BushwalkBushwalk
2 h 30 min to 2 h 45 min
| Start | At the intersection of Boronia Avenue & Ryde Road (-33.8272608,151.1380376) |
| Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) |
| Directions | From , Rozelle. |
| Finish | (-33.7944416,151.1379376) |
| Mode (end) | Car Shuttle Bus Car (Parking fees apply in the area.) Train |
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At the intersection of Boronia Avenue & Ryde Road Start heading along Boronia Avenue (a residential road).
After 20 m find the "Boronia Park" (15 m on your left).
 Boronia Park is found at the intersection of Ryde Rd and Boronia Ave. The park is centered around a couple of large playing fields and a grand stand. Here you will find public toilets, tap water, electric BBQs and a children's playground. There is also shade from the trees and rain shelter to provide some relief on the hot or wet days.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to End of Lane Cove River track. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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After another 160 m find the "Mangrove viewing platform" (10 m on your right).
 This timber viewing platform is found on bank on south-west of the confluence of the Lane Cove River and Buffalo Creek. This area is affected by the tides so the view is constantly changing. The lookout platform provides an opportunity to view the mangroves community and the eroded sandstone ruins
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After another 15 m find the "Buffalo Creek Reserve" (60 m on your left).
 The Buffalo Creek Reserve is found off the side of Pittwater Rd, just south of Buffalo Creek. The reserve is home to a large wetland, car park, large children's playground , picnic shelters , BBQ's , toilets and town water on tap . The children's play area, on the western side of the reserve, is very popular. There is a large playing field and a second smaller picnic area on the eastern side (where the Buffalo Creek boardwalk starts ).
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After another 55 m find the "Magdala Park" (15 m on your right).
 Magdala Park, found at the end of Magdala Rd, North Ryde, is home to a large playing field with a baseball diamond in the corner and a smaller playing field to the north. There is a car park , public toilets, sheltered picnic tables , childrens playground, garbage bins, and town water on tap. There are a few Great North Walk signs highlighting the direction of the walk as it winds across the open grassy area.
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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| Length | 7.1 km |
| Time | 2 h 30 min to 2 h 45 min |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
| Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
Shelter: There are 2 on route, on average they are 2.4 km apart with the largest gap of 4.2 km.
Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 1.8 km apart with the largest gap of 2.8 km.
Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 1.8 km apart with the largest gap of 3.4 km.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Seat
| 2.1 km | [seat] |
Toilet
| 2.8 km | [toilet] |
Shelter
| 2.8 km | [shelter] |
Shelter
| 2.8 km | [shelter] |
Seat
| 3.6 km | [seat] |
Toilet
| 5 km | [toilet] |
Seat
| 7 km | [seat] |
Toilet
| 7.1 km | [toilet] |
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After another 10 m pass the playground (20 m on your left).
After another 225 m continue straight, to head along Boronia Avenue.
After another 10 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (7 m on your left).
After another 115 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
After another 7 m pass the "Tipperary Falls" (75 m on your left).
After another 15 m head down the 9 steps (about 5 m long)
After another 215 m head up the 18 steps (about 15 m long)
After another 30 m pass the water tap (65 m on your left).
Then pass the picnic table (4 m on your right).
After another 195 m pass the "Sugarloaf Hill" (75 m on your left).
After another 10 m pass the car park (35 m on your left).
After another 45 m head through the bicycle barrier.
After another 60 m pass the emergency call device (about 55 m ahead).
After another 115 m find the "Binary Cafe" (35 m on your left).
About 25 m past the end is "Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium".
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 90 m to the main route.