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Gibberagong Track
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
3 Hrs
6 km
249 m
One way
2.5 km NNE of Wahroonga
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Track: Moderate
One of the most pleasant walks in Ku-Ring-Gai National Park the trail follows Cockle Creek with good sidetrips out to the Gibberagong Lookout and to Bobbin Head Rainforest. Great water views and well-maintained tracks can be expected on this walk and the mangrove section just south of Bobbin Head Park are nice. Spare some time to stop at the cafe at the end of the walk.
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(0 km) End of Grosvenor Rd to Gibberagong Track Lookout Int. Walk: Easy - Service Trail
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 5 m
Descent = -7 m
From the end of the Grosvenor Rd this trail begins by bypassing the large green boom gate and the signs stating Gibberagong Track and heads north for approximately 100m along the servicetrail before coming to an intersection.
(0.12 km) Gibberagong Track Lookout Int. to Gibberagong Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.4 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 3 m
Descent = -18 m
From the intersection the track heads north-west along a wide service trail that soon narrows to bushtrack surrounded by shrublands until coming to a lookout viewing the bush surrounding Waitara and distant views of the Pacific Hwy.
(0.12 km) Gibberagong Track Lookout Int. to Gibberagong & Murrua Track Int. Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 1.9 km
Time = 35 mins
Climb = 19 m
Descent = -134 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east along the servicetrail before changing to a narrow bushtrack at a small clearing. Once on the bushtrack the trail heads downhill with some steep staired sections until crossing a small creek. Shortly after the crossing the creek the track runs parallel to Cockle Creek for approximately 200m before coming to a small intersection with a trail heading off to the south-east.
(1.99 km) Gibbergong & Murrua Track Int. to Bobbin Head & Rainforest Int. Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 3.1 km
Time = 1 Hrs 10 mins
Climb = 175 m
Descent = -216 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east alongside Cockle Creeek. This section of track isa well-managed bushtrack however there are various obstacles along the way including boulders and small creek crossings. This continues until the track comes up to an intersection with another bushtrack marked by several signs stating "Bobbin Head 500m' and 'Rainforest 500m" pointing in different directions.
(5.04 km) Bobbin Head & Rainforest Int. to Bobbin Head Rainforest Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 32 m
Descent = -4 m
From the intersection stating 'Bobbin Head 500m' and "Rainforest 500m" The track follows the rainforest sign south-east along a wide very well managed bushtrack for approximately 200m before heading down a small set of stairs to a wide creek surrounded by rainforest.
(5.04 km) Bobbin Head & Rainforest Int. to Bobbin Head Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 32 m
Descent = -42 m
From the intersection the track heads north-west along a very well managed bushtrack. Approximately 100m the track passes by a set of aboriginal historic axe-grinding grooves just off the side of the trail that are well signposted. From here the track continues along the ridge before descending steeply down a boardwalk that goes through the mangroves until coming to a large bridge that crosses Cockle Creek into Bobbin Head Picnic Area
(5.62 km) South End of Bobbin Head Park to Bobbin Head Kiosk Walk: Easy - road
Distance = 0.4 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 18 m
Descent = -13 m
From the south end of Bobbin Head Park at the bridge the track heads north across the park along the road. This goes past several picnic tables, play equipment and public toilets until coming to a large building off to the left at the end of Bobbin Head Drive. This is the Ku-ring-gai National Park information centre and Kiosk.
Mid Deck Cafe Bobbin Head
Alt = 16
In the centre of Bobbin Head Park this cafe offers inside and outside dining and a range of foods including fish and chips. Open hours are between 8.30AM and 4.30PM. For more information phone the cafe on 9457 0477
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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