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Wallumarra Track to Forest Way
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
4 Hrs 30 mins
12 km
477 m
Circuit
5.9 km ESE of Waterfall
Royal National Park
Track: Moderate
Following a section of servicetrail this track heads along the ridge until descending off the hill down to Bola Creek. Although the servicetrail is not the most interesting the bushtrack is enjoyable, especially down on the creek as the track winds its way through the forest. After a short break at the Bola Picnic Area the track circles around along the Forest Path. This track was one of the first in Royal National Park (established in 1886) and still remains very pretty.
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Drive to Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive
(0 km) Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive to Garie Hill Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 7 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads north west along the dark gravel. The track quickly 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 north west for approximately 30m to the intersection.
(0.25 km) Garie Hill to Bee Hives Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -11 m
From the intersection the track heads north for approximately 100m down the overgrown track. The track passes through the vegetation to a grassed opening with bee hives.
(0.25 km) Garie Hill to Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Wallamarra Bushtrack Track: Moderate - servicetrail, bushtrack
Distance = 3.5 km
Time = 1 Hrs 15 mins
Climb = 45 m
Descent = -239 m
From the intersection the track heads north west over a speed bump on the track. The track swings right through moderately dense vegetation for approximately 40m to an open short bush area. The track continues down the hill for approximately 300m to turn left. The track continues in a southerly direction for approximately 200m to turn right down the hill. The track heads down the hill to where it flatterns out. After approximately 1km of flat, the track enters a clearing on the left, the end of the service trail. From the end of the Wallumarra Servicetrail the track heads west for approximately 200m along the bushtrack until the track opens out and it is possible to see the valley below. From here the track begins to steeply descend the hill and as such rock stairs have been used to make the walking easier. As the track nears the bottom it flattens out slightly and continues down the hill until reaching Bola Creek. At this point the track track turns sharply to the north 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 and this make the walking much easier. 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 bushtrack for approximately 100m until coming to an intersection with a servicetrail. This is signposted as the 'Wallumarra Track'.
(3.78 km) Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Wallamarra Bushtrack to Int of Forest Way and Couranga Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 2.9 km
Time = 1 Hrs
Climb = 135 m
Descent = -132 m
From the intersection the track heads north down the servicetrail for approximately 50m until coming to a large clearing off to the left hand side of the track. This is clearly signposted as the start of the Forest Path Track. From the Bola Picnic Area, signposted as part of the Forest Way Trail this track heads north-west alongside Bola Creek, which in turn joins up to the Hacking River. Once reaching the river the track turns west and continues along the bushtrack until reaching an intersection with a bushtrack that crosses the river marked with an green sign pointing west saying 'Uloola Track'.
(6.65 km) Int of Forest Way and Couranga Tracks to Int of Forest Way and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.9 km
Time = 20 mins
Climb = 50 m
Descent = -30 m
From the intersection the track heads south along the narrow bushtrack following the signs to the carpark. After a short while this turns east until coming to boomgate at (name of road). Just left of this there is a small bushtrack that goes for approximately 25m until coming to the carpark and the start of the Lady Carrington Track.
(7.58 km) Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Sir Bertam Stevens Drive to End of Wallumarara Servicetrail Track: Moderate - servicetrail, bushtrack
Distance = 1.9 km
Time = 50 mins
Climb = 172 m
Descent = -51 m
From the large set of stone gates and the carpark off Sir Bertram Stevens Dr the track heads north along the servicetrail During this section there are several small rises and falls along the way. This continues until the track reaches an intersection with what appears to be a well-managed bushtrack signposted as the Wullumarra Track' going off to the right. From the intersection marked as the Wallumarra Track the trail heads east down the slight hill. Approximately 100m after the intersection the track crosses Bola Creek on large stepping stones. This section of the creek is quite pretty. After the creek crossing the track turns south along the well-managed bushtrack. This goes along the Creek Bank. During this section there are two reasonably large sections of boardwalk. After the second one the track crosses a small creek the juts off Bola. Once over this the track continues along the bank before sharply turning east away from the creek. This is the beginning of the rise to the top of the hill to meet up with the Wallumarra Servicetrail. This climb is achieved by beginning very gradually going through the grasslands before becoming steep. In this section the track becomes rocky and National Parks has used thee to build stairs. Once on the ridge the track continues east for approximately 200m through the scrub until coming to the servicetrail.
(9.52 km) End of Walumurra Service Trail to Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 2.5 km
Time = 35 mins
Climb = 68 m
Descent = -23 m
From the intersection in the clearing the track heads east for approximately 1km. The track slightly rises up this kilometre to turn left. The track heads north for approximately 200m then swings right, steeply up the hill. The track 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. From the intersection the track heads south east up a slight hill. 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.
Drive from Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive
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