail passes through a nice eucalyptus forest, passing large ferns, along a well maintained track. If you're thinking about going to the Discovery Centre at Botany Bay, then this walk is well worth doing.


Fire rating NONE (No Ban)
  Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Banks-Solander Track

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Banks-Solander Track
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Botany Bay Discovery Centre
Cape Solander Dr
North end of Banks Solander Track
South end of Banks Solander Track
North end of Banks Solander Track
Cape Solander Dr
Starting point for this hiking track: Botany Bay Discovery Centre

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 notes here
 Port Hacking 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-91294N 
 Port Hacking 1:100 000 Map Series 9129 

Photo Gallery

 
Botany Discovery Centre and car park
 
Botany Discovery Centre and car park +
 
Trail near Botany Discovery Centre
 
Trail near Botany Discovery Centre +
 
Near Solander Rd
 
Near Solander Rd +

 
Eucalypts close up on Banks-Solander Trail
 
Eucalypts close up on Banks-Solander Trail +
 
Boardwalkon the Banks-Solander Trail
 
Boardwalkon the Banks-Solander Trail +
 
Sign near Botany Discovery Centre
 
Sign near Botany Discovery Centre +

 
The Yena Track meets the northern end of Banks-Solander track
 
The Yena Track meets the northern end of Banks-Solander track +
 
Part of the Banks Solander Boardwalk
 
Part of the Banks Solander Boardwalk +
 
The Banks Solander Trail
 
The Banks Solander Trail +

 
The Banks-Solander Trail passes by several large ferns
 
The Banks-Solander Trail passes by several large ferns +
 
Towering gums on the Banks-Solander Trail
 
Towering gums on the Banks-Solander Trail +
 
Southern end of Banks-Solander Trail
 
Southern end of Banks-Solander Trail +

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Banks-Solander Track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Banks-Solander Track bushwalking track



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

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of 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
.


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


Catch the bus to Botany Bay Discovery Centre
Public transport (bus) available to this Bushwalk 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
You can drive or ride to this start of this Bushwalk 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
Public transport (bus) available from this Bushwalk 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
You can drive or ride from this end of this Bushwalk 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

Drive from:
From the end of the walk

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
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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.
Mostly sunny.
~12.9°C (feels like ~11.9°)
13 km/h from the SW (gusting 13)
~61% humidity     (as at 21/02:04am)
A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

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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