Belinda Cres to Whale Rock

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Time 1 Hr
Return 2.8 km Return
Climb 41 m
Grade 3 Moderate track
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This walk starts from Belinda Cres and provides a lovely walk to Whale Rock. The walk first passes some exotic plants and then into more native bushland with some interesting canopies and dense growth. Whale Rock, one of the features of this walk, is quite a sight and is well worth exploring. It is possible to walk up the service trail to Boundary Rd from Whale Rock to make a one way walk.

(0km) Belinda cresant → Int. of Epping Trk and Belinda Cres Trail

distance 120 m time 3 mins climb 2m descent -9m Easy track
From the intersection the track follows the service trail through the metal gate and down the hill, continuing along to the intersection of the Epping bushtrack.

(0km) Int. of Epping Trk and Belinda Cres Trail → Int of Epping Trk and Malton Rd Trail

distance 600 m time 10 mins climb 2m descent -9m Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection the track follows the Whale Rock sign down the service trail which narrows into a bushtrack and follows Devlin creek through the gully all the way along until it widens out into a rocky service trail again and comes to the intersection of the Cheltenham service trail.

(1km) Int of Epping Trk and Malton Rd Trail → Big Ducky Waterhole

distance 190 m time 3 mins climb 3m descent -1m Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection the track follows the Lane Cove River arrow along the servicetrail for a while before it loops around the top of Big Ducky Waterhole.

Big Ducky Waterhole

The servicetrail loops around the top of the Big Ducky waterhole and there is a nice rock overhang in which to break. Is also a popular bird watching area. Unfortunately, recently there has been large quantities of rubbish in the area. (If going down to the waterhole please consider carrying out some of the rubbish if every walker carrys out a bit it will make a difference)

(1km) Big Ducky Waterhole → Whale Rock

distance 480 m time 8 mins climb 6m descent -9m Easy track
Continue straight: From the top of Big Ducky Waterhole the continues through the valley keeping Devlins Creek below on the left of the track all the way to Whale Rock.

Whale Rock

Whale Rock
This is a large boulder that looks eerily like a whale, complete with eye socket. It is a good place to break and climb around the Rock.

Maps for the Belinda Cres to Whale Rock walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Parramatta River1:25 000 Map Series91303N PARRAMATTA RIVERNSW-91303N
Sydney1:100 000 Map Series9130 SYDNEY9130

Cross sectional view of the Belinda Cres to Whale Rock bushwalking track

Terrain profile for Belinda Cres to Whale Rock

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Belinda Cres to Whale Rock

Altitude analysis for Belinda Cres to Whale Rock

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.

Length2.8 km
Time1 Hr
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Grade 3/6



Moderate track
AS 2156.1GradientGentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Quality of trackFormed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
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

Around 1.3km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 120m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

670m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 600m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (120m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 790m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 600m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 790m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 600m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 790m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 600m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Belinda Cres to Whale Rock walk.

Other Nearby walks

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Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Belinda Cres to Whale Rock walk starts and ends at the Belinda cresant (gps: -33.757000, 151.08542)

Weather Forecast

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district.

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Park Information

Lane Cove National Park

This small but picturesque city park is a haven of peaceful bushland along the winding Lane Cove River. Home to the Kukundi Wildlife Shelter and 27 km of the Great North Walk, you can also hire a boat, take a stroll or enjoy a picnic by the weir.

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