St Ives to Davidson Park via Casuarina Track

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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	(-33.7418104,151.1666931)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Pacific Highway, A1, A38, Chatswood. Turn on to Boundary Street, A38 then drive for 10 m Turn right onto Boundary Street, A38 and drive for another 1 km Turn left onto Archbold Road and drive for another 6.2 km At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Hunter Avenue and drive for another 200 m Turn right and drive for another 10 m
Finish	At the intersection of Healey Way & Casuarina Track (-33.7674829,151.2024246)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the intersection, this walk heads through the metal gate and follows the service trail down the hill, keeping the pipeline on the right, as it heads through the bush and behind the houses to the intersection of the wide service trail on the left.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the gate at the start. After another 30 m pass the "Barra Brui Reserve" (7 m on your right). W:www.kmc.nsw.gov.au After another 115 m continue straight. After another 750 m continue straight, to head along Pipeline track. After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Pipeline track.
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of Bungaroo Track & Pipeline track) veer left, to head along Bungaroo Track (a walking track).
	After another 150 m turn right, to head along Bungaroo Track.
	After another 75 m veer left, to head along Bungaroo Track.
	After another 1.1 km turn left, to head along Bungaroo Track. After another 205 m cross the stepping stones (about 30 m long) Then find the "Bungaroo" (15 m on your left). Bungaroo Governor Arthur Phillip (first governor of NSW) described this section of the river as where "the flowing of the tide ceased". Phillip and his party of nine camped here in 1788 whilst looking for land suitable for farming. John White (Surgeon General) described the the area as "the most desert, wild and solitary seclusion that the imagination can form any idea of". Over the past 200 years the river has changed, but somewhere not far upstream of the stepping stone is Bungaroo.
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Governor Philip Track & Middle Harbour Track) turn right, to head along Governor Philip Track (a walking track). After another 210 m cross the ford.
	Continue straight, to head along Governor Philip Track.
	After another 165 m veer left, to head along Governor Philip Track. After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Governor Philip Track. After another 30 m cross the ford. After another 275 m (at the intersection of Governor Philip Track & Pipeline track) continue straight, to head along Governor Philip Track. After another 50 m find the "Pipeline" (40 m on your right). Pipeline This pipeline is unearthed at Hunter Street, St Ives, and travels through Garigal National Park, across Middle Harbour Creek to John Oxley Drive, Sorlie. The pipe carries water under pressure From Ryde to Pymble to the reservoir at Beacon Hill. The old smaller-capacity pipe can still be seen running parallel to the larger pipe.
	After another 870 m continue straight, to head along Governor Philip Track. After another 680 m cross the stepping stones (about 10 m long)
	After another 2 m (at the intersection of Carroll Creek Track & Governor Philip Track) turn left, to head along Carroll Creek Track (a walking track). After another 430 m continue straight, to head along Carroll Creek Track.
	After another 305 m (at the intersection of Carrol Creek Track & Carroll Creek Track) turn right, to head along Carrol Creek Track (a steps). Then head up the steps (about 10 m long) After another 10 m pass the sign. At the intersection of Casuarina Track & Carrol Creek Track veer right, to head along Casuarina Track (a walking track). After another 490 m continue straight, to head along Casuarina Track.
	After another 85 m continue straight, to head along Casuarina Track. After another 660 m continue straight, to head along Casuarina Track.
	After another 215 m turn right, to head along Casuarina Track. After another 45 m head down the steps (about 35 m long)
	After another 290 m continue straight, to head along Casuarina Track. After another 1.4 km pass the water tap (75 m on your right). After another 135 m pass the picnic table (75 m on your right). Then head down the surface\|sett steps (about 50 m long) A sign.
	Continue another 0 m to find at the intersection of Healey Way & Casuarina Track at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

St Ives to Davidson Park via Casuarina Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	9 km
Time	3 h 30 min to 4 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
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)

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Bungaroo
Governor Arthur Phillip (first governor of NSW) described this section of the river as where "the flowing of the tide ceased". Phillip and his party of nine camped here in 1788 whilst looking for land suitable for farming. John White (Surgeon General) described the the area as "the most desert, wild and solitary seclusion that the imagination can form any idea of". Over the past 200 years the river has changed, but somewhere not far upstream of the stepping stone is Bungaroo.

Pipeline
This pipeline is unearthed at Hunter Street, St Ives, and travels through Garigal National Park, across Middle Harbour Creek to John Oxley Drive, Sorlie. The pipe carries water under pressure From Ryde to Pymble to the reservoir at Beacon Hill. The old smaller-capacity pipe can still be seen running parallel to the larger pipe.

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.

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Weather Forecast
- Hornsby Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 23 December
  
  30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloud clearing during the early morning to a mostly sunny day. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, most likely in the early afternoon. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning, shifting southerly 30 to 40 km/h in the early afternoon before tending south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon. Winds reaching up to 50 km/h along the coastal fringe with the southerly change during the afternoon.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Extreme
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:40am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Tuesday 24 December
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h early in the morning then tending southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning.
  
  Wednesday 25 December
  
  15°C → 28°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Thursday 26 December
  
  16°C → 32°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
  
  Friday 27 December
  
  20°C → 40°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 30 km/h before shifting southerly 15 to 25 km/h later.
  
  Saturday 28 December
  
  18°C → 30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Slight chance of a shower during the morning. Mostly sunny day. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Sunday 29 December
  
  18°C → 33°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Garigal National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed in Garigal National Park - Monday 23 December 2024
  All tracks and trails in Garigal National Park are closed on Monday 23 December 2024 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.
  Davidson Picnic Area and Boat Ramp will remain open.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.
  
  Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
  https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
  https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
  
  Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
  A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
  
  Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management’
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2024 and 31 January 2025 in Garigal National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  
  All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
  For more information, contact the local park office on:
  Forestville 9451 3479 (business hours)
  NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
  
  Closed areas: Flat Rock track partial closure
  The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed as the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
  Please note:
  
  Walkers heading west should exit Flat Rock track at the eastern end of Killarney Drive and use Killarney Drive until you reach Downpatrick Street. Then walk down the street and re-enter Flat Rock track from the Downpatrick Street fire trail.
  
  Walkers heading east should exit Flat Rock track at the Downpatrick Street fire trail and use Downpatrick Street, then Killarney Drive until you reach the end of Killarney Drive. Re-enter Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance.
  
  For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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