Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks

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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 At the intersection of Healey Way & Casuarina Track (-33.7676027,151.2024125)
Mode Bus Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions From , Jamieson Square.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the intersection at the bottom of the 'Casuarina Stairway', this walk follows the driveway, keeping the park and Middle Harbour Creek on the left. The walk heads along for little while before coming to the end of the driveway, at the signposted start of the 'Lyre Bird Track 4km'.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Healey Way & Casuarina Track Start heading along Healey Way (a vehicle track). Find the picnic table at the start.
	After another 170 m (from the Healey Way) continue straight, to head along Healey Way (a service road). After another 25 m (from the Healey Way) continue straight, to head along Healey Way (a vehicle track). After another 35 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 1.3 km (from the Lyrebird Track) continue straight, to head along Lyrebird Track. After another 380 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 305 m pass the sign.
	From the Lyrebird Track turn right, to head along Lyrebird Track.
	After another 165 m (from the Lyrebird Track) continue straight, to head along Lyrebird Track.
	After another 550 m (from the Lyrebird Track) continue straight, to head along Lyrebird Track. After another 15 m (at the intersection of Carroll Creek Track & Lyrebird Track) continue straight, to head along Carroll Creek Track.
	After another 430 m (from the Carroll Creek Track) continue straight, to head along Carroll Creek Track.
	After another 300 m (from the Carroll Creek Track) continue straight, to head along Carroll Creek Track. After another 4 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 (from the Casuarina Track) continue straight, to head along Casuarina Track.
	After another 80 m (from the Casuarina Track) continue straight, to head along Casuarina Track.
	After another 670 m (from the Casuarina Track) continue straight, to head along Casuarina Track.
	After another 215 m (from the Casuarina Track) turn right, to head along Casuarina Track (a vehicle track). After another 45 m head down the steps (about 35 m long)
	After another 290 m (from the Casuarina Track) continue straight, to head along Casuarina Track.
	After another 1 km (from the Casuarina Track) continue straight, to head along Casuarina Track. After another 480 m head down the surface\|sett steps (about 60 m long) About 75 m past the end is a waterfall. Then pass the sign (on your left).
	Continue another 15 m to find at the intersection of Healey Way & Casuarina Track at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	7.1 km
Time	2 h 30 min to 5 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

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 & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Terrey Hills Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 23 December
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Winds southeast to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Tuesday 24 December
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:40am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Wednesday 25 December
  
  16°C → 26°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Thursday 26 December
  
  16°C → 28°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
  
  Friday 27 December
  
  20°C → 34°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h shifting southerly 25 to 35 km/h during the afternoon.
  
  Saturday 28 December
  
  18°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower during the morning. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning easterly during the day.
  
  Sunday 29 December
  
  17°C → 28°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 30 December
  
  19°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. 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
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Start	At the intersection of Healey Way & Casuarina Track (-33.7676027,151.2024125)
Mode	Bus Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions	From , Jamieson Square.

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