Bushwalking on the Bungaroo Track hiking trail

Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Bungaroo Track hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below

Bungaroo Track

Time
Length
Climb
Style

2 Hrs
4.8 km
264 m
Return

3.2 km ENE of Gordon
Garigal National Park bus

Track: Moderate

Going through a section of bush that Governor Philip reportedly walked through during the first three months after the First Fleet arrived. Well signposted and pretty this track ventures down to and across Middle Harbour Creek from St Ives. The final section of the walk where the trail crosses the creek on large stepping stones is extremely 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.

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Topographical Map of walk

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Map of Bungaroo Track hiking track
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Map Scale

1 km

Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

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Photo Gallery




	The Pipeline Servicetrail




	Entry into Garigal National Park




	Int of Pipeline and Bungaroo Tracks




	Rockplatform Lookout




	ONe of the Many Signposts along the way




	The Bungaroo Trail




	Next to Middle Harbour Creek




	Middle Harbour Creek Crossing




	Intersection of Governor Philip and Bungaroo Tracks

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 Bungaroo Track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Bungaroo Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bungaroo Track bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Bungaroo Track 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 bus to Hunter Av

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 Hunter Av

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) Hunter Av to Int of Pipeline and Bungaroo Tracks Walk: Easy - Service Trail	Distance = 1 km	Time = 20 mins
	Climb = 41 m	Descent = -48 m
From Hunter Av, the track heads south-east past the large boom gate and along the asphalt servicetrail following the large water pipe. This continues past the Barra Brui scout halls. Shortly after passing the eastern end of Hunter Av the track passes a large entry sign to Garigal National Park and beyond this the track comes to an intersection with a bushtrack heading off to the north-east.

(1.04 km) Int of Pipeline and Bungaroo Tracks to Int of Bungaroo and FiFi track Track: Moderate - Bush Track	Distance = 1.2 km	Time = 25 mins
	Climb = 21 m	Descent = -134 m
From the entry into the Bungaroo Track the track heads north-east along the sandy bushtrack. During the first section the track passes several small historical information signs. The track continues until reaching a large rockshelf lookout, with views over the valley and Middle Harbour Creek. From here the track turns to the east and goes steeply downhill until reaching the Middle Harbour Creek. During this section there are several points where rock stairs have been carved to make the walking easier. Near the bottom of the ridge the track comes to intersection with a bushtrack running parallel to the creek.

(2.2 km) Int of Bungaroo and FiFi track to Bungaroo and Governor Philip Track Int. Track: Moderate - Bush Track	Distance = 0.2 km	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = -10 m
From the intersection the track heads west along the bushtrack for a short while before coming to a large set of stepping stone boulders going across Middle Harbour Creek. The track crosses these and on the other bank comes up to an intersection with the Governor Philip Walk.

Catch the bus from Hunter Av

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 Hunter Av

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)
Mountain Equipment	72 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9419 6955	6.3 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	6.3 km
Mountain Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	6.3 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	6.2 km
All Camping Supplies	12 Railway Pde, Thornleigh	(02) 9481 0473	8.2 km

Weather and Park info

Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Cloudy, showers.

11.8°C (feels like 8.5°)

17 km/h from the WSW (gusting 19)

87% humidity (as at 24/11:35am)

Thu

14°

Cloudy, showers.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Garigal National Park Check for park closures and fire bans

Largely following Middle Harbour Creek and stretching from Seaforth in the south to St Ives in the north Garigal National Park is hidden through Sydney's Northern suburbs. Despite how close it is to large urban centres Garigal is quite beautiful with lots of different walking and cycling tracks. For those just wishing to picnic Davidson Reserve is a great spot just next to Middle Harbour Creek, under the Roseville Bridge.
$7

Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Facilities

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Bungaroo Track.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Bungaroo Track Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergancy use only	6 km (to the W)
7	SYD07	Water Tank Corner of Loftus Rd and Pennant Hills Rd PENNANT HILLS	10 km (to the W)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	14 km (to the N)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	26 km (to the SSW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	36 km (to the NNE)