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Heathcote to Waterfall
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
5 Hrs
10.1 km
502 m
One way
1 km SW of Heathcote
Heathcote National Park
Track: Moderate
Going between Heathcote and Waterfall Railway Stations this walk experiences many of the variety of different environments and bushtracks that Heathcote National Park has to offer. From ridge tops to creek walking this is a great way to enjoy a day with a perfect spot to break at the Heathcote Campsite. If the waters deep enough, also allow enough time to go for a swim in Heathcote Creek.
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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 Mirang and Mirang Pool Tracks Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 1 km
Time = 20 mins
Climb = 43 m
Descent = -52 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.
(2.68 km) Int. of Mirang and Mirang Pool Tracks to Int of Bullawarring and Pipeline Tracks Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 1.4 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 59 m
Descent = -57 m
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. 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 Bullawarring and Goanna Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 1.3 km
Time = 30 mins
Climb = 98 m
Descent = -55 m
From the intersection at the creek signposted as the Pipeline Track the track climbs slightly onto the Birrawang Track and heads south-west just below the ridgeline of the hill. 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 track continues in this manner until rising steeply up to an intersection with another bushtrack marked with a signpost pointing the way to 'Waterfall'
(5.32 km) Int of Bullawarring and Goanna Tracks to Int of Battery and Mooray Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 2.2 km
Time = 55 mins
Climb = 142 m
Descent = -159 m
From the intersection the track heads south along the bushtrack signposted as the Battery track. Shortly past the intersection the track begins to climb steadily to the ridge and valley overlooking Heathcote Creek. Once on the top of this the track continues for a short while before going down and up several times quite steeply until reaching the creek in Python Gully. At this point the track continues around the edge of the valley before descending quite steeply to Heathcote Creek where there is an intersection with another bushtrack signposted as part of the Battery Track.
(7.56 km) Int of Battery and Mooray Tracks to Heathcote Creek Campsite Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.9 km
Time = 20 mins
Climb = 50 m
Descent = -35 m
From the intersection at the sign saying 'Battery Track' the trail heads south along the bushtrack. During this section there are several small ups and downs. In the end of this section the track drops slightly to an intersection at Heathcote Creek. At this point there appears to be a track that heads across Heathcote Creek, while another continues south. The one that heads south goes for a short while but eventually fades out. From the intersection the track heads east across Kingfisher Creek. Immediately after the track comes to a small campsite and clearing next to the creek. Accompanying this there is also a track that heads south alongside the creek which is quite pretty. From the campsite the track follows the signs north-east and then further east to Waterfall. This is very flat with some good views of the creek, especially about halfway where there is a small and rather pretty waterfall. In order to get a good look at this it is necessary to do a bit of a climb over some small boulders. The end of this section is when the track comes to an intersection with a track going off just to the left. This goes to a campsite that is just off the track. This campsite is next to the creek and has a small toilet.
(8.49 km) Heathcote Creek Campsite to Int of Heathcote Creek Bushtrail and Lake Toolooma Servicetrail Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.8 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 15 m
Descent = -15 m
From the intersection at the campsite the track heads south-east along the flat and sandy bushtrack. Once reaching the powerlines there is a small track that goes out to the powerlines, however this track turns slightly to the left and continues along the bushtrack until coming to an intersection with a servicetrail. At this point there is a small creek off to the left that flows off Waterfall Gully.
(9.32 km) Int of Heathcote Creek Bushtrail and Lake Toolooma Servicetrail to Int of Waterfall Gully and Lake Toolooma Servicetrail (west) Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads north and crosses the creek and heads along the servicetrail for a very short period before coming to an intersection with a bushtrack going off to the right.
(9.35 km) Int of Waterfall Gully and Lake Toolooma Servicetrail (west) to Int of Bullawaring Track and Warabin Servicetrail Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 81 m
Descent = -3 m
From the intersection the track heads south-east following the narrow though clear track for several hundred metres until turning slightly to the north (left) and heading up the hill to an intersection with a servicetrail. Just before the track goes uphill there is another track that turns sharply left and goes up. This is not the official use of it and it is quite apparent that it is under erosion forces from walkers and natural weather.
From the intersection the track heads around slightly to the north before turning and heading steeply up to the east along the servicetrail. This climbs steeply until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack and a set of stairs going off to the right whereas the servicetrail continues on. The track heads up the stairs until reaching the top of the hill where the track intersects with a servicetrail. This intersection is marked with a sign saying Bullawaring Track.
(9.92 km) End of Warabin Rd to Int of Bullawaring Track and Warabin Servicetrail Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -6 m
From the end of Warabin St the track passes the large boom gate and the sign saying 'Bullawaring Track - Heathcote National Park' and heads west along the servicetrail until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack going down a set of stairs to the left. This is signposted as part of the Bullawaring Track.
[color=blue][size=medium]our host in Sydney took us on this fabulous walk mid-day (3Pm or so) to dusk in Nov 07.
the trail is easy to follow, not too difficult a walk.
we saw a wombat (well my friend did - i didn't cuz he zipped by in front of me so quickly - i had no idea or time to focus on what it was! ) a small, friendly lizard (only about 1 ft. long) and the waterfall was a nice break. On our way back, the path wasn't as clear... but we found the actual vehicle fireroad and our way out. As we sat at the end of cul-de-sac, we watched the sun go down and the wild cockatoos hoot and holler happily at dusk. A really great activity not to far from the city! [/color][/size]
Hiking near Sydney 
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) a small, friendly lizard (only about 1 ft. long) and the waterfall was a nice break. 
On our way back, the path wasn't as clear... 
but we found the actual vehicle fireroad and our way out. As we sat at the end of cul-de-sac, we watched the sun go down and the wild cockatoos hoot and holler happily at dusk. A really great activity not to far from the city! [/color][/size]