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Goanna Track Circuit
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
4 Hrs
10.9 km
504 m
Circuit
1 km SW of Heathcote
Heathcote National Park
Track: Moderate
Largely servicetrail this track follows the Pipeline from Heathcote out to the Goanna Track which is a nice but short bushtrack with some good views down over Heathcote Creek. Be sure to go down to Lake Eckerley as this is probably the prettiest spot on the walk. If wanting to break there are some good spots when the trail goes down to waterlevel, with good views and picnic tables.
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(0 km) Heathcote Railway Station to End of Freeman Rd Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road
Distance = 1.1 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 3 m
Descent = -25 m
From the west side of Heathcote Station the track crosses the Princes Hwy and heads north-west along Oliver St until reaching Boundary Rd. From here the track turns left and then right Freeman Rd. Freeman is followed until the end where a bshtrack begins.
(1.09 km) End of Freeman Rd to Int. of Mirang Track and Friendly Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 9 m
Descent = -89 m
From the end of Freeman Rd the track heads west along the servicetrail, with a slight curve up to the north, before turning to the south. Gradually the track narrows and becomes a bushtrack. This is shortly before coming to an intersection with a bushtrack. From the intersection the track heads west and gradually descends into the valley until coming to a large steel pipeline with a bridge over the top of it. On the other side of the bridge the track comes to an intersection with several bushtracks signposted as the way to Lake Eckerley's Pool and Mirang Pool.
(1.71 km) Int. of Mirang Track and Friendly Tracks to Int of Pipeline Track and Mirang Rd Servicetrail Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 1.3 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 56 m
Descent = -76 m
From the intersection the track follows the signposts to Mirang Pool. This is achieved by heading north-west along the gravel road away from the pipeline. Approximately 200m down the road the track turns and heads back up to the pipeline. Once reconnecting with the pipe the track heads south-west until coming to a sigpost with a small track heading down to the right. This is labelled as Mirang Pool. From the intersection the track heads heads west and gradually to the south-west, following the pipeline. After a short period the track gradually zig-zags down the hill and across a small gully. At this point the pipeline goes straight across the gully. On the other side of the gully the track goes up to the north-west along the servicetrail and shortly afterwards comes to an intersection with a servicetrail, signposted as the Mirang Rd Servicetrail.
(3.03 km) Int of Pipeline Track and Mirang Rd Servicetrail to Int of Bullawarring and Pipeline Tracks Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 1 km
Time = 20 mins
Climb = 46 m
Descent = -33 m
From the intersection the track heads south-west along the servicetrail following the pipeline. This continues with scattered views over Heathcote Creek below until the track goes down to the creek level. In the middle of this short descent there is a picnic table. Just after crossing the creek the track comes to an intersection with a bushtrack heading off to to the south. This intersection is sinposted as the way to Waterfall along the Battery Track off to the south.
(4.04 km) Int of Bullawarring and Pipeline Tracks to Int of Lake Eckerley and Pipeline Tracks Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 13 m
Descent = -1 m
From the intersection the track heads north and shortly after turns to the south-west along the servicetrail following the pipeline. This continues until meeting with a bushtrack heading off to the north-west signposted as the Lake Eckerley Track.
(4.33 km) Int of Lake Eckerley and Pipeline Tracks to Lake Eckerley Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -41 m
From the intersection the track follows the signpost pointing down the hill along the Lady Eckerley Track. The trail follows this west along the well mintained bushtrack. This gradually and then as it gets closer to the creek gets steeper until reaching the creek. This spot has great views over Heathcote Creek and would be a great spot to break.
(4.33 km)
Int of Lake Eckerley and Pipeline Tracks to Int of Pipeline and Goanna Tracks Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 0.8 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 46 m
Descent = -34 m
From the intersection with the pipeline servicetrail and the Lake Eckerley Track the trail heads south-west along the servicetrail. The track is very flat and has occasional views over the valley and creek. This continues until reaching a intersection with a track signposted as the Goanna Track. This goes over the pipeline on a large steel bridge.
(5.17 km) Int of Pipeline and Goanna Tracks to Int of Goanna and Birrawang Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.4 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 53 m
Descent = -36 m
From the intersection the track crosses the pipeline on the steel bridge and heads up the track to the south-east. This is a relatively wide bushtrack that is quite rough on the first section. This is due to the combination of the steepnes of the gradient and the large quantity of rocks on the trail. Once on the top of the hill the track continues south for a short while before coming to a small intersection with a rough bushtrack that heads off to the right. This goes for approximately 20m before coming to a reasonably good view of the valley. Back at the sidetrip intersection the track goes gradually down off the ridge before coming to an interection with several signposts pointing to Waterfall and the Pipeline Track.
(5.58 km) Int of Bullawarring and Goanna Tracks to Int. of Mirang Track and Friendly Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack, servicetrail, servicetrail, servicetrail
Distance = 3.6 km
Time = 1 Hrs 15 mins
Climb = 164 m
Descent = -200 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east. The first section is a slight steep desent before the track flattens out and continues around the valley below the ridgeline. Due to this position there are some good views over Miara Gully however for the large part these are sheltered by the foliage of the surounding trees. The views become clearer toward the end of this component and it is possible to see the asphalt path of the Pipeline Track to the north. The track continues in this manner until coming to an intersection, this is signposted as the Pipeline Track. From the intersection the track crosses the creek and heads steadily up and to the north-east along the servicetrail following the pipeline. In the middle of this short descent there is a picnic table. Once reaching the top of this small climb the track flattens and continues with scattered views over Heathcote Creek below until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack marked as the way to Mirang Pool. From the intersection the track heads south-east, zig-zagging down the hill through the gully. At this point the large pipeline just goes straight across the gully. At the bottom of the gully the track zig-zags up the other side of the hill going north-east. Once on the top of this small hill the track flattens out and continues to follow the pipeline. Shortly after the track comes to an intersection with a bushtrack going off to the left. This is signposted as the way to Mirang Pool. From the intersection the marked with the signpost as the way to Mirang Pool the track heads north-east along the servicetrail beside the large pipeline. This continues until the track breaks away from the pipeline and heads north-east for a short period before turning south-east and heading along the gravel road for approximately 200m before joining back up with the pipeline at an intersection marked wth several signposts saying 'The Friendly Trail'.
(9.2 km) Int. of Mirang Track and Friendly Tracks to Heathcote Railway Station Track: Moderate - bushtrack, road
Distance = 1.7 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 114 m
Descent = -12 m
From the intersection marked with the signpost saying 'The Friendly Track' the track crosses the large pipeline via the steel bridge and ascends the hill along the bushtrack heading east. Shortly after the track flattens out it comes to an intersection with a bushtrack going off to the north. From the intersection the track heads north along the bushtrack. Soon this changes to being a servicetrail before turning to the east, and emerging onto the end of Freeman Rd. From the end of Freeman Rd the track heads north-east along the road until reaching Boundary Rd where the track turns left. Shortly after the track turns right into Oliver Rd. Oliver is followed until reaching and crossing the Princes Hwy. This goes straight into the west side of Heathcote Railway Station.
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