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Map of Yeomans Track
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Mona Vale

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Broken Bay

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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map

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CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map

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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 Yeomans Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Yeomans Track 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	10km
		Time	3 hrs 30 mins
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Grade 4/6 Track: Hard	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

*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
3km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 1.7km is very steep. The remaining (300m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track
Around 4.6km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 300m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs
Around 3.5km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 1.4km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
Around 3.1km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.8km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 4.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
Around 4.6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 300m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

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.

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Drive to Salvation Picnic Area
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|

Salvation Picnic Area	Alt = 125 m
The Salvation Picnic Area is beside West Head Rd in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, about 3.6km north of the intersection of West Head Rd and General San Martin Dr. The picnic area has three picnic benches and a car park. There are no other facilities. This is a convenient point to start/finish the nearby Salvation Loop, Wallaroo and Yeomans walks.

(0 km) Salvation Picnic Area to Salvation Loop north trackhead Track: Moderate - road	Length = 297 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 14 m	Descent = -2 m
From the 'Salvation Picnic Area' (on West Head Rd, about 3.6km north from the intersection with General San Martin Dr), the walk follows the road, crossing the bridge over Salvation Creek, leaving the picnic area on the right, and soon arrives at the northern trackhead of the 'Salvation Loop Track'.

(0.3 km) Salvation Loop north trackhead to Int of Salvation Loop and Wallaroo track Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 1.45 km	Time = 27 mins
	Climb = 47 m	Descent = -19 m
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Salvation Loop Track', passing around a gate and along the management trail. The trail gently arcs to the left for some time, offering occasional views over the low, dense heath vegetation. The walk then arrives at the signposted intersection with the 'Walleroo Track'.

Salvation Loop hanging swamp	Alt = 126 m
The Salvation Loop hanging swamp is enclosed within the Salvation Loop Track, off West Head Rd in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, about 3.6km north of the intersection of West Head Rd and General San Martin Dr. This area of hanging swamp (swamp formed in a depression on high ground, usually near a cliff) and wet heathland is dificult to see from the surrounding Salvation Loop track due to the drier, tall, dense heath vegetation surrounding it. It may, however, reward the patient, or lucky, observer with the plant and animal life associated with this habitat type, such as reeds and frogs.

(1.75 km) Int of Salvation Loop and Wallaroo track to Salvation Picnic Area Alternate Exit: Track: Moderate - servicetrail,road ( Show detail)	Length = 2.25 km	Time = 38 mins
	Climb = 19 m	Descent = -58 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, with the 'Walleroo Track' on the right, the walk follows the management trail to the west and soon swings to the right. The walk passes through an area of dense heath vegetation so there are only limited views away from the track. The track then passes around a gate and arrives at West Head Rd. Turn sharp left: From the intersection, the walk follows the road gently down the hill leaving the 'Salvation Loop Track' to the left and soon arrives at the 'Salvation Picnic Area'. (End of the alternative exit track)

(1.75 km) Int of Salvation Loop and Wallaroo track to Int of Wallaroo track and Yeomans track Track: Hard - servicetrail	Length = 1.66 km	Time = 37 mins
	Climb = 83 m	Descent = -81 m
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Walleroo Track' arrow going up the hill. This section of the walk has some short, but steep, climbs and descents and soon offers some nice glimpses of Cowan Creek before reaching the intersection with 'Yeomans Track'.

(3.41 km) Int of Wallaroo track and Yeomans track to End of Yeomans track Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 1.54 km	Time = 28 mins
	Climb = 18 m	Descent = -71 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Yeomans Track' arrow gently down the hill on the management trail. After meandering along a relatively flat section, the management trail descends gently and ends at a rocky outcrop with glimpses of Yeomans Bay through the trees.

Yeomans Track view	Alt = 115 m
The Yeomans Track view is at the end of Yeomans Track off the Salvation Loop track and West Head Rd in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. This viewpoint is an informal, unfenced lookout from a rock outcrop. You get limited views, through the trees, over parts of Cowan Waters, including Yeomans Bay.

(4.94 km) End of Yeomans track to Rocky outcrop at end of Yeomans Track Optional sidetrip: Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 76 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 4 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn sharp right: From the end of Yeomans Track, the walk follows an indistinct track keeping the distant Cowan creek waterways to the left, and soon comes to a large, open, unfenced rocky outcrop.

Yeomans rock outcrop	Alt = 120 m
The Yeomans rock outcrop is at the end of Yeomans Track off the Salvation Loop track and West Head Rd in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. The unfenced and unmarked area has some interesting textures in the rock and nice views of Cowan Waters, making it a good place to have lunch and explore, at the end of Yeomans Track.

Drive from Salvation Picnic Area
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Getting there

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

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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	5.2 km
Outdoor Shack	1131 Pittwater Rd , Collaroy	(02) 9981 6933	12.3 km
Kellys Camping & Outdoors	826 Pittwater Rd , Dee Why	(02) 9972 0061	14.6 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	1024 Pittwater Rd , Collaroy	(02) 9971 8711	13 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	19.4 km

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

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Yeomans Track Click to re-center search
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	11 km (to the W)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	19 km (to the SW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	21 km (to the N)
3	VMB2	Tower Street BATEAU BAY	33 km (to the NE)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	37 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 60 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

A few showers. 11.7°C (feels like 6.1°) 26 km/h from the SSW (gusting 39) 74% humidity     (as at 19/03:35pm) Wed       ° A few showers. Thu 9°|14° Shower or two. Fri 7°|13° Possible shower. Sat 7°|15° Shower or two.

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 Wednesday 19th of June 2013 04:00 PM
CLOSED AREAS
Basin Trail upgrade works (Ends Thursday 20 June)

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. It is anticipated that the trail will be open for the long weekend. Following the long weekend there are a number of minor maintenance works to occur. During this period there will be public access with advance warning signs to be installed above and below work sites. People are asked to adhere to signage and be concious of work vehicles on the trail during this period. work sites signposted
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.

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