Bushwalking on the Garadi Track

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Garadi Track

Time:	1 Hr Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	3.5 km W of Chatswood
Length:	1.5 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 1.5 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Willoughby(LGA)
Climb:	66 m
Style:	Circuit

This walk, also know as the Black Cockatoo track, starts from Mowbray Park and explores the area where the Camaraigal Clan of the Guringai Tribe once lived. The walk leads across the top of a small escarpment and winds down and back along the Lane Cove river bank. The change in vegetation is quite defined and interesting. A boardwalk section through the mangroves gives a close view of river life that changes with the tides.

Please note: There are closed areas in Lane Cove National Park

Map of Walk

Location

Garadi Track bushwalking track notes
Map of Garadi Track
PDF has larger maps for easy printing
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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

Parramatta River

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Sydney

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Photo Gallery




	Mobray Park Carpark




	Track above Mowbray Park




	Sign above Mowbray Park




	Sign marking Upper and River Trks




	Upper Track




	View of Lane Cove River from Upper Track




	Track near water




	Boardwalk east of Mowbray Park




	Handles in rock




	Reflection in Lane Cove River




	River track




	River Track

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Garadi Track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Garadi Track bushwalking track

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

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

Track Notes

Catch the bus to Mowbray car park (near oval)
Catch the bus to Mowbray car park (near oval)
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive to Mowbray car park (near oval)
Drive to Mowbray car park (near oval)
There is free parking available. 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) Mowbray car park (near oval) to Int. Upper and Athletic Field Access Trks Track: Moderate - footpath,bushtrack	Length = 330 m	Time = 7 mins
	Climb = 18 m	Descent = -14 m
From the intersection, this walk heads up the stairs, keeping the oval on the left of the walk as it winds around the hill. The walk leads to a park bench and intersection, above the spectators' stand. From the intersection, this walk leads across the grassed area to a 'Mowbray Park' sign before a bridge. The track passes the sign and bridge to continue to wind through the bush for approximately 60m, to a signposted intersection.

(0.33 km) Int. Upper and Athletic Field Access Trks to Int. Avro Rd Trk and River Access Trk Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 428 m	Time = 10 mins
	Climb = 20 m	Descent = -28 m
From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill away from the athletics oval, keeping the valley of the river on the left. The track winds through the bush, passing by a track (which leads to a rockshelf lookout on the left) and continuing on to a signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Upper Track' arrow along the hillside. The walk goes down some stairs before skirting underneath a rocky outcrop (on the right) and continuing along a boardwalk. The track then climbs up to Avro Rd. From the road, this walk follows the signpost for the 'Upper Track' away from the road and down to a rock shelf. After only 30 metres, the track tends left under power lines, and turns right down some stairs beside a rocky outcrop. From the stairs, the track winds down the hill to the rocky surface at the 3-way intersection.

(0.76 km) Int. Avro Rd Trk and River Access Trk to Int. River Trk and Bus Stop Trk Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 667 m	Time = 13 mins
	Climb = 28 m	Descent = -17 m
From the intersection, this walk heads west along the Lane Cove River bank, with the water to the right of the track. The track quickly opens out onto a clearing next to the river bank. The walk continues over two sections of boardwalked track, leading to a signposted intersection. From the signposted intersection, this walk heads towards the large rock next to the water (below on the right). The walk uses pins bolted into the rock as handholds, and climbs to the other side of the river bank. The track then continues along the gap between the mangroves and a rocky outcrop, to come to the Mowbray Park athletics field. From the oval's far corner, closest to the river and furthest from the road, this walk heads up the steps to the signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk heads along the hillside towards the oval (below on the right). The track winds through the bush for approximately 60m to pass over a bridge and a 'Mowbray Park' sign in a grassed area. The walk crosses this grass area to come to the intersection with the footpath.

(1.43 km) Int. River Trk and Bus Stop Trk to Mowbray Park bus stop Alternate Exit: Track: Moderate - footpath ( Show detail)	Length = 42 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 12 m	Descent = 0 m
From the intersection, this walk heads up the footpath away from the oval, climbing the steps to the bus stop next to Mowbray Rd.

(1.43 km) Int. River Trk and Bus Stop Trk to Mowbray car park (near oval) Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 118 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -7 m
From the park bench, this walk heads down the footpath, keeping the oval below on the right. The walk continues down the hill for a short time to soon come to the intersection to the side of the oval.

Catch the bus from Mowbray car park (near oval)
Catch the bus from Mowbray car park (near oval)
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) 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\|

Drive from Mowbray car park (near oval)
Drive from Mowbray car park (near oval)
There is free parking available. 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 Timetables

	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney	From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
Driving Directions

	To the start of the walk Drive from:	From the end of the walk Drive to:

Near by

A list of 3 walks that share part of their track with this one

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Chatswood Station to Mowbray Park	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.4 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	3.1 km
Fairylands Loop Track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	5.2 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	1.2 km
Rail to River and Stringybark Creek Reserve Walk	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	11.1 km	4 hrs	4 / 6	3.1 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Fairylands track	Lane Cove National Park	Return	0.9 km	30 mins	2 / 6	0.7 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	11.6 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	1.2 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed	Lane Cove National Park	Return	3.3 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	1.2 km
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Baker's Cottage	Lane Cove National Park	Return	5.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	1.2 km
Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd	Lane Cove National Park	One way	2.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.2 km
Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed	Lane Cove National Park	Return	1.3 km	1 Hr	2 / 6	1.4 km
Fiddens Wharf walking track	Lane Cove National Park	Circuit	4.1 km	1 hr 27 mins	3 / 6	1.4 km
Baker's Cottage	Lane Cove National Park	Return	1.5 km	45 mins	3 / 6	1.4 km
Riverside Walk	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.3 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	1.4 km
Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk	Lane Cove National Park	One way	2.6 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.8 km

Campsites in the park
Lane Cove River tourist park

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Mountain Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	3.6 km
Mountain Equipment	72 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9419 6955	3.6 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	3.7 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	4.5 km
One Stop Adventure Shop	1045 Victoria Rd , West Ryde	(02) 9858 5844	5.7 km

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

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Garadi Track Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	8 km (to the NNW)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	19 km (to the SSW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	21 km (to the N)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	22 km (to the W)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	43 km (to the NNE)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 47 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

Fine. Partly cloudy.

18.1°C (feels like 19.6°)

2 km/h from the W

86% humidity (as at 15/09:00am)

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Lane Cove National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

This small but picturesque city park is a haven of peaceful bushland along the winding Lane Cove River. Home to the Kukundi Wildlife Shelter and 27 km of the Great North Walk, you can also hire a boat, take a stroll or enjoy a picnic by the weir.
$7
$28 to $36

Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities

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