Barnetts Lookout

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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 Barnett Lookout path & Wyanna Street (-33.6170022,151.1298948)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Pacific Highway Offramp, Brooklyn. Turn on to Berowra Waters Road, 11 then drive for 130 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Berowra Waters Road, 11 and drive for another 270 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Berowra Waters Road, 11 and drive for another 1.4 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Berowra Waters Road, 11 and drive for another 155 m Turn left onto Barnetts Road and drive for another 980 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the ‘Barnetts Road Reserve’ car park (at the junction of Barnetts Rd and Wyanna St, Berowra), this walk follows the concrete footpath between the timber bollards (1.3m gap) away from the road. After 25m this walk passes a short path to a picnic table, continue along the concrete path........

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Barnett Lookout path & Wyanna Street Start heading along Barnett Lookout path (a walking track). Find the car park at the start. Find the Parking Accessible at the start. Parking Accessible There are a series of nine marked car parks at the end of Barnetts Road, Berowra including one mobility parking bay. The parking area is tarmac, 3.4m wide and 5m deep. Then head through the bollard. After another 50 m pass the water tap (15 m on your left). Then find the "Barnetts Picnic area" (10 m on your left). Barnetts Picnic area The Barnetts Road Reserve picnic area, boasts three picnic tables, a drinking fountain, a playground and seats a short distance from the road. The area is surrounded by some open grass area and native forest. Easy flat and smooth access from the road. After another 20 m pass the playground (30 m on your left). After another 20 m find a seat. After another 110 m come to a seat., has a backrest. "Barnett Lookout".
	About 10 m past the end is "Seat". Seat A series of two stone bench seats, 41cm high, 45cm deep and 2.5m wide with a 20cm (and 46cm) high backrest. The seats are built into a retaining wall at the lookout. About 15 m past the end is "Barnetts Lookout". Barnetts Lookout Barnetts Lookout provides stunning views over Berowra Creek and the surprisingly wild Berowra Valley NP. There are two stone seats, a concrete base (4.6x4m) and a 1.3m high metal fence (filtered views when seated in a wheelchair). To the left there are views upstream along Berowra Creek past Calna Creek, on a clear day you can just make out the Blue Mountains straight ahead and Berowra Waters to the right.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 220 m to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Barnetts Lookout

Grading

	Class 1/6 Smooth & flat
Length	440 m
Time	9 min to 10 min

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Naturally Accessible
Slope summary:
There are no steps and the path is nearly flat the whole way. The path does gently slope (less than 1:12) towards the lookout so it is gently uphill as you return to the start.

Surface summary:
Smooth & hard concrete surface the whole way. 1.4m wide path, the narrowest gap is 1.3m between bollards at start.

Some facilities on route

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 110 m apart with the largest gap of 220 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	115 m	[seat]
Seat	225 m	[seat]
Seat	225 m	Seat

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Hornsby Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 2 July
  
  16°C
  Showers. Wind easing.
  95% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, becoming less likely in the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe. Damaging winds possible. Winds southwesterly 30 to 45 km/h turning westerly 20 to 30 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  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 not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Thursday 3 July
  
  10°C → 17°C
  Showers easing.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 8mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Friday 4 July
  
  8°C → 18°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning.
  
  Saturday 5 July
  
  7°C → 18°C
  Becoming cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Becoming cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the outer west. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of morning frost in the outer west. Light winds.
  
  Sunday 6 July
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. Light winds.
  
  Monday 7 July
  
  9°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
  
  Tuesday 8 July
  
  6°C → 18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Berowra Valley National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Tracks and trails closed due to extreme weather
  All tracks and trails are closed due to ongoing extreme weather.
  Roads remain open. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Safety alerts: Hazardous conditions due to weather
  Conditions on walking tracks and fire trails may be hazardous. This is due to forecasted weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and potential flooding of waterways.
  If visiting these areas, please:
  
  Proceed with caution on rough and slippery surfaces
  
  Beware of falling trees
  
  Look out for erosion, washouts, and flooded creek crossings.
  
  Note that roads, tracks and trails can be closed with minimal notice.
  
  Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walkthrough flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. Visit the Bureau of Meteorology for the latest weather warnings. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Other planned events: Quarry Trail maintenance
  Surface and vegetation works will be carried out on the Quarry Trail from Wednesday 25 June until Wednesday 16 July 2025, weather permitting.
  Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Other planned events: Fire Trail vegetation works
  Vegetation works will be carried out from Wednesday 25 June to Wednesday 9 July 2025 on the following fire trails in Berowra Valley National & Regional Park:
  
  Lyrebird Gully Fire Trail
  
  Daphne Fire Trail
  
  Patricia Fire Trail
  
  Refuge Rock Fire Trail
  
  Carmen Fire Trail
  
  Kentia Fire Trail
  
  Barkala Fire Trail
  
  Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park
  Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
  Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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