Bushwalking on the Birrawanna Track hiking trail

Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Birrawanna Track hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below

Birrawanna Track

Time
Length
Climb
Style

2 Hrs
3.4 km
213 m
Return
8.5 km NNE of Turramurra
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park car
Track: Moderate

This nice walk starts with a steep climb, but is fairly gentle after that. It will take walkers from the picnic area at Bobbin Head to the Kilkari Centre where you can get up close to Kangaroos and Emus. The walk is well defined and in a reasonable shade due to the tall trees. Leave extra time to explore the centre.

Bushwalking can be fun and interesting when you are well prepared. Please ensure you and your group are well prepared and equipped for all possible dangers. The authors, staff and owners of wildwalks take care in preparing these notes but do not accept responsibility for any inconvenience, loss or injury sustained when using these notes. Please take care and feel free to provide feedback through our website.
Please note that side trips and alternate routes mentioned in these notes are not included in the tracks overall rating, distance or time estimate. The notes also only describe the side trip and alternate routes in one direction.

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Topographical Map of walk

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Map of Birrawanna Track hiking track
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Map Scale

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Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

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Hornsby

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Photo Gallery




	The track head




	Sandstone overhang




	Rock fall cave




	The reward after the climb




	the walking track




	Nice Fernery on Birrawanna track




	Nice in spring




	Kalkari Centre




	View from Kalkari

Terrain profile

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Birrawanna Track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Birrawanna Track bushwalking track

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

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Birrawanna Track bushwalking track

Track Notes

Finding the start

If driving in from Turramurra go over the sandstone bridge and there is a kiosk on the left after about 100m. You will find the trackhead behind the kiosk (toward the education centre).

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Drive to Bobbin Head Road

A park entry fee is payble when driving into the park. 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

(0 km) Bobbin Head Road to Service trail Track: Moderate - Bush Track	Distance = 0.8 km	Time = 30 mins
	Climb = 162 m	Descent = 0 m
Start from behind the kiosk, you will see stairs cut into the sandstone and the information sign. Follow the stairs and track up the hill soon you pass through a small rock fall cave to the first and main lookout of the walk. From here you follow the main track up the ridge through the open tall gum forest. On the way you will pass a track to the right and a clearing on the left. Continue along the main track until you reach the intersection with the service trail.

(0.8 km) Service Trail to Kilkari Center Track: Moderate - Bush Track	Distance = 0.9 km	Time = 20 mins
	Climb = 30 m	Descent = -21 m
Cross over the service trail and follow the sign to Kalkari visitors. This bush track passes some rocky outcrops as it approaches the road. soon after you can see the road you will see the fence of the Emu and Kangaroo enclosure, follow the track along the fence line, before to long you will arrive and the visitor centre car park. Kilkari Centre is run by volunteers and has a nice short walk that allows you to get up close to Kangaroos, Emus, birds and Echidnas.

Drive from Bobbin Head Road

A park entry fee is payble when driving into the park. 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

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
All Camping Supplies	12 Railway Pde, Thornleigh	(02) 9481 0473	10.8 km
Mountain Equipment	72 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9419 6955	15.3 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	15.3 km
Mountain Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	15.4 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	15.1 km

Weather and Park info

Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

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A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Check for park closures and fire bans

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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Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities

Campsites in the park
The Basin campground

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

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Birrawanna Track Click to re-center search
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	5 km (to the NNW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergancy use only	10 km (to the SSW)
7	SYD07	Water Tank Corner of Loftus Rd and Pennant Hills Rd PENNANT HILLS	13 km (to the SW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	28 km (to the NNE)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	35 km (to the S)