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Cross sectional view of the Loftus to Winifred Falls bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Loftus to Winifred Falls 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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Length |
11km |
| Time |
4 hrs |
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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 |
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
| Weather |
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
| 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
5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 5km has short steep hills. The remaining (170m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
4.9km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 3.2km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. Whilst another 1.7km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and the remaining 1.2km follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 7km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 4km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 8km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 2.5km requires some bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 11km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
7km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 3km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (690m) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).
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Loftus Station
to
Int of Princes Hwy and Royal National Park Servicetrail
Track: Moderate - road |
Length = 681 m |
Time = 12 mins |
| Climb = 15 m |
Descent = -10 m |
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From Loftus Station, this walk turns left at the top of the stairs and leads down to Pitt Street. The track turns right on Pitt St, crossing the tram line and the northbound lane of Rawson Ave when safe. The walk turns right then crosses the southbound lanes at the traffic lights. This now heads across the Princes Hwy, this is a very busy road at times and this crossing can be difficult, wait for a good gap and be safe. The walk then turns right and heads alongside the highway for approximately 400m (road to the right) where the walk comes to a clearing and heads towards the dilapidated brown cottage. (If you cross tram line again, you have gone to far along the Princes Highway.)
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(0.68 km)
Int of Princes Hwy and Royal National Park Servicetrail
to
Top of Honeymoon trail
Track: Moderate - servicetrail,footpath |
Length = 1.99 km |
Time = 33 mins |
| Climb = 19 m |
Descent = -19 m |
Turn left: From the intersection of the management trail and the Princes Hwy, this walk proceeds around the wire fencing (around by the brown cottage is the easiest). On the other side of the cottage, the walk joins up with the management trail and continues south-east. Approximately 50m along this section the track passes another trail going off to the east (left). Continuing past this, the walk joins up with the Royal National Park Tramway lines and heads south along the management trail beside them. After quite some time, the walk passes the tram station, which is quite interesting historically, and 50m later, comes to the National Parks Education Centre car park.
Continue straight: From the top of the car park, this walk heads downhill through the car park towards the buildings (the area office). The walk heads down the grassy strip, keeping the area office to the left. At the bottom of the grassy clearing, the walk comes to the top of the 'Honeymoon trail' and information sign.
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(2.67 km)
Top of Honeymoon track
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Reid Park
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 1.04 km |
Time = 23 mins |
| Climb = 11 m |
Descent = -123 m |
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Continue straight: From the grassy clearing, this walk follows 'Honeymoon Track' sign down the steps into the bush. The track meanders through the bush for a while, until it flattens out slightly before coming into a park. The track turns left and continues to a toilet block.
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(3.71 km)
Int of Honeymoon Track and Reid Park
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Royal National Park Information Centre
Track: Moderate - road |
Length = 323 m |
Time = 7 mins |
| Climb = 15 m |
Descent = -10 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads through the park towards the road and bridge. The walk then follows the road over the bridge to continue up the hill. The road quickly turns right and continues up to the Royal National Park Discovery Centre.
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(4.03 km)
Int. Winifred Falls Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Dr
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Sir Bertram Stevens Drive Access Int.
Track: Hard - bushtrack |
Length = 985 m |
Time = 27 mins |
| Climb = 120 m |
Descent = -5 m |
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Turn left: From the visitors' centre, this walk crosses Sir Bertram Stevens Drive to the signposted 'Winifred Falls Track'[1]. The walk heads up the stairs to a flat area above the road. The track then continues past a pipeline valve, then heads north-east up a sandstone block-formed track. The track continues north-east, swinging to the right, up the hillside. The walk passes a rocky outcrop, then continues to wind up the hill for some time. The track then turns sharply left near the top, and soon comes to a three-way intersection.
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(5.02 km)
Sir Bertram Stevens Drive Access Int.
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Warumbul Rd Int.
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 1.2 km |
Time = 22 mins |
| Climb = 29 m |
Descent = -29 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the dump, keeping it behind on the right, for approximately 100m. The trail then swings right for approximately 500m down to a creek bed, then rises out again. After approximately 500m, the walk comes to a four-way intersection with an unsealed road, after a gate.
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(6.21 km)
Warumbul Rd
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South West Arm Pools Trk
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 1.42 km |
Time = 33 mins |
| Climb = 5 m |
Descent = -117 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection at the gate, this walk heads down the hill following the 'Winifred Falls Fire Trail' sign. The trail then steeply descends, as the vegetation starts to include more trees. The walk continues to wind down the hill for some time to the flat clearing at the intersection.
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(7.63 km)
South West Arm Pools Trk
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South West Arm Pools
Optional sidetrip: Track: Hard - bushtrack |
Length = 368 m |
Time = 6 mins |
| Climb = 2 m |
Descent = -9 m |
Turn left: From the intersection the track heads north, down stream, leaving the clearing of the intersection down a steep rocky section of track. The track reaches the pool below Winifred Falls within 15m. The track then leads from the pool along the creek line or above the creek line for approximately 300m down stream to a large pool with three large boulders on the left.
(Retrace your steps back to the main track, then veer left to continue along this walk.)
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(7.63 km)
South West Arm Pools Trk
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Int. Mt Bass Trail and Anice and Winifred Falls Trks
Track: Hard - bushtrack |
Length = 735 m |
Time = 18 mins |
| Climb = 83 m |
Descent = -25 m |
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads out of the clearing and away from the service trail, heading towards the water, and after approximately 10m, comes to a grass plant. From the grass plant, the track continues for approximately 10m upstream, to then cross the river above the small waterfalls.
Continue straight: From the creek and waterfall, this walk heads onto a rockshelf where the track turns right, heading steeply up the hill. The walk continues up the hill for approximately 50m to a creek. The track then traverses a spur to a second creek. The walk then continues for a short time to a sign marked intersection.
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(8.36 km)
Int. Mt Bass Trail and Anice and Winifred Falls Trks
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End Mount Bass Trail
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 338 m |
Time = 6 mins |
| Climb = 25 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill, keeping relatively straight as the bush track climbs gently for approximately 100m to the end of the management trail.
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(8.7 km)
End Mount Bass Trail
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Int. Bundeena Drive and Mt Bass Trail
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 2.3 km |
Time = 39 mins |
| Climb = 78 m |
Descent = -2 m |
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Veer left: From the end of the management trail, this walk heads up the slight hill, along the defined management trail. The trail leads up through an area of tall trees, then veers left to the ridgeline. Approximately 40m of flat is passed, coming to an area with views of Sydney CBD on the left. The trail then continues along the flat ridge, veering left twice as it continues for a little while to the intersection with Bundeena Dr.
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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
Campsites in the park Bonnie Vale camping groundNorth Era camping groundUloola Falls camping groundNearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
| Store |
Address |
Phone |
Distance (straight line) |
| Engadine Disposal & Outdoor Centre Pty Ltd | 1042 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine | (02) 9520 3367 | 4.1 km | Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment | 587 Kingsway, Miranda | (02) 9525 6829 | 4.8 km | Boots Great Outdoors | 23 Koonya Cct, Caringbah | (02) 9542 8988 | 6.7 km | Hurstville Disposals & Outdoor Centre | 235 Forest Rd , Hurstville | (02) 9580 4445 | 9.9 km | Ute Van & 4WD Accessory World | Cnr King Georges & Moorefields Rds, Beverly Hills | (02) 9758 2500 | 12 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Loftus to Winifred Falls.
Fire DangerThis walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 40 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. | | 8.8°C (feels like 3.7°) | | 20 km/h from the WSW (gusting 24) | | 72% humidity (as at 26/04:15am) |
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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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