North Wahroonga Circuit
Darug Country

2 h to 3 h
1 h to 1 h 30 min

6.1 km
circuit

↑ 213 m
↓ -213 m

Very challenging
This pleasant circuit walk explores the service trails of North Wahroonga. Enjoy wildflowers among the eucalypts as you overlook Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Dogs are welcome as this walk doesn't enter the national park. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. 
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Warning
This journey requires significant bushwalking experience, specialised equipment and navigation skills.
Please ensure you and your group well prepared and equiped for this journey.

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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 (-33.7011101,151.1377098)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom Pennant Hills Road, A28
  • Turn on to Pennant Hills Road, A28 then drive for 270 m
  • Turn right onto Ingram Road and drive for another 990 m
  • Turn right onto Edgeworth David Avenue and drive for another 1.1 km
  • At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Junction Road and drive for another 990 m
  • Turn right onto Eastern Road and drive for another 160 m
  • Turn left onto Kintore Street and drive for another 305 m
  • Turn left onto Westbrook Avenue and drive for another 860 m
  • Turn left onto Esk Street and drive for another 50 m
  • Turn right and drive for another 470 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started
From the car park, walk downhill towards the bike tracks. Then, at the intersection directly in front of the bike tracks, turn left along the service trail (keeping the oval up to your left).....
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
Find the park at the start.
After another 8 m to find the car park.
After another 10 m continue straight.
After another 145 m turn left.
After another 155 m continue straight.
After another 325 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
After another 75 m continue straight.
After another 520 m (at the intersection of Cliff Connection & Peninsula Track to Fire Trail) continue straight.
After another 205 m continue straight.
After another 220 m turn left.
After another 55 m veer left, to head along Frog Hollow Fire Trail.
After another 410 m turn left, to head along Frog Hollow Fire Trail.
After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Frog Hollow Fire Trail.
After another 75 m head through/around the gate.
After another 190 m continue straight, to head along Lister Street.
After another 80 m (at the intersection of Boundary Road & Lister Street) turn left, to head along Boundary Road.
After another 115 m (at the intersection of Wahroonga Avenue & Boundary Road) turn left, to head along Boundary Road.
After another 215 m (at the intersection of Boundary Road & Cliff Avenue) veer right, to head along Boundary Road.
After another 180 m (at the intersection of Boundary Road & Wyeena Close) continue straight, to head along Boundary Road.
After another 125 m (at the intersection of Boundary Road & Daly Avenue) veer right, to head along Boundary Road.
After another 50 m (at the intersection of Eastern Road & Boundary Road) turn left (a walking track).
After another 150 m (at the intersection of Morris Avenue & Boundary Road) continue straight, to head along Boundary Road.
After another 25 m continue straight.
After another 35 m turn right.
After another 90 m veer left, to head along Boundary Road.
After another 35 m (at the intersection of Boundary Road & Westbrook Avenue) continue straight, to head along Boundary Road.
After another 150 m (at the intersection of Hampden Avenue & Boundary Road) continue straight, to head along Boundary Road.
After another 300 m turn left.
After another 15 m head into the "Jacana Reserve".
After another 90 m turn left, to head along Clissold Road.
After another 100 m head through/around the gate.
After another 15 m pass the sign (5 m on your right).
After another 40 m continue straight.
After another 1.7 km turn left.
After another 125 m pass the sign (6 m on your right).
After another 35 m pass the car park (50 m on your left).
Continue straight.
After another 35 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities

North Wahroonga Circuit


Grading
Class 5/6
Very challenging
Length 6.1 km
Time 2 h to 3 h
Quality of track Rough unclear track (5/6)
Gradient Very steep and difficult rock scrambles (5/6)
Signage No directional signs (5/6)
Infrastructure No facilities provided (5/6)
Experience Required High level of bushwalking experience recommended (5/6)
Weather Forecasted & unexpected severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety (5/6)
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