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	(-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
	Start. Find the park at the start. 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 turn right, to head along Two Creeks Track.
	After another 50 m continue straight, to head along Two Creeks Track. After another 820 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 300 m 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 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 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.
	Continue straight. 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 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 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 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 turn left.
	After another 125 m turn left, to head along Hobart Avenue. After another 15 m turn right.
	After another 115 m turn right, to head along Perth Avenue. After another 20 m turn left.
	After another 120 m turn left, to head along Adelaide Avenue. After another 40 m turn right.
	After another 110 m turn left, to head along Brisbane Avenue.
	After another 105 m 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
	Start.
	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

Start.

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
	Start.
	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

Start.

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 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Sunday 22 December
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Cloudy morning, clearing to a mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:40am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Monday 23 December
  
  18°C → 29°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the outer west in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower in the early afternoon. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the morning then tending southeast to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late afternoon.
  
  Tuesday 24 December
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Wednesday 25 December
  
  15°C → 26°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  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
  
  19°C → 37°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.
  
  Saturday 28 December
  
  18°C → 27°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting east to southeasterly during the day.
  
  Sunday 29 December
  
  18°C → 30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Garigal National Park alerts
  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 between 1 August 2024 and 31 January 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)
  
  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.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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