Natural Bridge Track to Davidson Park

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• 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

Start	(-33.7630021,151.2294182)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Warringah Road, A38 Turn on to Hilmer Street then drive for 120 m Turn left onto Primrose Avenue and drive for another 115 m Turn right onto Bantry Bay Road and drive for another 940 m Turn sharp right onto Grattan Crescent and drive for another 285 m
Finish	(-33.7732197,151.2058526)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 20 m pass the car park (10 m on your left). Then pass the toilet (145 m on your left). Then pass the water tap (55 m on your left). Then pass the "Ararat Reserve" (20 m on your left). After another 45 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 230 m veer right. After another 15 m pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 45 m veer left. After another 470 m find the "Natural Bridge" (on your left). Natural Bridge Natural Bridge The Natural Bridge is a sandstone arch in Garigal National Park. The arch spans an unnamed creek feeding into Bantry Bay. The Natural Bridge track uses this arch to cross the creek, and is not always noticed by walkers as the surrounding vegetation hides the full view of the feature from the track. The arch has formed the eroding forces of water flowing down the creek. The arch provides an interesting natural feature to explore and enjoy. + - The Natural Bridge is a sandstone arch in Garigal National Park. The arch spans an unnamed creek feeding into Bantry Bay. The Natural Bridge track uses this arch to cross the creek, and is not always noticed by walkers as the surrounding vegetation hides the full view of the feature from the track. The arch has formed the eroding forces of water flowing down the creek. The arch provides an interesting natural feature to explore and enjoy.
	After another 40 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Currie Road via the Currie Road Trail. Details below. After another 220 m turn left.
	After another 185 m continue straight.
	After another 1.5 km veer right. After another 410 m find the "Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine complex" (30 m on your left). Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine complex Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine complex The Magazine Buildings were the premier storage facility for merchants' explosives between 1915 and 1974. During this time, the carefully constructed building where crucial for the safe storage of explosives used for building public works such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and additionally used by the Australian Navy during World War II. There is currently no public access to the site, and the buildings are best viewed from across the water at Bantry Bay Picnic Area, or anywhere on the other side of Bantry Bay. + - The Magazine Buildings were the premier storage facility for merchants' explosives between 1915 and 1974. During this time, the carefully constructed building where crucial for the safe storage of explosives used for building public works such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and additionally used by the Australian Navy during World War II. There is currently no public access to the site, and the buildings are best viewed from across the water at Bantry Bay Picnic Area, or anywhere on the other side of Bantry Bay. After another 970 m find the "Flat Rock Beach" (30 m on your left). Flat Rock Beach Flat Rock Beach Flat Rock Beach is a small, south-facing beach on Middle Harbour, in Garigal National Park. The sand is deposited on a rock shelf that pokes through in places, forming interesting sculptures. The beach is frequented by walkers and boaters enjoying their day by the water. The beach can be accessed by a bush track from the end of Killarney Drive, Killarney Heights. Historically, the beach was a popular picnic area and serviced by a ferry in the early 1900's. Today, there are no facilities, but some shade is provided by the trees at the back of the beach. + - Flat Rock Beach is a small, south-facing beach on Middle Harbour, in Garigal National Park. The sand is deposited on a rock shelf that pokes through in places, forming interesting sculptures. The beach is frequented by walkers and boaters enjoying their day by the water. The beach can be accessed by a bush track from the end of Killarney Drive, Killarney Heights. Historically, the beach was a popular picnic area and serviced by a ferry in the early 1900's. Today, there are no facilities, but some shade is provided by the trees at the back of the beach.
	After another 60 m continue straight.
	After another 60 m turn right. Then head down the steps (about 130 m long)
	The starting point of an alternate access track. Alternate end of the walk on Killarney Drive. Details below. After another 15 m turn right.
	After another 800 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. Alternate end of the walk on Downpatrick Road. Details below. After another 800 m continue straight. After another 380 m pass the car park (30 m on your left).
	After another 305 m come to the end.

An alternate access point from/to Currie Road via the Currie Road Trail.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then head down the steps
	After another 40 m come to the end.
	Start.
	After another 230 m come to the end.
	At the intersection of Currie Road Trail & Natural Bridge Track Start heading along Currie Road Trail (a vehicle track). After another 230 m (at the intersection of Currie Road Trail & Serrata Mountain Bike Track) continue straight, to head along Currie Road Trail. After another 6 m pass the sign (on your right). After another 105 m continue straight, to head along Currie Road Trail. After another 550 m head through/around the gate.
	Continue another 3 m to find at the intersection of Currie Road & Currie Road Trail at the end.

Terrain

Natural Bridge Track to Davidson Park

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	6.7 km
Time	3 h to 4 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
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

Toilet: There is one 20 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	20 m	[toilet]

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