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Pipeline to Davidson Park via Casuarina Track
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
3 Hrs 30 mins
8 km
377 m
One way
0.9 km S of Saint Ives
Garigal National Park
Track: Moderate
This track begins as a wide servicetrail along the Pipeline Track which soon heads down to Middle Harbour Crk along the dry, narrow Bungaroo Track. At the creek there is a wonderful first spot to break at the stepping stones. The track changes to being a beautiful creek walk before climbing up onto the ridge above Middle Harbour Creek. There are some fantastic views at this point. Finishing at Davidson Reserve is a great way to end a scenic bushwalk through the heart of Garigal National Park.
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(0 km) Hunter Av to Bungaroo and Governor Philip Track Int. Track: Moderate - servicetrail, bushtrack, bushtrack
Distance = 2.4 km
Time = 50 mins
Climb = 72 m
Descent = -192 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. 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. 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.
(2.41 km) Bungaroo and Governor Philip Track Int. to Int of Davidson and Governor Phillip tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 34 m
Descent = -41 m
From the intersection the track heads south-east alongside Middle Harbour Creek. The track soon comes to an intersection with a servicetrail then slightly up the hill is signposted as the Davidson Track. (This intersection is just before the large pipeline going across Middle Harbour Creek.)
(3 km) Int of Davidson and Governor Phillip tracks to Int of Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 2.1 km
Time = 40 mins
Climb = 83 m
Descent = -58 m
From the intersection the track heads south towards the large pipeline. The track crosses underneath the pipeline and continues south next to Middle Harbour Creek. During this section there are several small creeks that the track crosses. The track continues until comeing to Carrol Creek. (signposted 'Governor Phillip Walk'). The track crosses the creek and immediately comes to an intersection with a bushtrack. From the intersection the track heads east along Middle Harbour Crk. At various points there are various obstacles along the track including broken and fallen trees. This continues until the track passes under a large overhang. Not long after this and the track comes to a large bridge that crosses Middle Harbour Creek to a (sewage point- not so sure of this). At this point the track turns right and goes up the concrete stairs next to the metal railing. These are short but quite steep. These continue until the track comes to an intersection with a bush track at the end of a service trail. This is signposted with a sign pointing back to Carroll Creek and a sign pointing along the Casuarina Track.
(5.06 km) Int of Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks to Davidson Park- Bottom of Casuarina Steps Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 2.9 km
Time = 1 Hrs 15 mins
Climb = 188 m
Descent = -215 m
From the intersection the track heads south-east along the flat bushtrack signposted as the Casuarina Track. This goes along a relatively flat trail until coming to and passing underneath a large overhang and series of waterfalls. The trail continues along the flat and not long after passes a rusted out car off to the right of the trail. Up to the left it is possible to see several houses. The track continues along the side of the hill with several short ups and downs until coming to a large powerline tower. Following the trail markers the track begins to go downhill and shortly after turns to the south-east and goes under the powerlines. This section is made up of several small ups and downs, and is the roughest section of track. There are also several small stream crossings. This continues until the trail comes to a large waterfall. The track passes in front of this and continues south-east until rising slightly until coming to a rough intersection with another bushtrack. At this point there is a track marker pointing back along the trail. The other track only goes out to the nearby overhang. Continuing south-east the track shortly after passes in front of another waterfall. After here the trail becomes better managed once again and follows the side of the hill until coming to a lookout and the top of a steep set of wooden stairs. The trail goes down the stairs. These are steep and constant until they emege into Davidson Park, at a sign saying pointing back along the Casuarina Track.
Catch the bus from Davidson Park- Bottom of Casuarina Steps
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.
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