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Sign posted intersection to car park +
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Curra Moors service track +
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Cross sectional view of the Curra Moors Loop bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Curra Moors Loop 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.
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9km |
| Time |
3 hrs 30 mins |
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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 |
Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Experience Required |
No experience required (1/6) |
| 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
Around 5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 4km has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 1.9km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.
Signs
Around 7km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 2.1km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 9km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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Curra Moors Car Park
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Middle Rill Ck
Track: Hard - bushtrack |
Length = 930 m |
Time = 21 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = -72 m |
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From the far corner of the car park, with the road to the left, this walk heads away from the road and into the thick heath. The track is enclosed in sections by dense foliage as it slowly descends the hill. The track in some places is deeply cut by watercourses as it makes its way to the cul-de-sac with the open service trail.
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(0.93 km)
Middle Rill Ck
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Curra Moors Cross
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 1.89 km |
Time = 32 mins |
| Climb = 17 m |
Descent = -29 m |
Continue straight: From intersection, this walk heads along the management trail away from the cul-de-sac. The track continues for approximately 500m through a dense wall of heath vegetation to the intersection with another management trail on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to 'Curracurrong 2.6km' along the management trail, with the ocean far to the right. After approximately 1km, the walk comes to an intersection.
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(2.82 km)
Curra Moors Cross
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Int. Coastal Walk and Curra Moors Brook Trail
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 1.52 km |
Time = 26 mins |
| Climb = 3 m |
Descent = -68 m |
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the sign to 'Curracurrong 1.6km'[1] along the management trail, with the ocean far to the right. After approximately 300m, the walk drops into a creek.
Continue straight: The walk crosses the creek to head up the hill, with the ocean far to the right. The walk leads along the management trail for some time, then comes to the cliff edge.
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(4.34 km)
Int. Coastal Walk and Curra Moors Brook Trail
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Int of North Rill and Coastal Track
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 2.1 km |
Time = 45 mins |
| Climb = 107 m |
Descent = -53 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the bush track and the rockshelf, keeping the ocean on the left. This continues, with the track becoming a narrow trail that goes through the scrub. In various sections, metal walkways have been built to stabilise the environment in the area. This continues until reaching an intersection with a track, heading off to the right.
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(6.43 km)
Int of North Rill and Coastal Track
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Garie Beach Car Park
Optional sidetrip: Track: Hard - bushtrack,beach,beach |
Length = 1.63 km |
Time = 35 mins |
| Climb = 44 m |
Descent = -127 m |
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track around the left-hand side of the 'Curra Moors car park' sign, following the cliffs and keeping the ocean on the left of the track. After several hundred metres of high scrub, the track emerges out into the opening which has fantastic views of Garie Beach and the hills to the south.
Continue straight: From Garie Beach Lookout, this walk follows the bush track heading down towards Garie Beach, winding down the long hill, descending the steep rock and wooden steps to the bottom of the hill where the walk continues through the grassy clearing to the end of the beach.
Continue straight: From the end of Garie Beach, the walk follows the coast across the beach, keeping the ocean to the left until coming to the base of some timber steps, which lead up the hill on the right.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads along the beach, keeping the ocean on your left, for approximately 200m to Garie Beach car park on the right.
(Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn left to continue along this walk.)
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Garie Beach
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Garie Beach, Royal National Park, is a large, south-east facing, yellow sand beach. The beach is backed by steep headlands and gullies. There is a large car park at the end of Garie Rd for access to the beach. Garie Beach is popular for surfing, patrolled 9am-5pm from December to January. Facilities include toilets, kiosk, picnic tables, cold showers and Surf Life Saving Club. The water from the shower should be treated before drinking, this water comes from a tank and may be unavailable during dry periods. More info
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(6.43 km)
Int. Coastal Walk and North Rill Trk
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Int. Curra Moors Trail and North Rill Trk
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 1.08 km |
Time = 18 mins |
| Climb = 37 m |
Descent = -4 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill, away from the cliff edge and sea. The track is narrow for approximately 30m then turns into a management trail. The trail continues for approximately 1km, with the heath surrounding becomes taller. The trail leads to an overgrown grassy area in the heath that leads to the intersection.
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(7.51 km)
Int. Curra Moors Trail and North Rill Trk
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Curra Moors Car Park
Track: Hard - servicetrail,bushtrack |
Length = 1.74 km |
Time = 34 mins |
| Climb = 77 m |
Descent = -17 m |
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads south-west along the management trail into the taller, more dense vegetation. The track continues for approximately 500m through a dense wall of heath vegetation to the end of the management trail.
Continue straight: From the cul-de-sac, this walk leads along the bush track, away from the service trail. The track is enclosed in sections by dense heath vegetation as it slowly rises up the hill. The track is deeply cut in sections from watercourses, as the walk makes its way up to the car park at the top of the hill.
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Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk
Public Transport links currently not working, sorry
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Campsites in the park Bonnie Vale camping groundNorth Era camping groundUloola Falls camping groundNearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
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| Engadine Disposal & Outdoor Centre Pty Ltd | 1042 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine | (02) 9520 3367 | 11.5 km | Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment | 587 Kingsway, Miranda | (02) 9525 6829 | 14.9 km | Boots Great Outdoors | 23 Koonya Cct, Caringbah | (02) 9542 8988 | 16 km | Hurstville Disposals & Outdoor Centre | 235 Forest Rd , Hurstville | (02) 9580 4445 | 22.1 km | Ute Van & 4WD Accessory World | Cnr King Georges & Moorefields Rds, Beverly Hills | (02) 9758 2500 | 24.8 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Curra Moors Loop.
Fire DangerThis walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 42 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 | Mostly sunny. | | 10.6°C (feels like 7.0°) | | 17 km/h from the SSW (gusting 24) | | 86% humidity (as at 25/03:45am) |
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 Royal National Park Link to official closures and fire bans pageRegion: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment. |
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not too much longer now :)