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Map of Engravings Track
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Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Engravings Track bushwalking track

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

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
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Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.2km
		Time	45 mins
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Grade 3/6 Track: Moderate	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		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
1.3km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 760m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (45m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track
Around 1.4km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 760m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs
Around 1.3km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 850m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required
This whole walk, 2.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 2.2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
This whole walk, 2.2km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Track Notes

Wildwalks
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Catch the bus to Seaforth Oval
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 Seaforth Oval
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 this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Seaforth Oval	Alt = 113 m
Seaforth Oval is a large playing oval on the Wakehurst Parkway in North Balgowlah. It is managed by Manly Council, who have also recently been upgrading the Timber Getters Track in association with NPWS. There is a distant view of Chatswood from the oval. There are toilets, but they are usually locked. There is a large car park, shelter and sign with information about the Harbour to Hawkesbury walk. More info

(0 km) Seaforth Oval to Int of the Timbergetters and Engraving Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 46 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -2 m
From the corner of the car park with the information signs, the walk heads into the bush and down the wooden steps to the bottom, where it flattens out at the signposted intersection with the Engraving Track[1].

(0.05 km) Int of the Timbergetters and Engraving Tracks to Int of Engraving and Wakehurst Parkway Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack,servicetrail	Length = 1.59 km	Time = 29 mins
	Climb = 38 m	Descent = -25 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Engraving Track' arrow on the sign[2], winding along the flat track through the thick scrub. After a little while, the track steps up onto a short rock platform, passes a short track (which heads out to Wakehurst Parkway) and continues past the end of a metal fence. From here, the track continues through the bush for a short distance before coming to the end of a management trail at a telegraph pole. Continue straight: From the end of the track, this walk follows the management trail running parallel with the power lines and Wakehurst Parkway (you can usually hear traffic noise through the bush). The walk continues along the management trail through the tall scrub for a while before coming to an intersection with a short track on the right (connecting to Wakehurst Parkway).

(1.63 km) Int of Engraving and Wakehurst Parkway Tracks to Aboriginal Rock Engravings Track: Moderate - bushtrack,servicetrail	Length = 175 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -2 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the trail running parallel with some power lines on the left, and the sound of Wakehurst Parkway to the right. After only 20 metres, the walk comes to an intersection with another track on the left (which crosses under the power lines). Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the trail running parallel with the power lines (over to the left). The trail heads through the tall scrub for a while before coming to a long fence on the left, and follows this for a short distance until coming to a small 'Aboriginal Site' sign[3] .

Rock Engraving Site	Alt = 122 m
This protected site boasts a number of Aboriginal engravings in the sandstone platform. The area is fenced off from the Engraving Track, limiting the view of the engravings. Remember this area has special meaning to the traditional owners, and care should be taken to preserve this site for future generations.

(1.81 km) Aboriginal Rock Engravings to End of Bantry Bay Road Walk: Easy - servicetrail	Length = 346 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -2 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the trail, keeping the Aboriginal Site and the power lines on the left. The trail meanders through the bush for a while before heading through a metal gate and past a 'Garigal National Park' sign[4], continuing along in the same manner for a little while longer to the end of Bantry Bay Road.

Catch the bus from End of Bantry Bay Road
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 End of Bantry Bay Road
There is free parking available. 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
Map Car Shuffle
	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)
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	4.1 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	5 km
Mountain Equipment	72 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9419 6955	5 km
Mountain Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	5.1 km
Kellys Camping & Outdoors	826 Pittwater Rd , Dee Why	(02) 9972 0061	5.2 km

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

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Engravings Track Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	14 km (to the WNW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	21 km (to the NNW)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	24 km (to the SSW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	30 km (to the W)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	39 km (to the N)

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 1 hour 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

Shower or two. ~9.5°C (feels like ~3.4°) 20 km/h from the WSW (gusting 26) ~73% humidity     (as at 20/01:05am)

Garigal National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
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.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment.


Manly Warringah War Memorial Park (Manly Dam) In 1892 the CUrl Curl creek was dammed to for a water reservoir for Manly village, over the years the wall was raised till it held 2 mega litres. Now a War Memorial Park it boasts a series of picnic areas along the western shoreline, with children play areas and other facilities. There are also a number of walking and cycling tracks around the lake. The lake is used by powered and unpowered boats, and can be quite busy on hot weekend days.
Region: Sydney & surrounds
I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment.

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