Lindfield Park and Little Digger Track Loop

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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	From the Tryon Road (-33.7698469,151.1816254)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Pacific Highway, A1 Turn on to Strickland Avenue then drive for 115 m Turn slight left onto Lindfield Avenue and drive for another 40 m Turn right onto Middle Harbour Road and drive for another 300 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Middle Harbour Road and drive for another 400 m Turn left onto Capper Street and drive for another 95 m Turn right onto Howard Street and drive for another 155 m Turn slight right onto Tryon Road and drive for another 610 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Tryon Rd (about 40m SW of Sydney Rd), this walk heads down the timber and dirt stairs towards the children's play equipment. The walk then continues to the far end of the cricket nets. From here, the walk heads through the open grassland then crosses the small creek and the timber bridge, passing a number of signposts. The track then heads into the bush and heads down a few steps and gently turns left. Soon, the track comes to 'Y' intersection at the top of stone steps (on the right).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Tryon Road Start (a service road). After 10 m head into the park. After another 35 m find the "Lindfield Soldiers Memorial Park - children's area" (15 m on your right). Lindfield Soldiers Memorial Park - children's area This park and playground is on Tryon Rd, about 40m south west of Sydney Rd. The park has children's play equipment, picnic table, fireplaces, town water, cricket nets, open grassland and shade provided by trees.
	After another 10 m veer right.
	After another 60 m turn right. After another 20 m pass the car park (20 m on your left). After another 35 m pass the toilet (70 m on your left). After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
	After another 305 m turn right. After another 65 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
	After another 5 m continue straight. After another 40 m find the "Lindfield Rocks" (25 m on your left). Lindfield Rocks Lindfield Rocks is a series of cliffs about 10 meters high and about 80 meters long. The area is popular with rock climbers and is interesting to explore with a few small overhang caves and cracks in the rock.
	After another 80 m turn left.
	After another 20 m (from the Two Creeks Track) turn right, to head along Two Creeks Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 50 m (from the Two Creeks Track) continue straight, to head along Two Creeks Track. After another 820 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 300 m (from the Two Creeks Track) veer right, to head along Two Creeks Track.
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Two Creeks Track & Gordon Creek Track) continue straight, to head along Two Creeks Track. After another 215 m pass the "Gordon Creek Bridge" (6 m on your left). After another 60 m head up the earthen steps (about 45 m long) After another 55 m head up the earthen steps (about 20 m long) After another 190 m come to the viewpoint.
	After another 820 m (from the Two Creeks Track) continue straight, to head along Two Creeks Track.
	After another 300 m (at the intersection of Two Creeks Track & Manuwi Track) veer right, to head along Two Creeks Track. After another 400 m pass the "World War 1" (on your left).
	After another 100 m (from the Two Creeks Track) continue straight, to head along Two Creeks Track. After another 145 m pass the shelter (on your right). After another 70 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 15 m pass the waterfall (9 m on your right).
	Carlyle Road After another 120 m (at the intersection of Little Digger Track & Two Creeks Track) by following the "Carlyle Road" sign veer right, to head along Little Digger Track. After another 140 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest.
	From the Little Digger Track continue straight (a vehicle track). After another 70 m find the "Little Diggers Park" (on your left). Little Diggers Park Little Diggers Park is a bushland reserve to the north of Roseville Golf Course. The reserve protects the native flora and fauna on the banks of Moores Creek. The park was named in honour of William Hughes who lived in the area and was Australia's 7th Prime Minister. Billy Hughes was also nicknamed 'little digger' during WW1, a name he carried to his grave in death in 1952. The park is now managed by Ku-ring-gai Council, and regeneration is undertaken by the Moores Creek Bushcare Group.
	After another 40 m turn left.
	Carlyle Road After another 7 m (from the Little Digger Track) by following the "Carlyle Road" sign veer right, to head along Little Digger Track. After another 145 m cross the ford.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Babbage Falls. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 125 m (from the Little Digger Track) veer right, to head along Little Digger Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Little Falls. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 125 m (from the Little Digger Track) continue straight, to head along Little Digger Track.
	After another 250 m (at the intersection of Little Digger Track & Carnarvon Road) turn right, to head along Carnarvon Road (a residential road).
	After another 185 m (at the intersection of Mycumbene Avenue & Carnarvon Road) veer right, to head along Mycumbene Avenue.
	After another 225 m (at the intersection of Woodlands Road & Mycumbene Avenue) turn right, to head along Woodlands Road. After another 15 m (from the Woodlands Road) turn left (a footpath).
	After another 125 m (from the Hobart Avenue) turn left, to head along Hobart Avenue (a residential road). After another 15 m (from the Hobart Avenue) turn right (a footpath).
	After another 115 m (from the Perth Avenue) turn right, to head along Perth Avenue (a residential road). After another 20 m (from the Perth Avenue) turn left (a footpath).
	After another 120 m (from the Adelaide Avenue) turn left, to head along Adelaide Avenue (a residential road). After another 40 m (from the Adelaide Avenue) turn right (a footpath).
	After another 110 m (from the Brisbane Avenue) turn left, to head along Brisbane Avenue (a residential road).
	After another 105 m (from the Brisbane Avenue) continue straight, to head along Brisbane Avenue.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Sydney Road & Brisbane Avenue) turn right, to head along Sydney Road.
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Tryon Road & Sydney Road) turn left, to head along Tryon Road.
	After another 45 m come to the end.

An optional side trip to Babbage Falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Little Digger Track Start (a walking track).
	After another 7 m come to the end. Babbage Falls (about 10 m back from the start). Babbage Falls Babbage Falls are on Moores Creek in East Lindfield, just off the side of the Little Diggers Track. The falls flow off a large rock platform to a small pool in the creek below. Babbage Falls are named in honour of Eden Herschel Babbage. Babbage (1843-1924) was known as 'The Father of Roseville' and was committed to developing a series of tracks through the area which was then known as Roseville park. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 7 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

From the Little Digger Track Start (a walking track).

After another 7 m come to the end.

Babbage Falls (about 10 m back from the start).

Babbage Falls

Babbage Falls are on Moores Creek in East Lindfield, just off the side of the Little Diggers Track. The falls flow off a large rock platform to a small pool in the creek below. Babbage Falls are named in honour of Eden Herschel Babbage. Babbage (1843-1924) was known as 'The Father of Roseville' and was committed to developing a series of tracks through the area which was then known as Roseville park.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 7 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to Little Falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Little Digger Track Start (a walking track).
	After another 35 m come to the end. About 25 m past the end is "Little Falls". Little Falls Little falls are found along the Little Digger Track in East Lindfield. The small cascade is on Moores Creek, and is a single drop over a sandstone shelf. There is a small clearing on the western bank of the creek making a quiet area to sit and rest whilst trying to spot lyrebirds. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 35 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

From the Little Digger Track Start (a walking track).

After another 35 m come to the end.

About 25 m past the end is "Little Falls".

Little Falls

Little falls are found along the Little Digger Track in East Lindfield. The small cascade is on Moores Creek, and is a single drop over a sandstone shelf. There is a small clearing on the western bank of the creek making a quiet area to sit and rest whilst trying to spot lyrebirds.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 35 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Lindfield Park and Little Digger Track Loop

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	6.7 km
Time	2 h 30 min to 2 h 45 min

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	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 4.3 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 175 m from the start.

Seat: There is one 4.7 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	175 m	[toilet]
Shelter	4.3 km	[shelter]
Seat	4.7 km	[seat]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Lindfield Soldiers Memorial Park - children's area
This park and playground is on Tryon Rd, about 40m south west of Sydney Rd. The park has children's play equipment, picnic table, fireplaces, town water, cricket nets, open grassland and shade provided by trees.

Little Diggers Park
Little Diggers Park is a bushland reserve to the north of Roseville Golf Course. The reserve protects the native flora and fauna on the banks of Moores Creek. The park was named in honour of William Hughes who lived in the area and was Australia's 7th Prime Minister. Billy Hughes was also nicknamed 'little digger' during WW1, a name he carried to his grave in death in 1952. The park is now managed by Ku-ring-gai Council, and regeneration is undertaken by the Moores Creek Bushcare Group.

Babbage Falls
Babbage Falls are on Moores Creek in East Lindfield, just off the side of the Little Diggers Track. The falls flow off a large rock platform to a small pool in the creek below. Babbage Falls are named in honour of Eden Herschel Babbage. Babbage (1843-1924) was known as 'The Father of Roseville' and was committed to developing a series of tracks through the area which was then known as Roseville park.

Little Falls
Little falls are found along the Little Digger Track in East Lindfield. The small cascade is on Moores Creek, and is a single drop over a sandstone shelf. There is a small clearing on the western bank of the creek making a quiet area to sit and rest whilst trying to spot lyrebirds.

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Weather Forecast
- Terrey Hills Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 1 July
  
  Rain. Heavy falls possible.
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. Heavy falls possible. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe. Damaging winds possible. Winds southwesterly 30 to 45 km/h.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions for the rest of the day are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Wednesday 2 July
  
  10°C → 16°C
  Rain easing. Wind easing.
  95% chance of rain
  6 → 20mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the early 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 → 16°C
  Showers easing.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  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 → 17°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
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
  
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Alerts
- Garigal National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Tracks and trails closed due to extreme weather
  All tracks and trails in Garigal National Park are closed due to ongoing extreme weather.
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  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 between1 February 2025 and 31 July 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)
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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