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Walking behind the houses +
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Metal stairs on the Rainforest walk +
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Narrow track through lush forest +
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Along the Rainforest track +
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Vines and thick undergrowth +
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Steep section on the Rainforest walk +
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Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.) Cross sectional view of the Rainforest Walk bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Rainforest Walk 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 |
3km |
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1 hr 30 mins |
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Grade 4/6
Track: Hard |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Very steep (4/6) |
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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 |
Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) |
| 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
640m of this walk is very steep and another 430m has short steep hills. Whilst another 400m has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 50m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 290m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 1.4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 160m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 820m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 710m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
Around 1.4km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 160m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 970m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 550m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.
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Rumbalara Reserve
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Alt = 141 m |
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Rumbalara Reserve lies just to the east of the Gosford CBD and is part of Gosford's Coastal Open Space System (COSS). There is an extensive set of well marked walking tracks within the reserve. Yaruga Picnic Area has free electric BBQs while both Yaruga and Nurrunga picnic areas have toilets, picnic tables, nearby lookouts and proximity to walking tracks. The picnic areas are accessed via Dolly Ave, Springfield, with the gate being locked at 8pm each evening[1]. The Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre, at the end of Donnison St, Gosford, is one of several good access points to the walking tracks in the lower section of the reserve. More info
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Henry Parry Dr trackhead
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Back gate of 2GO car park
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 162 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 4 m |
Descent = -1 m |
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From the trackhead at the intersection of Frederick St and Henry Parry Dr, Gosford, this walk follows the 'Cappers Gully' arrow (Rainforest Track sign) along the bush track, away from the road. After a short distance, the walk bends to the left, at a track arrow marker post, crosses a small gully and arrives at an intersection with a management trail near a gate and car park, to the left.
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Back gate of 2GO car park
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Bottom of staircase on Rainforest walk
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 196 m |
Time = 4 mins |
| Climb = 12 m |
Descent = -3 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail away from the gate and car park, keeping the small gully to the right. After a short distance, the trail passes a plaque marking the handing over of Cappers Gully Reserve, set in a stone, to the right. The trail continues a little further, bending to the left and arriving at the bottom of a metal staircase.
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Bottom of staircase on Rainforest walk
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Top of staircase on Rainforest walk
Track: Moderate - footpath |
Length = 25 m |
Time = 1 mins |
| Climb = 4 m |
Descent = -1 m |
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Continue straight: From the end of the management trail, this walk goes up the metal staircase, arriving at an intersection, with a 'Rainforest Track' signpost, at the top of the stairs, pointing back to 'Henry Parry Drive'.
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Rumbalara Reserve Flora and Fauna
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Alt = 157 m |
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The reserve is home to a wide range of flora and fauna. The vegetation types range from the relatively dry 'Coastal Narrabeen Ironbark Forest' to pockets of 'Coastal Warm Temperate Rainforest'. Commonly seen birds include Kookaburras, Eastern Rosellas and Magpies. Rarer birds such as the Glossy Black Cockatoo and Swift Parrot are sometimes sighted here as well. Sugar Gliders, Brush-tailed possums, Blue-tounged lizards and Tree snakes can be seen in the reserve if you are patient and lucky enough.[2]
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Top of staircase on Rainforest walk
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Southern int of White St firetrail and Rainforest walk
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 401 m |
Time = 9 mins |
| Climb = 37 m |
Descent = -15 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the bush track in the opposite direction to the 'Henry Parry Drive' arrow, leaving the metal staircase behind on the right. The track meanders through some beautiful forest, filled with vines and ferns, crossing a small metal bridge and continuing further, passing a couple of old picnic tables, to the right, and arriving at an intersection beside a fenced-off area, with a 'Rainforest Track' signpost pointing back to 'Henry Parry Drive'.
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Cappers Gully quarry
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Alt = 38 m |
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This old quarry site is beside Cappers Gully in the Rumbalara Reserve, Gosford. The area is fenced off for safety reasons. The neat, square-cut walls of the quarry make an interesting sight on the walks in the area.[3]
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Southern int of White St firetrail and Rainforest walk
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Southern Int of Rainforest walk and Bayview firetrail
Track: Hard - servicetrail,bushtrack |
Length = 298 m |
Time = 10 mins |
| Climb = 54 m |
Descent = -7 m |
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail in the opposite direction to the 'Interpretive Centre' arrow, keeping the fenced area to the right. After a very short distance, the walk arrives at an intersection, signposted 'Cappers Gully'.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Ouraka Point' arrow up the steps and along the bush track. The walk crosses some short metal footbridges and then climbs more steeply, through beautiful forest scenery. The walk climbs a lot of sandstone steps and some sets of metal stairs, and after some time arrives at an intersection, with a 'Rainforest Track' signpost pointing back to 'Cappers Gully'.
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Southern Int of Rainforest walk and Bayview firetrail
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Int of Rainforest walk and Casuarina walk
Track: Hard - servicetrail,bushtrack |
Length = 438 m |
Time = 11 mins |
| Climb = 41 m |
Descent = -13 m |
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail in the opposite direction to the 'Bay View Ave' arrow, leaving the steps of the 'Rainforest Track' behind to the left. After a short distance, the walk arrives at an intersection, with a bush track to the left, signposted 'Rainforest Track'.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Ouraka Point' arrow down the steps and along the bush track. After descending for a short distance, the track bends to the right and levels out. The track meanders for some time through beautiful forest scenery, crossing two short metal footbridges, before climbing a long set of sandstone steps, then a metal staircase, arriving at an intersection with a management trail, with a 'Rainforest Track' signpost pointing back to 'Cappers Gully'.
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Int of Rainforest walk and Casuarina walk
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Sculpture of Charles Sturt
Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 33 m |
Time = 1 mins |
| Climb = 2 m |
Descent = 0 m |
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Picnic Areas' arrow along the management trail, keeping the views of Gosford to the left. After a short distance, the walk arrives at a sculpture of Charles Sturt, to the right.
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Sculptures in Rumbalara
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There are four bronze figurative sculptures in the Rumbalara Reserve that were 'commissioned in the series "Salute to Famous Australians", which includes Captain Charles Sturt, Edward Eyre, and Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.'[4] Matthew Flinders is the fourth in the series. They were 'commissioned by Sara Lee Kitchens (Australia) Pty Ltd and Gosford City Council for the State Bicentennial Celebrations 1987.'[5]. Smith and Flinders are the most easily reached, at the Nurrunga picnic area. More info
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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
Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
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| Mannings Sports | 172 Mann St , Gosford | (02) 4325 1617 | 1.1 km | Camping World | Shop 18, 482 Pacific Hwy, Wyoming | (02) 4324 6515 | 2.8 km | BCF Australia Pty Ltd | 354 Manns Rd , Gosford West | (02) 4322 5833 | 2.5 km | Boots Great Outdoors | 201 The Entrance Rd , Erina | (02) 4367 0396 | 3.5 km | Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs | Homemakers Supa Centre Cnr Wyong Rd & Bryant Drv , Tuggerah | (02) 4353 4335 | 15.2 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Rainforest Walk.
Fire DangerThis walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 25 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 | Rain. | | 12.4°C (feels like 0.0°) | | 0 km/h from the NNW | | 0% humidity (as at 22/05:35pm) |
| Wed | ° | Rain. | | | Thu | 8°|17° | Rain, heavy at times. | | | Fri | 10°|19° | Rain, heavy at times. | | | Sat | 10°|19° | Morning shower or two. | |
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 Rumbalara Reserve The Rumbalara Reserve is a protected area of bushland just to the east of Gosford City. The area is part of the Hornsby Sandstone Plateau and is home to some diverse flora and fauna. There are some good picnic areas and great walking in the reserve. Rumbalara is an aborginal word meaning 'rainbow', the name suits this place well, with its great range of colour in the rock and plants. Region: I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment. |
Hiking near Sydney 
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1 km
not too much longer now :)