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Terry's Creek to Blue Gum Reserve
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
8 Hrs
19.2 km
902 m
One way
1.1 km N of Eastwood
Lane Cove National Park, Berowra Valley Regional Park
Track: Hard
First following Terry's Creek and then the Lane Cove River this trail goes through some of the prettier sections of the Lane Cove National Park before climbing up to Thornleigh before going into Berowra Valley Regional Park. Following Berowra Creek and the side of the hill the track changes from the wet environment of Lane Cove to the dry scrub and bushland of Berowra. This continues until turning and climbing out up to Hornsby Railway Station.
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(0 km) Eastwood Railway Station to Forrester Park Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road
Distance = 1.3 km
Time = 20 mins
Climb = 20 m
Descent = -28 m
From the east side of Eastwood Railway Station the track heads north-east along Ethel St until coming to Blaxland Rd where it turns left. This is followed until turning right onto Baclava Rd. This turns left shortly after into Vimeira Rd. Approximately 100m after passing Vanimo Pl the track turns left on the corner of Viemera Rd and crosses a section of Terry's Creek on a little bridge. This takes the track onto a corner of Davis Ave. The track continues north-west along Davis Ave and shortly afterwards comes to Forrester Park.
Terry's Creek Waterfall
Alt = 55
A small waterfall on Terry's Creek this is a good spot to break from the walk.
(1.28 km) Forrester Park to Int of Pembroke Park and Dence Park Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.9 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 20 m
Descent = -25 m
From the Forrester Park on Davis Ave the track heads north-east along the bushtrack next to Terrys Creek. Gradually the bush thickens and the track goes next to some small cliffs. This is shortly before coming to the top of a small waterfall. The tracks goes down and around to the bottom of the waterfall and north-east next to Terry's Creek. This continues until reaching a small intersection signposted as the way to Dence Park and Brown's Waterhole.
From the intersection the track heads east down and across the creek. On the other side of the creek the track comes to an intersection with a sign pointing to Pembroke Park.
(2.22 km) Int of Pembroke Park and Dence Park Tracks to Int of Terry's Creek Walking Track and Brown's Waterhole Servicetrail Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 2.7 km
Time = 45 mins
Climb = 50 m
Descent = -64 m
From the intersection the track heads north along the bushtrack next to Terry's Creek. On either side of the track the bush is overgrown with privet. During this section the track goes over a small creek crossing shortly before breaking out into the open. At this point it is possible to see Epping Rd to the north. At this point there is a small break spot off to the right. From here the track goes under Epping Rd using a large causeway next to the creek and joins up with the bushtrack and heads north-east for a short period until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack. From the intersection the track heads north-east alongside Terrys Creek. Unfortunately, in this section the creek is heavily polluted. Shortly beyond this the track passes over a small bridge and then passes by a small intersection with a bushtrack going up to one of the houses to the right. In the next few hundred metres the track turns to the north and passes several small informational signs on the area and at one point it is possible to go down to the creek. Shortly after this the track breaks out into the open and the M2 Motorway is to the north. Just beyond this the track turns from the motorway shortly before coming to an intersection with a bushtrack. From the intersection the track heads east along the bushtrack slightly before crossing a small creek. This is 10m before coming to an intersection marked by a sign pointing to Crimea Rd. From the intersection the track heads north-west for approximately 200m along the track the trail that passes under the M2 Motorway. Just beyond this (100m) the track passes by a large green sign saying Terrys Creek Walking Track. From the sign the track meanders north-east along the bushtrack and at several points passes by small informational signs. Approximately 100m before the end of the trail the track passes over a small section of footbridge. Shortly afterwards the track comes to an intersection with a concrete servicetrail marked by a large green sign saying Terrys Creek Walking Track.
(4.93 km) End of Vimeira Rd to Int of Terry's Creek Walking Track and Brown's Waterhole Servicetrail Alternative Entry: Track: Moderate - footpath ( Show detail)
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 6 m
Descent = -39 m
From the end of Vimiera Rd, Epping the track begins by going under the M2 Motorway through a tunnel and joining up with an asphalt servicetrail. The track turns and heads downhill, passing the large sign saying 'Lane Cove National Park'. This track zig-zags down the hill. Approximately, halfway the track passes an unofficial track that crosses the Lane Cove River along a pipe bridge.) Just before reaching Brown's Waterhole the track comes to an intersectin with a bushtrack. This is signposted as the Terry's Creek Walking Track.
(4.93 km) Int of Terry's Creek Walking Track and Brown's Waterhole Servicetrail to End of Canoon Rd Servicetrail Track: Moderate - footpath, servicetrail, servicetrail, servicetrail
Distance = 1.4 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 34 m
Descent = -33 m
From the intersection the track heads north down the asphalted servicetral until coming to the picnic tables and clearing. This is next to Brown's Waterhole From Brown's Waterhole the track heads north for a short period before turning to the east and crossing the causeway over Brown's Waterfall. Immediately after the track comes to an intersection with another servicetrail. From the intersection the track heads north along the servicetrail, running next to the Lane Cove River. This continues with only small ups and downs until coming to an intersection with a servicetrail coming directly down the hill from the north-east. From the intersection the track heads north-west for approximately 50m, descending slightly and then then soon going up steeply. At the top of this small rise there is an intersection with a bushtrack heading off to the north. This intersection is marked by a large sign saying 'STEP Track'. From the intersection the track heads north along the servicetrail next to the Lane Cove River. This gradually descends until coming to a bend in the riverwhere the track turns to the west. After the bend the trail begins to go up until coming to another bend where the track turns back to the north. The trail goes north down the servicetrail until coming to a gravel servicetrail coming steeply down the hill from the east. At this point the are several informational signs on the walks in the area.
(6.38 km) End of Canoon Rd Servicetrail to Thornleigh Oval Track: Moderate - servicetrail, bushtrack, bushtrack, bushtrack
Distance = 2.7 km
Time = 55 mins
Climb = 178 m
Descent = -60 m
From the intersection the track heads north along the Great North Walk for approximately 25m before branching into two tracks. The intersection is just above waterlevel of the Lane Cove River at the causeway. From the intersection the track heads north-west along the wide ervicetrail. This follows the Lane Cove River and at several points the trail crosses this before continuing along the servicetrail. While these crossings are dry for large parts of the year just after rain they flood. It is still possible to cross them on the large stepping stones. The trail continues in this manner until coming to an intersection with a gravel servicetrail coming down the hill. From the interection the track heads north-west along the grassy bushtrack for about 50m before crossing the Lane Cove River on large stepping stone boulders. After the crossing the track begins to go up, zig-zagging up the hill. Approximately halfway and the trail passes through a cleft in the rocks. On these rockshelves it is inscribed that the rock stairs in the pass when built during the depression. Continuing up the hill the track comes to an intersection with a bush track that follows the side of the hill. From the intersection the track heads south-west along the bush track along the side of the hill. Shortly after this begins to rise and the trail becomes more rough. This continues until it comes to a Great North Walk signpost at an intersection with another bushtrack. The left hand trail goes off to the Baden Powell Scout Facility. From the intersection the track heads along the Great North Walk following the signs to Thornleigh. This goes slightly up and heads to the north-east before emerging onto Thornleigh Oval at a large Lane Cove Valley National Park sign. The track goes across the oval towards the large concrete building and the end of Handley Ave.
(9.12 km) Thornleigh Oval to Thornleigh Train Station Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible -
Distance = 0.8 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 20 m
Descent = -5 m
From Thornleigh Oval the track follows the small Great North Walk markers along Handley Ave before turning right onto Orchard St and then left into Station St. Station St is followed until crossing the Cumberland Hwy at the traffic lights. Slightly further on from here and the track goes up along the walkway above Thornleigh Railway Station.
(9.96 km) Thornleigh Train Station to Morgan Rd Walk: Easy - road
Distance = 1 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 8 m
Descent = -50 m
From the western side of Thornleigh Station the track heads norht along The Esplanade for approximately 60m before turning left at the traffic lights and following the footpath along Eddy St. At the end of Eddy the track turns left onto Tillock St following the Great North Walk markers as they turn right into Morgan St. The track continues to the end of this street where there is a small Great North Walk Marker indicating the start of the bushtrack.
(10.97 km) Morgan Rd to The Jungo Track: Moderate - bushtrack, servicetrail, bushtrack
Distance = 1.7 km
Time = 30 mins
Climb = 44 m
Descent = -68 m
From the end of Morgan St the bushtrack follows the Great North Walk signs behind the houses. Once behind the houses the grass trail changes to a narrow bushtrack following Zig-Zag Creek heading west. This continues until reaching an intersection with a wide asphalt servicetrack. From the intersection the track heads north-west down the hill along the asphalt servicetrail until coming to an intersection with a small bushtrack. The intersection is just before a small bridge that crosses Zig-Zag Creek. From the intersection the track heads along the bushtrack north-west. In this section the track is climbs slightly up and away from the Zig-Zag Creek however they remain parallel. The track continues until comeing to a reasonably large clearing signposted as 'The Jungo'. At the northern end of this clearing the track intersects with a wide servicetrail.
The Jungo
Alt = 98
A relatively small grassland clearing close to Thornleigh located above Zig-Zag Creek. There is only untreated water in the creek and no toilet.
(12.68 km) The Jungo to Int of GNW and Blue Gum Walk (Nth) Track: Moderate - bushtrack, servicetrail, bushtrack, bushtrack
Distance = 4.2 km
Time = 1 Hrs 45 mins
Climb = 342 m
Descent = -375 m
From 'The Jungo' the track follows the Great North Walk signs north-east along the servicetrail downhill to the creek and then immediately up the other side. At the top of the small hill the servicetrail splits into two parts with this trail veering off to the right and heading steeply down once again to Zig-Zag Creek. Once across the creek the track flattens out and continues north-east around the hill with only minor ups and down until going steeply up to the ridge. Once on the ridge the track becomes a very flat bushtrack until coming to an intersection with the Quarter Sessions Rd Track. The ridgeline section of this walk is extremely pleasant with some very nice lookouts over Berowra Creek and the surrounding bushland. At the intersection the track heads north following the signs to 'Fishponds' along the ridge for approximately 50m. At this point the track begins to head down along a rough bushtrack and rockstairs. The track continue down the hill until coming to 'Fishponds'. Fishponds a very pretty series of waterholes in Berowra Creek (a series of small rockpools developed through the erosion of the rock). From 'Fishponds' the track crosses the creek using the stepping stones and follows the Great North Walk signs around the edge of the ponds and onto a narrow bushtrack. The section of track along the rock can be quite slippery after rain. Once on the bushtrack the trail continues further north-east for a short while before climbing up to the ridge. Just after climbing the ridge the track comes up to an intersection with a servicetrail that leads off to Currong Rd. From the ridge this trail offers some good views over Berowra Creek and the valley. From the intersection the track heads north along the ridgeline along a small service trail. Due to the fact that the vegetation along the ridge is quite sparse there are some excellent views in this section over the valley. This is particularly the case where the track goes out and along the clifftop. In these sections metal safety railings have been installed. This track continues until coming to the intersection to north track point on Quarter Sessions Rd. These are clearly signposted with directional arrows pointing along the Great North Walk and up to the Blue Gum Track. From the intersection of the Quarter Sessions Rd Track and the Great North Walk the track heads north-east along the side of the ridge. At this point there are some good views around the Berowra Valley. Navigation in this section is relatively easy due to there being one, well signposted continuous track. This continues until reaching an intersection with several signposts indicating that this intersection is part of the Hornsby Blue Gum Walk. This is indicated by the marker which is a small tree on a metal plaque. From the intersection of the Blue Gum Walk (SW) and the Great North Walk the track heads north-east down the spur until reaching waterlevel. The track crosses a small and extremely creek which is a tributary of the Berowra Creek. Continuing north-east the track goes along at waterlevel until in the last section rising slightly and coming up to an extremely well-singposted intersection with a bushtrack. Signs at this intersection point towards Tunks Ridge Reserve and up to Hornsby.
(16.88 km) Int of GNW and Blue Gum Walk (Nth) to Int of GNW and Joes Mountain Servicetrail Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 25 m
Descent = -4 m
From the intersection the track follows the signs south along the Alternative Great North Walk route. Approximately 75m along the track the trail passes over a small bridge and approximately 100m before the end climbs steeply to the top of the hill using the carved rock stairs. Once on the top the track flattens out before coming to an intersection with a bushtrack withb a large sign on the corner. From the intersection the track goes slightly up along the bushtrack and shortly after comes to an intersection with a servicetrail.
(17.13 km) Int of GNW and Joes Mountain Servicetrail to Rosemead Rd Park Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.9 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 35 m
Descent = -40 m
From the intersection the track heads south gradually to the top of the small hill. Once on the top the track zig zags down to the south until passing over a small creek. Just past these the track passes several houses off to the right. 10m before the end the track gets off the servicetrail following the GNW markers and onto a bushtrack and goes into the park at the bottom of Rosemead Rd.
Rosemead Rd Park
Alt = 82
This is a relatively small park surrounded by shady eucalyptus trees that would be a good spot to break along the walk. It has several small picnic tables and chairs as well as fresh water.
(18 km) Rosemead Rd Park to Hornsby Train Station Walk: Easy - servicetrail, road, road
Distance = 1.2 km
Time = 20 mins
Climb = 126 m
Descent = -23 m
From the park at the end of Rosemead Rd tbe track heads north-east across the park and onto the bushtrack going up the hill. This climbs steadily and sometimes steeply along rockstairs until coming to an intersection with a servicetrail signposted with several small GNW markers. From the intersection the track heads east along the bushtrack away from the servicetrail. This goes for a short while before comking to an intersection with an asphalt road. This is the end Quarry Rd and is signposted with several GNW signs From the intersection the track heads south-east along the aspalt road. This continues until coming to a large servicetrail going off to the left. This is signposted as the Old Man Valley Servicetrail.
From the intersection the track heads east along Quarry Rd, gradually turning to the south until coming to Dural St where the track turns left. Following the Great North Walk markers the track heads east until turning right at the Pacific Hwy. The trail turns left at the traffic lights and goes east across Station St and into the west side of Hornsby Railway Station.
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.
Following the Berowra River the Berowra River National Park is located on the Hornsby Plateau and is made up of typical Hawkesbury Sandstone . Through this walking tracks stretch from Pennant Hills to Brooklyn with the main track, The Great North Walk spanning the entire park. The area has varied vegetation including many different sorts of Eucalyptus as well as native animals however these are largely nocturnal. There are several campsites within the Park with the main one being Crosslands Reserve, in northern Hornsby Heights.
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