Wondabyne to Woy Woy

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6 hrs

15.4 km One way

646 m

Hard track

This walk starts at a small isolated train station, and takes in some great scenery on the way to Woy Woy station. The walk gets most of the climbing out of the way quickly. Once up on the main ridge there are great views along the Hawkesbury River and Mooney Mooney creek. Highlights of the walk include Kariong Brook Falls and Mt Wondabyne, the highest point in the area. The walk does pass Woy Woy tip, and has a bit of a road slog at the end, but overall is a lovely one way walk.

There are many Rocky Outcrops like this in the area

Wondabyne

Wondabyne is situated in Brisbane Waters National Park on the banks of Mullet River, which feeds into the Hawkesbury River north of Brooklyn. The area is defined by the National Park's flora and fauna, the quarry, railway station and a few houses sitting above the water around the river. The quarry produced sandstone building materials, used in the construction of the National War Memorial in Canberra. More recently, in 2000, the quarry was re-opened for restoration of St Mary's Cathedral spire in Sydney. Wondabyne Station, named after the nearby Mt Wondabyne, was built in 1889 and exclusively used for the quarry - it was then known as Mullet Creek Station. The station is one of the smallest on the line and one of very few railway stations in a NSW National Park. When you catch the train to Wondabyne, let the guard know you want to get off at Wondabyne Station, otherwise the train will not stop. Travel in the last carriage as the platform is very short. To catch the train from Wondabyne, wave to the driver.

(0km) Wondabyne Station → Eastern end of the Pindar Cave Track

1.5 km

32 mins

172m

-18m Hard track

From the north-bound platform of Wondabyne Station, this walk follows the 'The Great North Walk' sign[1] off the southern the end of the platform[2], keeping the train lines (and water) to your left. The track soon leads past a strangler fig[3] and a large boulder[4] then bends right and heads up a timber staircase[5] with a metal landing at the top. The track winds steeply uphill, up a series of timber[6] and rock steps[7] for just over 200m to pass a filtered view of the cranes[8] (right), down at the old Gosford Quarry. Here the walk continues a bit more steeply uphill for another 150m, up a series of rock steps[9], and then, soon after passing up the carved steps in a cleft in a rock[10], the track flattens out[11] and comes to a clearing at the end of a management trail[12], marked with a 'Brisbane Water National Park' sign[13].
Continue straight: From the clearing[14], this walk follows the wide management trail uphill past the 'Brisbane Water National Park' sign[15]. The trail leads up quite steeply[16] for about 250m, where the trail bends right then leads gently uphill[17] for about 600m. Here the trail leads up a short but quite steep hill[18], to then bend left and, about 150m later, come to an intersection with the Pindar Cave track (that leads over a rock platform[19], on your left), marked with a GNW arrow post[20] (on your right).

(1km) Eastern end of the Pindar Cave Track → Int of GNW and Wondabyne Station tracks

630 m

11 mins

19m

-5m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[21], this walk follows the GNW arrow post[22] north, gently uphill along the wide trail. The trail gently undulates along the top of the ridge for about 600m to come to an intersection with the 'Great North Walk' track (on your right), marked with a 'Wondabyne Station' sign[23] pointing back down the hill.

(2km) Int of GNW and Wondabyne Station Trail → Kariong Brook crossing

2 km

47 mins

64m

-211m Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Patonga' sign[24] heading east down along the rocky track[25]. The track soon bends right and heads around a rock outcrop[26] then continues down through the heath and scribbly gums[27] for about 400m to come to a flat rock platform[28]. Here the track continues downhill over several more rock platforms, becoming progressively steeper[29] for just over 1km to head into the cool valley and come to the bank beside Myron Brook[30].
Continue straight: From the western side of Myron Brook, this walk crosses the creek on the sandstone rock platform[31] to follow the track up a few stone steps and up the short steep hill[32]. The track then flattens out as it leads around the side of the hill for about 200m to pass alongside a long rock wall[33] (on your left). Now leading downhill, the track continues for another 100m then heads down a short steep section[34] into the dense moist gully, coming to a faint intersection in front of Kariong Brook Falls[35] (on your left) (just before crossing the creek, which is often underground).

Kariong Brook Falls

This tranquil spot of the Great North Walk is home to some lovely falls and a water hole. The eastern side of the creek has a tall sandstone cave and wall. After rain these falls can become very spectacular, other times is a cool place to rest. A great spot to stop for a snack.

(4km) Kariong Brook crossing → Int of the Great North Walk and Patonga service trail

690 m

24 mins

122m

-21m Hard track

Continue straight: From Kariong Brook[36], the walk crosses the creek and heads up the hill towards the cave[37] (keeping the waterfall[38] to the left). The track leads under the overhang[39] and then winds up the rocky path for about 400m, past a few rock walls[40] and among the grass trees[41]. The walk then heads up some more stone steps, bending left on the steps with a metal handrail[42]. The rocky track continues up for another 130m over a few more rocks[43] to come to a flat clearing[44] (on your right, that has been used as a campsite). From the clearing, the track continues uphill, passing another rocky outcrop[45] after about 60m, then after about 80m more, the track leads to a T-intersection[46] with a management trail (and a sign pointing back to 'Girrakool'[47]).

(5km) Int of the Great North Walk and Patonga service trail → Int of GNW and Thommos Loop track

1.5 km

28 mins

54m

-34m Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post and 'Patonga' sign[48] downhill along the management trail[49]. The trail then winds along the side of the hill for about 1.3km (passing a pleasant grove of large Sydney Redgums[50]) to then step up onto a particularly large rock platform[51]. After crossing this rock platform, the trail continues for another 120m to come to a Y-intersection[52] (at another rock platform) where a 'Girrakool' sign[53] points back along the track.

(6km) Int of GNW and Thommos Loop trail → Int of GNW and Mt Wondabyne Peak tracks

2 km

43 mins

138m

-65m Hard track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post and 'Patonga' sign[54] east, gently downhill along the narrow track. After about 250m, the track leads to a notably large rock platform[55] with a clear view across the valley to Mt Wondabyne[56]. Here the track continues gently downhill, crossing more rock platforms[57] for about 300m to head over a section of timber boardwalk[58] and past a few disused power poles[59]. The track then continues over another rock platform for another 200m to cross a small ephemeral creek[60]. From the creek, the track leads up a short distance up under the power lines to come to a T-intersection[61] with a wide trail, where a sign points back to 'Girrakool'[62].
Turn right: From the intersection, the track follows the GNW arrow post along the management trail[63], initially keeping the power lines to your right. The trail soon bends left and leads uphill. As the trail flattens out again, it comes to a three-way intersection marked with a 'Great North Walk' and 'Wondabyne Station' sign[64], pointing back along the trail.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Mt Wondabyne' sign[65] south up the trail. The trail soon begins to narrow[66] and after almost 200m, the track steps up to cross a rock platform[67], following a few GNW arrow posts to find a GNW 'Walker Register' tube[68]. After writing a comment, the walk continues uphill[69] along the track for about 700m, as the track become progressively flatter[70], passing beside the Mt Wondabyne Peak (up to your left). Then about 50m after leaving the trees and entering a section of low heath, this track then comes to a three-way intersection[71] (the Mt Wondabyne peak track, on the left[72]), marked with a GNW arrow post.

(8km) Int of Great North Walk and Mt Wondabyne Peak tracks → Mt Wondabyne Peak

210 m

5 mins

20m

-1m Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the Mt Wondabyne peak track north-east as it heads uphill directly towards Mt Wondabyne. The track is leads gently at first then starts to climb up a series of rock ledges[73]. After about 60m, the track passes a small cave[74] (large enough for 2 or 3 people to lie in). The track then continues to climb for another 90m, up the rocky track then for through a grove of small trees[75], to come to the first peak[76]. The faint track continues along the ridge for another 60m then comes to the main peak, where there is an old trig station[77] and great panoramic views[78]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Mt Wondabyne

Mount Wondabyne is one of the most prominent peaks in Brisbane Water National Park. The long cone-shaped hill has a rocky top and is home to a trig station. Walkers can enjoy full 360-degree panoramic views from the top. To the east are good views over the Brisbane Water, Woy Woy and other central coast suburbs. West, down next to Mullet Creek, you can see some buildings near Wondabyne Station and the train line. Otherwise, most of the expansive views are over much of Brisbane Water National Park. There are some small trees providing limited shade, a great place to soak up the views.

(8km) Int of Great North Walk and Mt Wondabyne Peak tracks → Mt Wondabyne Campsite

90 m

2 mins

-6m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[79] south over a small rise then gently downhill along the rocky track, leaving Mt Wondabyne peak[80] behind and to your left. After about 90m, the track leads down to a clearing[81] at the end of a management trail, where there is a sign pointing back to 'Mooney Mooney rest area'[82]. This is the Mt Wondabyne campsite[83].

Mt Wondabyne Campsite

This basic campsite is found at the end of a management trail, near the base of Mt Wondabyne. The campsite is at the bottom of a small (east facing) rock wall and has trees surrounding much of the area, providing some shelter. There is an established fire circle and a basic seat. There is no water or other facilities. (There is also small cave suitable for sleeping a few people about half way up Mount Wondabyne).

(8km) Mt Wondabyne Campsite → Int of Tunnel Track and Mt Wondabyne trail

760 m

16 mins

-49m Moderate track

Turn left: From the clearing (campsite), this walk follows the 'Patonga'[84] sign down the wide management trail. The trail winds downhill for about 300m, enjoying some views back to Mount Wondabyne[85] as well as to Woy Woy and Brisbane Water[86]. From here, the trail continues downhill through the heath for another 400m to come to a T-intersection with another management trail (Tunnel Track), where there is a 'Mt Wondabyne'[87] and 'Girrakool'[88] sign pointing back up the hill.

(9km) Int of Tunnel Track and Mt Wondabyne trail → Int of Hawkesbury Track and Dillons Trail

650 m

12 mins

-23m Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[89] west, gently down along the wide management trail, keeping the main wide valley to your left. The trail winds along the side of the hill for just over 450m to come to a clear three-way intersection[90] with the signposted with the 'Rocky Ponds Trail'[91] (on your right). There is a sign here, pointing back up the trail to 'Girrakool'.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Patonga' sign[92] south, downhill along the wide trail. After just over 100m, the trail passes through a metal gate[93] and fence then continues for another 50m to come to an intersection with a narrow track[94] (on your left), marked with a GNW arrow post and 'Tunnel Trail'[95] (on your right).
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post directly away from the face of the 'Tunnel Trail' sign[96][97] along the narrow track. After about 20m, this short track leads to an intersection with the signposted 'Dillons Trail'[98].

(10km) Int of Great North Walk service trail and Patonga track → Woy Woy Landfill

1.8 km

34 mins

24m

-112m Moderate track

Turn left: With the Patonga-bound bush track on the right, this walk follows the management trail east, down the long, gentle hill. The trail gradually steepens as it winds down to the Woy Woy Landfill site. The walk then follows the landfill fence past a building and steps through a gap in the fence. The walk then heads along the gravel driveway to the landfill road.

Woy Woy Landfill Site

Gosford Council operates this landfill site for the disposal of solid wastes. For more details, phone 02 4342 5255. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7am-5pm and Saturday to Sunday 8am-4pm.

(11km) Woy Woy Landfill → Woy Woy Landfill site front gates

1 km

23 mins

38m

-84m Easy track

Veer left: From the Woy Woy landfill site, this walk down the road, winding to the bottom where it flattens out at the Woy Woy Landfill front gates (these gates are locked at night but there is a gap for walkers to get through just up to the right of the gates).

(13km) Woy Woy Landfill site front gates → Woy Woy train station

2.9 km

45 mins

-21m Easy track

Continue straight: From the landfill gates, this walk follows Nagari Road past the large self-storage facility on the right, and along to the intersection of Shoalhaven Drive.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows Railway Street through the residential area, past the shopping centre to the Woy Woy train station.

Maps for the Wondabyne to Woy Woy walk

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These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Gosford	1:25 000 Map Series	91312S GOSFORD	NSW-91312S
Broken Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91301N BROKEN BAY	NSW-91301N
Gosford	1:100 000 Map Series	9131 GOSFORD	9131
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Wondabyne to Woy Woy bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wondabyne to Woy Woy

Altitude analysis for Wondabyne to Woy Woy

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	15.4 km
		Time	6 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		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)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 5km has short steep hills. Whilst another 3.7km is very steep and the remaining 25m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 3.9km follows a smooth and hardened path. Whilst another 3.6km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and the remaining 1.4km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 6km is clearly signposted. The remaining (1.1km) has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

Around 10km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 5km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 15km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 690m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 13km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 2.6km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Wondabyne to Woy Woy walk.

Staples Lookout to Kariong Brook

5.8 km Return, 2 hrs 30 mins

This walk gives the shortest access to Kariong Brook waterfall, one of the nicest falls in the area. Starting from Staples Lookout, on Woy Woy Rd, most of the walking is along the Thommos Loop management trail, except for the last descent into Kariong Brook. The waterfall is a nice and cool place

Total climbing: 261m

Hard track

Wondabyne station to Kariong Brook falls

8.1 km Return, 3 hrs 30 mins

This return walk starts from Wondabyne train station, winding up into the Brisbane Waters National Park, and follows a section of the Great North Walk to the beautiful Kariong Brook falls. Starting from the isolated train station, the walk explores an area of the park not accessible by road. Since

Total climbing: 489m

Hard track

Girrakool to Wondabyne station

9.5 km One way, 4 hrs

This walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and winds south, through the Brisbane Waters National Park. The walk crosses some long rock flats and climbs to the top of Scopas Peak, providing views spanning right across the park. The walk then continues down to Wondabyne station, and provides an

Total climbing: 438m

Hard track

Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead

10.1 km One way, 4 hrs 15 mins

Starting with a steep climb from Wondabyne Train station you will explore a series of large rock platforms with wide views over the Brisbane Water National Park and visit Scopas Peak. After Scopas walk you cross a few pleasant rocky gullies before crossing Piles Creek on the Phil Houghton suspension

Total climbing: 484m

Hard track

Staples Lookout to Mt Wondabyne loop

10.8 km Circuit, 4 hrs 30 mins

This walk starts and finishes at Staples Lookout, on Woy Woy Rd. The walk follows sections of the Great North Walk around Mount Wondabyne and the old Bulls Hill Quarry. There are a few options for short side trips, one leading to the tranquil Kariong Brook falls and the other to the peak of Mount

Total climbing: 337m

Hard track

Pindar Cave

11.5 km Return, 6 hrs

This great walk goes to some amazing places. Pindar Lookout, Pool and Cave are the greatest features of the walk, with each feature deserving of its own unique track. The walk takes off from the tiny Wondabyne Station to climb onto the plateau and continues along the ridge line to Mt Pindar. The wal

Total climbing: 493m

Experienced only

Girrakool to Staples Lookout via Kariong Brook Falls

12.3 km One way, 5 hrs 30 mins

This walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and winds down alongside Piles creek, before climbing up through the Brisbane Waters National Park to Scopas peak, and then on to the lovely Kariong brook falls. The walk finishes at the Staples Lookout. This walk mostly follows a section of the Grea

Total climbing: 697m

Hard track

Patonga to Woy Woy

15.5 km One way, 5 hrs 45 mins

This walk explores a variety of environments from the shore line and coastal cliffs near Patonga, to the dry, rocky and open ridge line. The last part of the walk skirts around the edge of Woy Woy tip, but most of the walk offers great views of the water systems around the park. You can catch the

Total climbing: 497m

Hard track

Little Wobby to Woy Woy via Rocky Ponds

16.1 km One way, 6 hrs 30 mins

This is a great walk, crossing the middle of Brisbane Water National Park and visiting several highlights including Rocky Ponds. Starting with a ferry trip from Brooklyn, this walk follows a series of faint tracks, clear tracks and management trails. There is an alternate route described in the not

Total climbing: 588m

Experienced only

Patonga to Staples Lookout

17 km One way, 6 hrs 30 mins

This great walk explores much of the main ridge ridge running through Brisbane Water National Park. The walk visits a number of great lookouts and has two worthy side trips, one up to the top of Mt Wondabyne and another to the falls in Kariong Brook. The walk requires a bit of planning for transpo

Total climbing: 702m

Hard track

Girrakool to Wondabyne station via Pindar caves

18.1 km One way, 7 hrs 30 mins

This walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and winds south, following Piles creek into the Brisbane Waters National Park. The walk crosses over Scopas Peak and continues down to Pindar caves, passing the Pindar lookout and Pindar Pool on the way. From the caves the walk backtracks some distance

Total climbing: 741m

Experienced only

Patonga to Wondabyne station via Mt Wondabyne

19.5 km One way, 7 hrs 30 mins

This walk explores some grand views, pleasant cascades, varied bushland and remote areas of Brisbane Waters National Park. From Patonga you will walk up the ridge and take a short side trip to enjoy the wonderful views from Warrah Lookout, before following a series of dirt roads and management trail

Total climbing: 861m

Hard track

Girrakool to Woy Woy station via Mt Wondabyne

20.7 km One way, 8 hrs 30 mins

This long day-walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and works its way south, alongside Piles creek and through the Brisbane Waters National Park. The walk climbs over Scopas Peak and passes the Kariong brook falls, before winding to the top of Mt Wondabyne and finishing at the Woy Woy train st

Total climbing: 870m

Hard track

Wondabyne to Woy Woy station via Pindar Caves

24 km One way, 8 hrs 30 mins

This full day walk is for the fit and keen bushwalker, exploring some of the Brisbane Waters National Park's great destinations like the Pindar caves, the Kariong Brook falls and Mt Wondabyne. The walk offers a few optional side trips to key locations including Pindar falls and the Mt Wondabyne Peak

Total climbing: 949m

Experienced only

Girrakool to Patonga

24.8 km One way, 10 hrs

This walk explores the main ridge of Brisbane Water National Park. Starting at Girrakool picnic area in the north, this track heads over Scopas Peak, with some excellent views over Mooney Mooney creek, and then over Mt Wondabyne, further south. As the track approaches the southern edge of Brisbane

Total climbing: 1083m

Hard track

Girrakool to Patonga Overnight

24.8 km One way, 2 Days

This overnight walk explores the main ridge of Brisbane Water National Park. Starting at Girrakool picnic area in the north, this track heads over Scopas Peak, with some excellent views over Mooney Mooney creek, and then over Mt Wondabyne, further south. Much of this walk follows the Great North Wal

Total climbing: 1083m

Hard track

Wondabyne station to Somersby Store

26.2 km One way, 10 hrs

This walk, following a section of the Great North Walk, starts from the Wondabyne train station and winds north, into the Brisbane Waters National Park. The walk climbs all the way up to the top of Scopas Peak, and down to the Phill Haughton bridge, then follows the Mooney Mooney Creek north, windin

Total climbing: 1164m

Hard track

Wondabyne station to Somersby Store overnight

26.2 km One way, 2 Days

This walk, following a section of the Great North Walk, starts from the Wondabyne train station and winds north, into the Brisbane Waters National Park. The walk climbs to the top of Scopas Peak, and down to the Phill Haughton bridge. The walk heads through the bush to the Somersby general store, wh

Total climbing: 1164m

Hard track

Patonga to Wondabyne station via Pindar Caves overnight

28.1 km One way, 2 Days

This overnight hike starts from Patonga beach and winds along a section of the Great North Walk, into the Brisbane Waters National Park. The walk climbs up and around the Warra reserve headland, continuing to Wondabyne station via Pindar Caves. The overnight stay is at the Mt Wondabyne campsite. The

Total climbing: 1164m

Experienced only

Cowan to Wondabyne station via Patonga rest area

33.4 km One way, 2 Days

This section of the Great North Walk starts from Cowan train station and wanders past the majestic Jerusalem Bay then through to Brooklyn. After a ferry ride to Patonga, this walk climbs to the top of the ridge, reaching even more great views. Day 2, the track heads over the scenic Mt Wondabyne and

Total climbing: 1523m

Hard track

Patonga to Somersby

41.5 km One way, 3 Days

This three day walk follows the Great North Walk from Patonga, through Brisbane Waters National Park, to the Somersby General Store. The two campsites can be found near the summit of Mt Wondabyne, and along the banks of the Mooney Mooney Creek. Water is available from Kariong Brook and often from tr

Total climbing: 1811m

Hard track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Wondabyne to Woy Woy walk.

Bulgandry Engravings

800 m Return, 20 mins

This short walk follows a footpath to a large rock platform with some well-preserved Aboriginal engravings. Named after Bulgandry man, an ancestral hero and one of the more detailed engravings at the site, this is clearly a special place. The footpath gently winds through the bush before following

Total climbing: 19m

Very easy

Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead to Somersby

16.1 km One way, 6 hrs

This enjoyable walk starts from where the old Pacific Hwy where you walk along dirt roads and trails for while alongside the wide Mooney Mooney Creek, and under the huge F3 Mooney Mooney bridge. The wide track continues upstream, passing a few campsites before crossing the wide creek at a pleasant l

Total climbing: 680m

Hard track

Patonga to Pearl Beach

4.3 km One way, 1 hr 45 mins

This walk explores a section of Brisbane Water National Park between the villages of Patonga and Pearl Beach. From Patonga, this walk takes you up a track following the Great North Walk route, and then a wider trail brings you to a short (and very worthwhile) side trip to Warrah Lookout. From here

Total climbing: 189m

Moderate track

Patonga to Warrah Trig Station

4.3 km Return, 2 hrs

This walk explores part of the ridge heading out of Patonga. The walk visits two great lookouts, with great views of Lion Island, West Head and Palm beach. Warrah trig is not that interesting, but it is a high point in the area with more views. Make a day of it by catching the ferry from Palm bea

Total climbing: 240m

Moderate track

McKell Park Loop

931 m Circuit, 30 mins

This is a great walk to take the kids on, with a fenced playground, a swimming area and pelicans. For mum and dad, there is parking, a Federation interpretive display, picnic and toilet facilities and views over the Hawkesbury River from Flat Rock Point above. This short walk complements a fresh sea

Total climbing: 24m

Moderate track

McKell Park to Flat Rock Point

1.4 km Return, 30 mins

This short track is excellent walk for those with young children. The track passes the fantastic McKell Park playground facilities, which stand next to the Federation Interpretive Display. For the warmer months, enclosed beach pool is right next to the track. The views of the Hawkesbury River are qu

Total climbing: 29m

Very easy

Mt Ettalong Lookout

1.4 km Return, 30 mins

This lovely short walk takes you from the large water tank, along an old trail and track to two fantastic fenced lookout platforms. There are a few unfenced views along this shaded walk. A picnic table among the Sydney Red Gums, just before the two main lookouts, makes a wonderful spot for a snack

Total climbing: 34m

Easy track

Little Wobby to Rocky Ponds

18.1 km Return, 8 hrs

This great walk starts from Brooklyn with a ferry trip to Little Wobby and explores some fantastic panoramic views of the Hawkesbury River and Tank Creek. The alternate route, for more experienced walkers, cuts a fair bit of walking and gets you to the views quicker. The views along the ridge are

Total climbing: 923m

Hard track

Eastern Girrakool Loop

803 m Circuit, 20 mins

This walk explores the eastern branch of the Girrakool Loop track. Starting from the car park, this walk first visits the Aboriginal Engraving site. Before reaching Broula Lookout, there is an optional side trip to a lovely section of Piles Creek. There is a second optional side trip, to Illoura

Total climbing: 39m

Moderate track

Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track

378 m Return, 10 mins

This short walk takes you from the Girrakool picnic area to the Aboriginal Engravings site, located on a large rock platform. From the picnic area, the walk follows a well-maintained track to the signposted site. The engravings have faded but with a bit of time, it is still possible to see the eng

Total climbing: 21m

Easy track

Girrakool Loop track

1.4 km Circuit, 45 mins

Starting at the well-established Girrakool picnic area, this walk visits four lookouts and an Aboriginal engravings site. The walk offers a couple of side trips, visiting some nice spots on Piles Creek. The views from each of the lookout are filtered through trees, but still worth the visit. The wa

Total climbing: 55m

Moderate track

Piles Creek Loop

4.2 km Circuit, 2 hrs

Starting from the Girrakool picnic area, this walk takes you on a round trip through part of the stunning Brisbane Water National Park. The walk explores both sides of Piles Creek, rewarding you with its waterfall and lookouts. Girrakool picnic area also has barbeques and toilets.

Total climbing: 306m

Moderate track

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The Wondabyne to Woy Woy walk starts at the Wondabyne Station (gps: -33.492083, 151.25696)

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The Wondabyne to Woy Woy ends at the Woy Woy train station (gps: -33.485814, 151.32361)

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Brisbane Water National Park

Brisbane Waters National Park is situated south west of Gosford perched on the Hawkesbury River. The park is characterised by sandstone features, Aboriginal engravings, flowery heaths, bird life and spectacular water views. Brisbane Waters NP has many bushwalks through the are with the Great North Walk passing through the middle of the park.

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