Chambers Gully Circuit

Starting from the Chambers Gully car park just off Waterfall Gully Road, Burnside, this walk takes you on a circuit within Chambers Gully Park via the Chambers Gully, Bartrill Spur and Long Ridge tracks. Enjoy meandering through the cool sanctuary of Chambers Gully on this walk. Keep a lookout for koalas, kangaroos, cockatoos, echidnas and bandicoots as you follow the track fringed with ferns. A steep climb winds up to a ridge, where splendid views of the city and coast are revealed. The terrain is varied, with some tracks that are wide and flat, and others that are narrow and uneven. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-34.951236,138.671939)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Portrush Road, A17 Turn on to Greenhill Road, B26 then drive for 1.6 km At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Glynburn Road and drive for another 245 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Waterfall Terrace and drive for another 140 m Turn right onto Waterfall Gully Road and drive for another 1.6 km Keep left onto Chambers Gully Track and drive for another 20 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Burnside Quarry Track(55 metres southeast of intersection with Waterfall Gully Road), head towards the signposted metal gate along concrete, moving directly away from Waterfall Gully Road. Pass through the gap next to the gate and continue straight as you move past the red fences to your right. Stay on the concrete track as it hugs the creek to continue along Chambers Gully Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 70 m head through/around the gate.
	From the Chambers Gully Track continue straight, to head along Chambers Gully Track. After another 160 m (from the Chambers Gully Track) continue straight, to head along Chambers Gully Track.
	After another 460 m (from the Chambers Gully Track) continue straight, to head along Chambers Gully Track. After another 55 m cross the ford. After another 360 m (at the intersection of Chambers Gully Walking Trail & Chambers Gully Track) continue straight, to head along Chambers Gully Track. After another 30 m head through/around the gate. After another 680 m (at the intersection of Chambers Gully Track & Bartrill Spur Track) continue straight, to head along Bartrill Spur Track. After another 930 m (at the intersection of Bartrill Spur Track & Kirrang Track) continue straight, to head along Bartrill Spur Track.
	After another 2.4 km (at the intersection of Long Ridge Track & Bartrill Spur Track) veer right, to head along Long Ridge Track. After another 290 m (at the intersection of Long Ridge Track & Manna Gum Loop) continue straight, to head along Long Ridge Track.
	After another 860 m (from the Long Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Long Ridge Track. After another 420 m (at the intersection of Long Ridge Track & Winter Track) continue straight, to head along Long Ridge Track.
	The starting point of an alternate route. A shorter alternate route visiting the summit of Sugarloaf Hill. To take the alternate route continue straight here. Details below. After another 250 m (at the intersection of Long Ridge Track & Chambers Gully Walking Trail) turn left, to head along Chambers Gully Walking Trail (a footpath). After another 305 m pass a seat (140 m on your right). After another 235 m climb over the stile. After another 70 m (from the Chambers Gully Walking Trail) continue straight, to head along Chambers Gully Walking Trail.
	After another 620 m (at the intersection of Chambers Gully Track & Chambers Gully Walking Trail) turn sharp left, to head along Chambers Gully Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 410 m (from the Chambers Gully Track) continue straight, to head along Chambers Gully Track. After another 460 m (from the Chambers Gully Track) continue straight, to head along Chambers Gully Track.
	After another 210 m come to the end.

A shorter alternate route visiting the summit of Sugarloaf Hill.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Chambers Gully Walking Trail & Long Ridge Track Start heading along Long Ridge Track (a vehicle track). After another 190 m head up the very steep (30% ~ 16.7°) incline After another 90 m pass a seat (on your right). After another 30 m pass the "Sugarloaf Hill" (on your right).
	After another 115 m come to the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Chambers Gully Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	9.3 km
Time	3 h 15 min to 5 h

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	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There is one 7.3 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	7.3 km	[seat]

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  Wednesday 15 January
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Winds north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Thursday 16 January
  
  18°C → 25°C
  Showers. Possible storm.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 20mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Heavy falls possible in the south. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light early in the morning then becoming southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 22 to 29.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:50am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 17 January
  
  14°C → 18°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  9 → 40mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h turning southerly in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 25.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Saturday 18 January
  
  15°C → 19°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  8 → 60mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southerly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 25.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Sunday 19 January
  
  14°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 25.
  
  Monday 20 January
  
  9°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 21 January
  
  11°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 22 January
  
  13°C → 30°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
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