Map of Walk

Location

               
Map of Lovetts Pools
Problem loading PDF Try here
Map Controls - Show Contours | Hide Path | Hide Distances | Hide Names
Map Scale 1 km
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)

Print a map and track notes here

Mona Vale

1:25 000 Map Series

NSW-91301S

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map

1:40 000 Map Series

CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map

Sydney

1:100 000 Map Series

9130

Photo Gallery

Terrain

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 Lovetts Pools bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lovetts Pools bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	3km
		Time	1 hr 15 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Track: Hard	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
This whole walk, 1.5km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track
1.1km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 290m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (170m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs
Around 1.2km of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 290m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
Around 1.2km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 290m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
Around 1.4km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 170m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure
1.1km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 290m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (170m) has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Track Notes

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.

Wildwalks
The State Goverment is allowing Recreational Hunting in our National Parks This poses a serious threat to the environement and visitor safety Help stop the madness by writing a quick letter. Thanks for your help

Drive to Elvina Track carpark
A park entry fee is required for 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 this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

(0 km) Elvina Track carpark to Int of Elvina and Engravings Tracks Walk: Easy - servicetrail	Length = 164 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -1 m
From Elvina Track car park[1] (on West Head Rd, 1.3km north of General San Martin Dr), this walk follows the management trail around the 'Elvina Track' locked gate[2], then past the 'Elvina Track' map sign[3] (on the left). This walk continues along the management trail tending right[4] through the scrubby bush[5]. About 70m after leaving the locked gate, the walk comes to an intersection with a narrow track[6] (on your right).

(0.16 km) Int of Elvina and Engravings Tracks to Rock Platform Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 90 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn right: From the intersection[7], this walk leaves the management trail and heads slightly uphill along the narrow track[8] through low heath. After about 50m, the track leads right at a faint Y-intersection[9] and soon comes to the northern edge of a large rock platform[10]. Upon reaching the rock platform, there is a small eucalyptus[11] on your right and further left there is an engraving of an emu[12]. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn right to continue along this walk.)

Aboriginal Engraving Rock Platform	Alt = 161 m
On the northern end of the rock platform are rock carvings of an emu, large fish and a giant whale. Further to the south, the rock platform contains rock carvings of shields, wallabies, fish, eels, and other shapes that are not easily classified[13]. The entire rock platform appears to have a rare erosional feature called tessellation[14]. This occurs over many thousands of years, resulting in a rock surface that is eroding at different rates, creating divot holes and depressions. More info

(0.16 km) Int of Elvina and Engravings Tracks to Int of Elvina and Fredericks Tracks Walk: Easy - servicetrail	Length = 130 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -2 m
Continue straight: From the intersection[15], this walk heads east following the management trail gently downhill, while keeping the lower heath on your right[16]. After about 45m, the trail leads over a water bar (hump) then comes to an intersection[17] with a faint track on the left. This faint track looks like a water course and is marked with a cairn[18].

(0.29 km) Int of Elvina and Fredericks Tracks to Int of Fredericks and Lovetts Pool Tracks Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 1.06 km	Time = 22 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -59 m
Turn left: From the intersection[19], this walk follows the narrow track[20] gently downhill (that initially looks like a water course), heading north though scrubby bush. This walk continues to follow the track, passing a large heath clearing[21] after about 500m (on the right). This walk then continues to follow the track, until coming to a three-way intersection[22] at about 430m (with an eroded track leading gently downhill to the left[23], to Lovetts Pool).

(1.35 km) Int of Fredericks and Lovetts Pool Tracks to Lovett Pools Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 167 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 7 m	Descent = -6 m
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the eroded track[24] north-west gently downhill. The track leads directly away from the large angophora trees[25] through the dense banksia forest[26]. After about 150m, the track leads to a small creek bed on a large sandstone platform[27]. (Another faint track leads further downstream on the south side of the creek and visits the pools[28]). Be aware of the many unfenced and slippery cliff edges[29].

Lovett Pools	Alt = 98 m
Lovett Pools is the informal name for a lovely set of water holes[30] and cascades[31][32] at the top of a cliff, above Lovett Bay[33]. The unnamed creek works its way along a sandstone platform forming a couple of larger pools and a series of cascades. There are also many smaller carved holes[34] in the rock, adding interest for the budding geologists. The creek flows over a large cliff[35] forming a tall waterfall just before the Pittwater. The rocks are slippery and there are many cliff edges, please take care.

Drive from Elvina Track carpark
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport links currently not working, sorry

Driving Directions
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

Campsites in the park
The Basin campground


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Paddlecraft	3B / 1714 Pittwater Road, Bayview	02 9997 8015	3.8 km
Outdoor Shack	1131 Pittwater Rd , Collaroy	(02) 9981 6933	10.4 km
Kellys Camping & Outdoors	826 Pittwater Rd , Dee Why	(02) 9972 0061	12.7 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	1024 Pittwater Rd , Collaroy	(02) 9971 8711	11.1 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	17.8 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Lovetts Pools.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Lovetts Pools Click to re-center search
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	12 km (to the WNW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	18 km (to the SW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	23 km (to the N)
3	VMB2	Tower Street BATEAU BAY	34 km (to the NNE)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	36 km (to the WSW)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 16 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Rain, heavy at times. 13.3°C (feels like 9.5°) 24 km/h from the E (gusting 30) 95% humidity     (as at 23/06:35pm) Thu       ° Rain, heavy at times. Fri 12°|17° Showers. Sat 11°|19° Early shower or two. Sun 8°|18° Sunny.

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
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,
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Closure information last downloaded Thursday 23rd of May 2013 07:00 PM
CLOSED AREAS
Basin Trail upgrade works (Ends Friday 31 May)

The Basin Trail will be closed from the Mackerel Service Trail to the Basin Campground in order to undertake upgrade works. The Basin Aboriginal engravings and the Mackerel Track will remain accessible. All access to the Basin Campground during this period is by water only. Services include Palm Beach Ferries, Barrenjoey Boating Service, Peninsular Water Taxis & Pink Water Taxis or access is available to private boats.
Locations affected:The Basin track and Mackerel track, The Basin picnic area, The Basin campground
Upgrade of Barrenjoey Headland Access Trail - Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Access to the headland is via the Smugglers Walking Track ONLY. Please be advised that this track is steep in sections and people should be moderately fit and prepared with good walking shoes, hat and WATER before embarking. It is anticipated that the works will be completed towards the end of June - weather dependant.

Walker Feedback