Ourimbah Valley to Yarramalong

6 h 30 min to 10 h

20 km
oneway

↑ 729 m
↓ -727 m

Moderate track
Starting from Ourimbah Creek Road Trackhead, this walk follows the road along Ourimbah Creek to reach Greta Road. From there it turns north east toward Yarramalong. You can stay the night at Tringy Bark Point campsite and prolong the journey. 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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Just south of Ourimbah Creek Road. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Ourimbah Valley Trackhead sign on the north side of Palm Grove NR. | Photo by admin, 2010.
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Hidden Valley. | Photo by admin, 2008.
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Following the Ourimbah creek road. | Photo by admin, 2008.
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Horses at Hidden Valley. | Photo by admin, 2010.
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Tooheys road. | Photo by admin, 2008.
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Intersection at Forty Acers. | Photo by admin, 2010.
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Bridge over small creek at Stringy Bark Point. | Photo by admin, 2010.
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Stone steps near the old trail west of Stringy Bark Point. | Photo by admin, 2010.
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Archery warning sign. | Photo by admin, 2008.
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Intersection of the GNW and Tooheys Rd. | Photo by admin, 2012.
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Dead Horse Creek. | Photo by admin, 2012.
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West of Dead Horse Creek. | Photo by admin, 2012.
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Enjoying the wildlife on the GNW east of Cherry Lane. | Photo by admin, 2012.
Fringe Lilly on the GNW east of Cherry Ln. | Photo by admin, 2012.
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Cherry lane. | Photo by admin, 2008.
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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.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start From the Ourimbah Creek Road (near the Great North Walk information) (-33.3174483,151.2999462)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom , Ourimbah.
Finish At the intersection of Yarramalong Road & Bumble Hill Road (-33.224046,151.278565)
Mode (end) Car Shuttle   Car  
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Turn map Directions & comments
From the Ourimbah Creek Road Start heading along Ourimbah Creek Road (a residential road).
Find the Great North Walk at the start.
After another 1.8 km (at the intersection of Ourimbah Creek Road & Platypus Creek Lane) continue straight, to head along Ourimbah Creek Road (a vehicle track).
After another 80 m head through/around the gate.
After another 740 m cross the ford.
From the Ourimbah Creek Road continue straight, to head along Ourimbah Creek Road.
After another 1.2 km (at the intersection of Cedar Brush Walk & Ourimbah Creek Road) turn left, to head along Cedar Brush Walk (a walking track).
After another 1.6 km find the "Tooheys Road campsite" (6 m on your left).
Tooheys Road campsite
Tooheys Road campsite

This is a small camping area on the side of Tooheys Road, with room for a small number of tents but providing no facilities.
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This is a small camping area on the side of Tooheys Road, with room for a small number of tents but providing no facilities.

After another 530 m find the "Stringy Bark Point" (on your left).
Stringy Bark Point
Stringy Bark Point

This campsite is in a small clearing at Stringy Bark Point, just on the southern side of the bridge. This campsite provides room for a small campfire and a few tents. Water is usually available from the creek running by the campsite, please treat before drinking.
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This campsite is in a small clearing at Stringy Bark Point, just on the southern side of the bridge. This campsite provides room for a small campfire and a few tents. Water is usually available from the creek running by the campsite, please treat before drinking.

After another 155 m cross the ford.
At the intersection of Cedar Brush Walk & Ourimbah Creek continue straight, to head along Cedar Brush Walk.
After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of Tooheys Road & Cedar Brush Walk) veer left, to head along Tooheys Road (a vehicle track).
After another 2.3 km (from the Tooheys Road) turn left (a walking track).
After another 95 m find the "Campsite" (15 m on your right).
Campsite
Campsite

A basic clearing for an overnight stay, providing room for a fire and small number of tents. There is no water at this campsite so you will need to carry sufficient.
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A basic clearing for an overnight stay, providing room for a fire and small number of tents. There is no water at this campsite so you will need to carry sufficient.

After another 1.7 km continue straight.
After another 200 m veer left.
After another 75 m continue straight.
After another 660 m continue straight.
After another 10 m continue straight.
After another 600 m (from the Cherry Lane) turn right, to head along Cherry Lane (a vehicle track).
After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of Greta Road & Cherry Lane) turn right, to head along Greta Road (a highway|tertiary).
After another 410 m (from the Greta Road) turn left (a vehicle track).
After another 270 m continue straight.
After another 40 m continue straight.
After another 185 m veer left.
After another 120 m turn right.
After another 4.1 km (from the Bumble Hill Road) continue straight, to head along Bumble Hill Road (a highway|tertiary).
After another 530 m come to "Yarramalong Store".
Yarramalong Store
Yarramalong Store

Yarramalong Store is good place to have lunch or pick up the basic food supplies. The store serves hot food including burgers, chips, pies etc as well as cold drinks. The store is open 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. There is a pay phone outside and a tap to refill water, and the store has its own fuel pump. Phone on (02)4356 1222. The address is 1625 Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong NSW 2259. I always encourage people to use local stores like this on track, but since it is a small store it is worth phoning ahead to see what they have what you want in stock. It is a small store so choice is limited.
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Yarramalong Store is good place to have lunch or pick up the basic food supplies. The store serves hot food including burgers, chips, pies etc as well as cold drinks. The store is open 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. There is a pay phone outside and a tap to refill water, and the store has its own fuel pump. Phone on (02)4356 1222. The address is 1625 Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong NSW 2259. I always encourage people to use local stores like this on track, but since it is a small store it is worth phoning ahead to see what they have what you want in stock. It is a small store so choice is limited.

Continue another 0 m to find at the intersection of Yarramalong Road & Bumble Hill Road at the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Ourimbah Valley to Yarramalong


Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length 20 km
Time 6 h 30 min to 10 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
Campsite: There are 3 on route, on average they are 5 km apart with the largest gap of 10.3 km.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Campsite
5.3 kmTooheys Road campsite
Campsite
5.8 kmStringy Bark Point
Campsite
9.7 kmCampsite
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