Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Berowra to Mt Ku-Ring-Gai hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Berowra to Mt Ku-Ring-Gai
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
5 Hrs
8.7 km
576 m
One way
1.1 km NNE of Berowra
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Track: Moderate
From the ridges above Cowan Creek this walk has great lookouts (especially around Mt Ku-Ring-Gai) as well as an extremely pleasant bushtrack along the creek. Easily accessible by public transport this track gives walkers a good taste of what Ku-Ring-Gai National Park has to offer. Be sure to spare time to dawdle around the bays at the edge of Cowan Creek.
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Drive to Berowra Train Station
The train station is on the Pacific Hwy about 10 km north of Hornsby. There is parking in the area (although this can fill up mid week with commuters). Parking is permitted in many of the back streets. 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
Catch the train to Berowra Train Station
Most trains stop at Berowra and services run regularly about every 30mins during peak and hourly off peak. The station is on the Newcastle line between Hornsby and Wyong so access from the North or South is easy.
Check out the facilities at Berowra Train Station
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your train trip to the start of the walk. Plan a trip from -->
Central |
Chatswood |
Epping |
Gosford |
Hornsby |
Katoomba |
Parramatta |
Penrith |
Strathfield |
Sutherland
(0 km) Berowra Railway Station to Int of Berowra Bridge and Lookout Tracks Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 3 m
Descent = -19 m
From Berowra Railway Station the track heads north-east out of the station and turns right, crossing the Sydney Newcastle Freeway using a large concrete walking bridge. On the south-east side of the freeway the track comes to a large sign saying Berowra Walking Track. From here the track changes to being bushtrack and heads south-east for about 50m before coming to an intersection with a bushtrack. To the south ad east it is possible to see down into the valley.
(0.31 km) Int of Berowra Bridge and Lookout Tracks to Berowra Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -4 m
From the intersection the track goes south-east along the bushtrack for about 30m before coming to a rockshelf and lookout over the valley.
(0.31 km) Int of Berowra Bridge and Lookout Tracks to Int of Berowra and Mt Ku-Ring-Gai Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 5.7 km
Time = 2 Hrs 30 mins
Climb = 344 m
Descent = -505 m
From the intersection the track heads south-east and begins to zig-zag down the hill along the wide bushtrack. The track continues to zig-zag until crossing Watson's Creek. After this the track straightens out and follows the creek east until reaching Waratah Gully At this point the track turns to the south and follows the bushtrack at waterlevel. After a short while the track comes to a small clearing marjed with a sign saying 'No Camping/ Fuel Stoves Permitted'. Continuing from here the track begins to climb above waterlevel and out of the ferns however it continues to follow Cowan Creek. This begins a section of the track purely following the creek approximately 15m above waterlevel along the cleared bushtrack. This continues until the track comes to several small inlets that the track goes around. At the back of these there is usually a small creek so watch your footing as you cross these. After the last inlet the track goes along the bushtrack for a short while before crossing a small 20m section of wooden footbridge. 150m beyond this the track passes a green and white striped shipping beacon. Shortly beyond this the track comes to an intersection with a bushtrack going steeply up the hill. This is signposted as the track to Mt Ku-Ring-Gai.
(5.97 km) Int of Mt Ku Ring Gai & Berowra Tracks to Int of Lookout and Mt Ku Ring Gai Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 1.7 km
Time = 45 mins
Climb = 201 m
Descent = -39 m
From the intersection the track heads west steeply up the hill away from Cowan Creek (following the Mt Ku Ring Gai sign). The narrow bushtrack inititally zig-zags up to the ridgeline then flattensout but still continues to rise slightly along a wider bushtrack. In various parts of this section the track is quite bumpy due to loose rocks. After passing the large gully on the left the track comes to and intersection with a small service trail off to the left.
(7.66 km) Int of Lookout and Mt Ku Ring Gai Tracks to Lookout Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -10 m
From the intersection the track heads east for approximately 100m before coming to a rockshelf offering magnificent views over Cowan Creek.
(7.66 km) Int of Lookout and Mt Ku Ring Gai Tracks to Harwood Av Walk: Easy - Service Trail
Distance = 0.7 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 8 m
Descent = -13 m
From the intersection the track heads south-west along the servicetrail until coming to a large sign stating 'Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park'. Just beyond this is the end of Harwood Av, Mt Ku-ring-gai
(8.31 km) Harwood Av to Mt Ku-ring-gai Railway Station Walk: Easy - road
Distance = 0.4 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 20 m
Descent = -3 m
From the end of Harwood Av head west along the footpath until coming to the end of the road and the beginning of an overpass that crosses the Sydney to Newcastle Freeway. Cross the overpass and continue through the tunnel to Mt Ku-ring-gai Railway Station.
Catch the train from Mt Ku-ring-gai
To get away from Mt Ku-ring-gai Train Station trains run approximately every hour along the Newcastle Line. This line goes both ways between Hornsby and Wyong.
Check out the facilities at Mt Ku-ring-gai
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info
And use these links to plan your train trip home from the end of the walk. Plan a trip to -->
Central |
Chatswood |
Epping |
Gosford |
Hornsby |
Katoomba |
Parramatta |
Penrith |
Strathfield |
Sutherland
Drive from Mt Ku-ring-gai
From Mt Ku-ring-gai Station it is possible to get away to either Hornsby to the South or Brooklyn and the Central Coast in the North using the Pacific Hwy. 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
A largely untouched wilderness on the northern boundary of Sydney, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP is one of Australia's oldest national parks. Here at the head of the Hawkesbury River, you'll find Aboriginal engravings and sites, as well as sandstone escarpments,
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