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Walumurra Fire Trail on Sir Bertrams Stevens Drive +
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Along the Wallumarra Servicetrail +
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The end of the Wallumarra Servicetrail +
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The rough bushtrack down from the end of the servicetrail +
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Section of footbridge on the Wallumarra Bushtrack +
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Obstacles along the Forest Way track +
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South end of Lady Carrington Drive +
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Cross sectional view of the Wallumarra Track to Forest Way bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wallumarra Track to Forest Way 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 |
12km |
| Time |
4 hrs 30 mins |
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Grade 3/6
Track: Moderate |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Quality of track |
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| 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
Around 7km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 6km has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 7km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 5km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 7km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 5km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 9km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 3.7km requires some bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 12km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 12km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive
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Garie Hill
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 249 m |
Time = 4 mins |
| Climb = 7 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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From the intersection, this walk heads along the dark gravel service trail in the opposite direction to the arrow on the signpost. The track soon turns left and after approximately 50m, the track turns from the dark gravel to yellow sand. The track soon passes an old trig point on the left to continue for approximately 30m to the intersection.
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(0.25 km)
Garie Hill
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Bee Hives
Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 188 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -11 m |
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the back of the signpost, as it heads down the overgrown track. The walk passes through the vegetation to a grassed opening with bee hives.
(Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn right to continue along this walk.)
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(0.25 km)
Garie Hill
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Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Walumarra Bushtrack
Track: Moderate - servicetrail,bushtrack |
Length = 3.78 km |
Time = 1 hr 20 mins |
| Climb = 45 m |
Descent = -239 m |
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads over the speed bump on the track following the sign posts arrow. The track swings right through moderately dense vegetation for approximately 40m to an open short bush area. The walk continues down the hill for approximately 300m to turn left. The track continues for approximately 200m to turn right, heading down the hill to where it flattens out. After approximately 1km of flat, the track enters a clearing on the left, the end of the service trail.
Continue straight: From the end of the Walumarra service trail, this walk heads along the bush track away from the service trail. The track opens out and it is possible to see the valley below. From here, the track begins to steeply descend the hill using rock stairs. The track nears the bottom and flattens out slightly, continuing down the hill until reaching Bola Creek. At this point, the track track turns sharply to the right and continues along the creek bank. After a short period, the track crosses a small tributary of Bola Creek. Continuing along the track, there are several sections that have been boardwalked. After the boardwalk is finished, the track continues beside the creek until coming to a well-marked crossing. On the other side, the track goes slightly up along the well-managed bush track for approximately 100m until coming to an intersection with a service trail. This is signposted as the 'Walumarra Track'.
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(4.03 km)
Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Walumarra Bushtrack
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Int of Forest Way and Couranga Tracks
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 2.87 km |
Time = 1 hr 3 mins |
| Climb = 135 m |
Descent = -132 m |
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the dirt road to the north, through the forest for a short distance before bending to the right and coming down to the signposted intersection with 'The Forest Path' at the Bola Creek picnic area[1].
Turn left: From the Bola Picnic Area, this walk heads past the 'no pushbikes' signposts and 'The Forest Path' information sign, following the bush track along the forest floor. The track is well-defined and reasonably flat, and crosses several small creeks. The track continues in this manner around the forest island until reaching a signposted intersection with the Uloola Track.
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(6.9 km)
Int of Forest Way and Couranga Tracks
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Int of Forest Way and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 895 m |
Time = 19 mins |
| Climb = 43 m |
Descent = -24 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads south along the narrow bush track, following the 'carpark' signs. After a short while, the track turns east until coming to gate at Sir Bertram Stevens Dr. Just left of this, there is a small track that goes for approximately 25m until coming to the car park and the start of the Lady Carrington Track.
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(7.79 km)
Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Sir Bertam Stevens Drive
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End of Walumarra Servicetrail
Track: Moderate - servicetrail,bushtrack |
Length = 2.18 km |
Time = 53 mins |
| Climb = 172 m |
Descent = -51 m |
Turn left : From the car park on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive (500m north of the intersection with McKell Ave), this walk follows the Lady Carrington Drive trail through the National Park gate and down the long gentle hill. The track heads through the forest until coming to the signposted intersection with the 'Walumarra Track'[2].
Turn sharp right: From the intersection marked as 'Walumarra Track', the trail heads down the slight hill. Approximately 100m after the intersection, the walk crosses Bola Creek on large stepping stones. After the creek crossing, the track follows the well-managed bush track. This goes alongside the creek bank, with the creek below on the right. This walk passes over two reasonably large sections of boardwalk. After the second, the track crosses a small creek just off Bola Creek. Once over this, the track continues along the bank before turning sharply away from the creek. This is the beginning of the rise to the top of the hill, where this walk meets up with the Walumarra service trail. This climb begins very gradually, going through the grasslands, before becoming steep. In this section, the walk follows rocky stairs. Once on the ridge, the track continues east for a short time through the scrub until coming to the service trail.
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End of Walumurra Service Trail
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Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 2.5 km |
Time = 43 mins |
| Climb = 68 m |
Descent = -23 m |
Continue straight: From the intersection in the clearing, this walk follows the signpost's arrow through the heath. The track rises up slightly for quite some time and then turns left. The track winds for approximately 200m then turns right, heading steeply up the hill. The walk continues for approximately 300m up the hill to an area of moderately dense vegetation. The track then swings left for approximately 40m to lead over a speed bump to the intersection.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads up a slight hill away from the road. The track leads into a clearing after approximately 30m, passing a trig point on the right. Then the track turns from sand to dark gravel for approximately 50m to the intersection.
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Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk
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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 | 10.6 km | Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment | 587 Kingsway, Miranda | (02) 9525 6829 | 13.8 km | Boots Great Outdoors | 23 Koonya Cct, Caringbah | (02) 9542 8988 | 14.9 km | Hurstville Disposals & Outdoor Centre | 235 Forest Rd , Hurstville | (02) 9580 4445 | 21 km | Ute Van & 4WD Accessory World | Cnr King Georges & Moorefields Rds, Beverly Hills | (02) 9758 2500 | 23.7 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Wallumarra Track to Forest Way.
Fire DangerThis walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 3 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 | Possible shower. | | 7.6°C (feels like 2.2°) | | 22 km/h from the SW (gusting 26) | | 82% humidity (as at 20/03:15am) |
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 Royal National Park Link to official closures and fire bans pageRegion: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities Current Park Closure information for Royal National Park Closure information last downloaded Thursday 20th of June 2013 04:00 AM
CLOSED AREAS
Red Cedar Flat Picnic Area is closed - Red Cedar Flat picnic area
Red Cedar Flat Picnic Area in Royal National Park is closed until further notice for emergency repair works. Please contact the visitor centre with any enquiries on 9542 0600.
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