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 Nerang Viewpoint bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Nerang Viewpoint bushwalking track
Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
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Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
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Length |
2.4km |
| Time |
1 Hr |
| . |
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Grade 4/6
Track: Hard |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Quality of track |
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
| Signs |
Minimal directional signs (4/6) |
| Experience Required |
Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) |
| 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
Around 1.1km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 75m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.1km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 75m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 1.1km of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 75m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 1.1km of this walk requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 75m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
Around 1.1km of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 75m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 1.1km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged), whilst the remaining 75m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Campsites in the park
The Basin campgroundNearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
| Store |
Address |
Phone |
Distance (straight line) |
| Paddlecraft | 3B / 1714 Pittwater Road, Bayview | 02 9997 8015 | 7.1 km |
Outdoor Shack | 1131 Pittwater Rd , Collaroy | (02) 9981 6933 | 9.3 km | Kellys Camping & Outdoors | 826 Pittwater Rd , Dee Why | (02) 9972 0061 | 10.3 km | Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor | 1024 Pittwater Rd , Collaroy | (02) 9971 8711 | 9.8 km | Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs | 165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood | (02) 9884 9199 | 13.2 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Nerang Viewpoint.
Fire DangerThis walk passes
Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a
NONE rating and
No Ban in place. (Downloaded 59 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 ClimateWeather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here | Sunny. | | 16.5°C (feels like 13.7°) | | 7 km/h from the WNW (gusting 9) | | 41% humidity (as at 19/01:05pm) |
| Sun | 17° | Sunny. | | | Mon | 8°|18° | Mostly sunny. | | | Tue | 9°|21° | Mostly sunny. | | | Wed | 10°|16° | A little rain. | |
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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Link to official closures and fire bans pageA 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 Sunday 19th of May 2013 01:00 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 campgroundUpgrade 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.
Hiking near Sydney 
NEW
500 meters
not too much longer now :)