Currie Rd Track to Ferguson St via Magazine Buildings and Davidson Park

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Time 4 hrs 30 mins
One way 11.2 km One way
Climb 575 m
Grade 4 Hard track
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Starting at Currie Road in Forestville, this walk explores much of the northern shore of Middle Harbour Creek. There are some great side trips, in-particular to Natural Bridge and to Flat Rock Beach. Davidson Picnic area has great facilities if you are looking for a BBQ picnic lunch, otherwise there are some quieter spots like Flat Rock Beach for your snacks.
Start of the Currie Road service trail Following the powerlines through the bush Continuing through the bush One of the locals Lambertia formosa (Mountain Devil) Flower Bantry Bay Passing a large rock outcrop Crossing a small creek Heading along the side of the valley Fencing behind the Magazine Buildings Looking down at the Magazine Buildings Passing the base of a short cliff Following the waters edge View from Flatrock Beach Climbing up the hill from the Bantry bay The Flat Rock Track Heading through the ferns Passing a private property Looking down on Middle Harbour Creek Following the Flat Rock Track The Flat Rock Trackhead Heading into the picnic area Davidson Park Rotary Rotunda Bottom of Casuarina Steps Climbing up the Casuarina Stairway Following the Casuarina Track The trees above the Casuarina Track Under a rock overhang on Casuarina track Blue tongue on Casuarina Track Casuarina Track Tower on Casuarina track Through the bush Rocks on the Casuarina track The Casuarina Track Casuarina track cave Start of the Casuarina Track Heading up the service trail The end of Ferguson Rd

(0km) Start of Currie Road service trail → Int of Currie Road and Cannons Parade service trails

distance 560 m time 10 mins climb 10m descent -16m Moderate track
From the intersection, this walk heads through the metal gate and along the service trail for a short distance before coming to some power lines. This trail follows the power lines through the bush, winding along beside the telegraph poles for a little while before coming to the intersection with the service trail that heads up the hill to the right.

(1km) Int of Currie Road and Cannons Parade service trails → Int of Natural Bridge and Currie Road Tracks

distance 350 m time 6 mins climb 5m descent -12m Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the flat service trail heading south, in the opposite direction of the closest telegraph pole, winding alongside the power lines for a little while. The trail then breaks away from the power lines, heading through thicker vegetation until it comes to the signposted intersection of the Natural Bridge Track.

(1km) Int of Natural Bridge and Currie Road Tracks → Natural Bridge

distance 250 m time 6 mins climb 0m descent -39m Moderate track
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Natural Bridge' sign along the bush track, heading down the rocky hill which steepens as it winds down a few sets of wooden steps. The track then flattens out to a gentle descent, and winds down through the bush until coming to a wide stone arch referred to as the Natural Bridge, crossing a creek that feeds into Bantry Bay. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge
The Natural Bridge is a sandstone arch in Garigal National Park. The arch spans an unnamed creek feeding into Bantry Bay. The Natural Bridge track uses this arch to cross the creek, and is not always noticed by walkers as the surrounding vegetation hides the full view of the feature from the track. The arch has formed the eroding forces of water flowing down the creek. The arch provides an interesting natural feature to explore and enjoy.

(1km) Int of Natural Bridge and Currie Road Tracks → Int of Bates Creek and Currie Rd tracks

distance 180 m time 3 mins climb 5m descent -1m Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the H/H walker on the 'Currie Road Track' sign south, along the service trail. The track soon comes to a four-way intersection with a large gum tree in the centre.

(1km) Int of Bates Creek and Currie Rd tracks → Bantry Bay View

distance 1.2 km time 22 mins climb 7m descent -89m Hard track
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the service trail heading south east, gently down hill. The track gently winds down the hill passing some interesting rocky outcrops along the way. As the track starts to steepen it passes two service trails on the left (same track looping around), then becomes steeper before coming to an end at a small clearing (with a bush track heading down to the water).
Continue straight: From the end of the service trail, this walk follows the bush track down the rocky path for a short distance to the waters edge where there is a great view of Bantry Bay from the rocky shoreline. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Bantry Bay View

Bantry Bay View
Bantry Bay View is a small, informal lookout, found at the end of a track on the northern end of Bantry Bay, in Garigal National Park. The track finishes on the rocky shoreline looking down Bantry Bay. On the right of the bay is the Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine complex, and on the left is the Bantry Bay Picnic Area. You can see along Middle Harbour to Seaforth. There are usually plenty of boats in the otherwise quiet waters.

(1km) Int of Bates Creek and Currie Rd tracks → Int of Magazine Track and Tipperary Road service trail

distance 730 m time 13 mins climb 5m descent -35m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track, heading through the dense vegetation. After a little while, the track starts to zigzag down the rocky hill and through the bush until it flattens out and crosses Bates Creek. The walk then turns left and continues through the bush, meandering along the flat bush track until coming to the signposted intersection with the Magazine Track.

(2km) Int of Magazine Track and Tipperary Road service trail → Back of Magazine Buildings

distance 1.1 km time 27 mins climb 45m descent -79m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Magazine Track' sign along the wide, flat trail which winds around behind some houses (on the right). The track continues along a narrower, rocky bush track which steadily winds down a long hill to the bottom of the valley, where it flattens out just above the water. From here, the walk continues along the bush track, winding up and down along the side of the hill until it follows a track marker up to the magazine buildings' fence line. The track runs parallel to this fence as it heads along to an open, square concrete tank just off to the left of the track, from which the roofs of the magazine buildings and Middle Harbour Creek are both visible.

Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine complex

Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine complex
The Magazine Buildings were the premier storage facility for merchants' explosives between 1915 and 1974. During this time, the carefully constructed building where crucial for the safe storage of explosives used for building public works such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and additionally used by the Australian Navy during World War II. There is currently no public access to the site, and the buildings are best viewed from across the water at Bantry Bay Picnic Area, or anywhere on the other side of Bantry Bay. More info.

(3km) Back of Magazine Buildings → Int of Magazine and Flat Rock Beach Tracks

distance 1.1 km time 23 mins climb 44m descent -53m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the open concrete tank, this walk follows the bush track, with the ground sloping up to the right, as it heads down a short rocky hill. The track flattens out and follows the fence line to the end, where it turns left and continues down the rocky hill, along the bush track running parallel to a shorter fence. Soon, the track turns right and leaves the fence line. The walk follows the bush track heading away from the buildings and down the rocky hill, to the waters edge where it continues along the side of the hill, following Middle Harbour Creek for a long while. In time, the track winds around behind a small beach to the intersection of a narrow bush track heading down a short hill on the left.

(4km) Int of Magazine and Flat Rock Beach Tracks → Flat Rock Beach

distance 30 m time 1 mins climb 0m descent -6m Moderate track
Turn sharp left: From the intersection, this walk follows the narrow bush track heading down the hill to the small beach at the bottom. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

Flat Rock Beach

Flat Rock Beach
Flat Rock Beach is a small, south-facing beach on Middle Harbour, in Garigal National Park. The sand is deposited on a rock shelf that pokes through in places, forming interesting sculptures. The beach is frequented by walkers and boaters enjoying their day by the water. The beach can be accessed by a bush track from the end of Killarney Drive, Killarney Heights. Historically, the beach was a popular picnic area and serviced by a ferry in the early 1900's. Today, there are no facilities, but some shade is provided by the trees at the back of the beach.

(4km) Int of Magazine and Flat Rock Beach Tracks → Int of Flat Rock and Magazine Tracks

distance 190 m time 5 mins climb 36m descent 0m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track with the ground sloping up to the right, heading up the wooden steps. The track flattens out and turns right, following the track marker through the bush and up the rocky hill, using the spread-out sets of wooden steps. The walk comes to an intersection and a signpost for the 'Magazine Track'[1].

(4km) Int of Flat Rock and Magazine Tracks → Int of Downpatrick Road Servicetrail and Flat Rock Track

distance 1.5 km time 39 mins climb 86m descent -116m Moderate track
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Flat Rock Track' sign along the bush track heading down the side of the hill, with the ground sloping up to the right. The walk winds down the rocky track for a little while, before flattening out as it passes by a small pipeline and then continues along the side of the hill. The track meanders through the bush for a while before coming to the four-way intersection with a bush track (which heads up the rocky hill to the right, and down to a private property at the bottom of the hill on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track along the side of the hill, with the ground sloping up to the right. The track meanders through the dense bushland, occasionally catching a nice view over Middle Harbour Creek down to the left, and continues to the intersection of a rough service trail on the right, which heads uphill.

(6km) Int of Downpatrick Road Servicetrail and Flat Rock Track → Int of Davidson Park driveway and Flat Rock Track

distance 690 m time 16 mins climb 32m descent -41m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track along the side of the hill, with the ground sloping up to the right as it heads through the bush. The walk stays above Middle Harbour Creek for a while before it drops down a steep set of wooden steps to the intersection with the Davidson Park driveway, at a wooden picnic seat.

(6km) Int of Davidson Park driveway and Flat Rock Track → Bottom of the Casuarina Steps

distance 920 m time 16 mins climb 14m descent -15m Very easy
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the flat driveway towards the Roseville Bridge, heading under a pipe bridge and coming to the intersection with the driveway to Davidson Park.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the Davidson Park driveway, crossing under Roseville Bridge with Middle Harbour Creek on the left. The walk passes a small car park and bends to the right, winding around the large picnic areas (on the left), passing a building with some toilets (also on the left), and continuing along for a little while before coming to the signposted intersection of the Rotary Rotunda footpath.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the road, keeping the park and Middle Harbour on the left. After a little while, this walk comes to the signposted intersection at the bottom of the 'Casuarina Stairway', uphill on the right.

Davidson picnic area

Davidson picnic area
Davidson Picnic Area is in Garigal National Park, under Roseville Bridge (access via Warringah Road, south bound lanes, or via many walking tracks in the area). The picnic area has a boat ramp, wheelchair-accessible toilets, large open grassy areas, picnic tables, free electric BBQ's, and a large rotunda. There are plenty of shady spots provided by the trees. The northern section of the picnic area has a small beach swimming area, and the southern section boasts a boat ramp. The park is open 6am to 8pm (6:30pm outside daylight savings time). Ticket machines are provided to pay the car access fee.

(7km) Bottom of the Casuarina Steps → Casuarina Lookout

distance 130 m time 2 mins climb 9m descent 0m Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the Casuarina Stairway up the long wooden staircase, climbing the long hill to the top where it comes to the lookout (and a bush track continuing along the side of the hill).

(7km) Casuarina Lookout → Int of Casuarina Track and Boree Road service trail

distance 1.7 km time 46 mins climb 182m descent -111m Hard track
Continue straight: From the lookout, this walk follows the bush track, meandering along the side of the hill for a little while before it climbs up a short but steep rocky hill. The walk flattens out again and continues along the side of the hill for a while before crossing a small stream at some boulders. After the stream crossing, this walk climbs up a small hill and across a few rock platforms as it starts to undulate along the side of the hill. It then passes under some power lines, and climbs steeply up the hill to the large power line tower, which it passes around (keeping the tower to the right), to the intersection of the Boree Road service trail at the Casuarina Track sign.

(9km) Int of Casuarina Track and Boree Road service trail → Int of Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks

distance 1.4 km time 34 mins climb 45m descent -101m Hard track
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track opposite the service trail, heading north away from the power line tower and along the rocky bush track. The walk undulates up and down the side of the hill for a while before coming to a large rocky outcrop. After this, the track starts to wind down the long hill, until it flattens out again and passes under a long rock overhang, then continues down the side of the hill until it comes down to the signposted intersection of the 'Carrol Creek Track' at the end of a service trail, and at the top of some concrete stairs.

(11km) Int of Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks → Int of Carroll Crk and Nothern Beaches Area Depot Servicetrails

distance 410 m time 11 mins climb 51m descent 0m Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the service trail, heading up the long gentle hill which progressively steepens as it passes a short loop trail on the right, and winds up to the intersection with an asphalt service trail. (Note: The National Parks Depot is just down the hill along the asphalt trail to the right)

(11km) Int of Carrol Crk and Northern Beaches Area Depot Servicetrails → End of Ferguson St

distance 120 m time 1 mins climb 6m descent -3m Easy track
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the driveway, crossing under the power lines and passing the 'Northern Beaches Area Office and Depot' on the right (and a small car park on the left). Not much further up, the driveway passes through a white gate and comes to the end of Ferguson Rd, Forestville.

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Cross sectional view of the Currie Rd Track to Ferguson St via Magazine Buildings and Davidson Park bushwalking track

Terrain profile for Currie Rd Track to Ferguson St via Magazine Buildings and Davidson Park

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Currie Rd Track to Ferguson St via Magazine Buildings and Davidson Park

Altitude analysis for Currie Rd Track to Ferguson St via Magazine Buildings and Davidson Park

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.

Length11.2 km
Time4 hrs 30 mins
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Grade 4/6



Hard track		AS 2156.1GradientVery steep (4/6)
Quality of trackRough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
SignsDirectional signs along the way (3/6)
Experience RequiredSome bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
WeatherWeather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
InfrastructureLimited 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

7km of this walk has short steep hills and another 2km is flat with no steps. Whilst another 1.4km is very steep and the remaining 890m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 3.2km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. Whilst another 1.8km follows a clear and well formed track or trail and the remaining 920m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 3.4km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 8km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 3km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 11km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 7km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 4.2km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Currie Rd Track to Ferguson St via Magazine Buildings and Davidson Park walk.

Flat Rock Beach track

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Flat Rock Beach track

This short walk starts from the end of Killarney Drive, in Killarney Heights and heads down the hill to Flat Rock Beach. The beach is a secluded sandy area on the shores of Middle Harbour. A nice spot for swimming, relaxing and enjoying the boats as they pass by.

Total climbing: 50m

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Natural Bridge Walk

1.4 km Return, 45 mins

Natural Bridge Walk

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Total climbing: 71m

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Magazine Track

3.4 km One way, 1 hr 30 mins

Magazine Track

This walk is named after the heritage magazine buildings at about the halfway point. There is not a great view of the buildings but the walk provides great views of Bantry bay, and visits the secluded flat rock beach. Most of the walk is on bush track and there are plenty of rocky points along the

Total climbing: 139m

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Curry Rd to The Bluff (via the Natural Bridge)

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Curry Rd to The Bluff (via the Natural Bridge)

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Total climbing: 165m

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Davidson Track to Carroll Creek and Ferguson St

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Davidson Track to Carroll Creek and Ferguson St

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Total climbing: 128m

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Casuarina Track (Davidson Park to Ferguson St)

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Casuarina Track (Davidson Park to Ferguson St)

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Total climbing: 293m

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Currie Rd Track

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Total climbing: 145m

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East Bantry Bay

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East Bantry Bay

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Total climbing: 274m

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Governor Phillip Walk

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Governor Phillip Walk

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Total climbing: 222m

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Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks

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Total climbing: 289m

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Currie Rd to Davidson Park

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Total climbing: 280m

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St Ives to Davidson Park via Casuarina Track

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Total climbing: 399m

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Seaforth Oval to Davidson Park

10 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

Seaforth Oval to Davidson Park

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Total climbing: 491m

Grade 4
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Seaforth Oval to Roseville Bridge via Bantry Bay

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Seaforth Oval to Roseville Bridge via Bantry Bay

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Total climbing: 491m

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Little Digger Track to Davidson Reserve and Lyrebird Circuit

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Davidson Park to St Ives Chase

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Grade 3
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Middle Harbour Creek Loop

15.1 km Circuit, 5 hrs 45 mins

Middle Harbour Creek Loop

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Total climbing: 570m

Grade 5
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Spit to Lindfield

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Spit to Lindfield

This full day walk starts at the southern end of the Spit Bridge and explores a lot of Garigal National Park and Middle Harbour Creek. The walk follows the 'Harbour to Hawkesbury' track into Garigal National Park, skirting around Bantry Bay and along Middle Harbour Creek before crossing Roseville Br

Total climbing: 1181m

Grade 4
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Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Currie Rd Track to Ferguson St via Magazine Buildings and Davidson Park walk.

The Bluff Track

986 m Return, 30 mins

The Bluff Track

This short return walk starts from the end of Grattan Crescent, Frenchs Forest and follows the service trails along the Bluff Track to the spectacular lookout perched above Bantry Bay. There is an optional side trip down the into the valley to the Natural Bridge, which is a interesting natural rock

Total climbing: 23m

Grade 3
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Moderate track

The Lyrebird Track

5.3 km Return, 2 hrs

The Lyrebird Track

This pleasant return walk starts from the end of the Davidson Reserve picnic area and follows the Lyrebird Track through the bush, along the edge of Middle Harbour Creek, to the stepping stone crossing on Carroll Creek. The stepping stones are a great place to take a break before returning along th

Total climbing: 100m

Grade 3
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Davidson Track

2 km Return, 1 hr 15 mins

Davidson Track

This walk starts at John Oxley Drive, and is popular with people working on their fitness. The walk follows a service trail which is initially dirt, but is sealed for most of the way, as it follows the pipeline steeply down to Middle Harbour Creek. Enjoy the view from the bank of the creek before

Total climbing: 132m

Grade 4
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East Killara Bushtrack

2.6 km One way, 1 hr 15 mins

East Killara Bushtrack

This walk explores a section of Middle Harbour and Gordon Creek following a narrow bush track. The walk provides some great views across Middle Harbour Creek and the bushland of the area. This walk also gets close to the mangroves along Middle Harbour creek. With the right tide, these mangroves can

Total climbing: 133m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Engravings Track

2.2 km One way, 45 mins

Engravings Track

Starting at Seaforth Oval, this walk follows the Engravings track parallel to the Wakehurst Parkway to the end of Bantry Bay Road, Forestville. The first half of the walk is along bush track and the second half follows a service trail. The engravings, after which this track is named, are fenced of

Total climbing: 39m

Grade 3
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Seaforth Oval to the Bluff Lookout

5.4 km Return, 3 hrs

Seaforth Oval to the Bluff Lookout

This great return walk starts from Seaforth oval and follows the Timbergetters Track down to Bantry Bay, and the pleasant waterfront picnic area. The walk then climbs steadily, out of the valley, to the Bluff Lookout. From this lookout you can see all the way across Middle Harbour.

Total climbing: 363m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Timber Getters Track

1.8 km Return, 1 Hr

Timber Getters Track

Starting at Seaforth Oval, this walk explores the historic logging track that heads down to the picnic area on the eastern shore of Banty Bay. The picnic area is a great spot to relax and enjoy the water, and bush views, before heading back up to Seaforth oval. This is just one section of the great

Total climbing: 120m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Lindfield Park and Little Digger Track Loop

6.7 km Circuit, 2 hrs 45 mins

Lindfield Park and Little Digger Track Loop

This pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the National Park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk returns to Lindfield Park via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in E

Total climbing: 287m

Grade 3
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Moderate track

North Arm Walking Track

3.1 km One way, 2 hrs

North Arm Walking Track

Following the edge of Middle Harbour, this walk has excellent views and Special spots, including the views from the end of North Arm Rd and the trail near the Mannerim Rd Turnoff. The change in the track from bush track to mangroves and mudflats south of the Pump Station gives a good feel of the d

Total climbing: 145m

Grade 3
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Moderate track

East Killara Track

6 km One way, 2 hrs 45 mins

East Killara Track

This walk starts and finishes at different points on Eastern Arterial Road. The walk follows a mixture of service trails and bush tracks through Garigal National Park, along Middle Harbour Creek, then heads back out to Eastern Arterial Road, on the other side of Killara.

Total climbing: 296m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Killara to St Ives via Rocky Creek

6.8 km One way, 3 hrs

Killara to St Ives via Rocky Creek

This pleasant walk starts at the bottom of Eastern Arterial Road (near the speed camera) and follows the service trails and bush tracks into Garigal National Park and down the side of the valley to Middle Harbour Creek. From here the track follows Middle Harbour Creek north to the pipe bridge, and a

Total climbing: 400m

Grade 5
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Experienced only

Two Creeks Track

6.1 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

Two Creeks Track

A popular walk that explores Gordon, Middle Harbour and Moores Creeks. This walk crosses a section of Garigal National park and a few reserves managed by Ku-ring-gai Council, you will see some great water views, sandstone caves and heritage sandstone works. The track is well signposted. The optiona

Total climbing: 237m

Grade 3
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Moderate track

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Currie Rd Track to Ferguson St via Magazine Buildings and Davidson Park walk starts at the Start of Currie Road service trail (gps: -33.760107, 151.22467)

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The Currie Rd Track to Ferguson St via Magazine Buildings and Davidson Park ends at the End of Ferguson St (gps: -33.756616, 151.21048)

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Park Information

Garigal National Park

Largely following Middle Harbour Creek and stretching from Seaforth in the south to St Ives in the north Garigal National Park is hidden through Sydney's Northern suburbs. Despite how close it is to large urban centres Garigal is quite beautiful with lots of different walking and cycling tracks. For those just wishing to picnic Davidson Reserve is a great spot just next to Middle Harbour Creek, under the Roseville Bridge.

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