City View Track, Acron Oval

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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	(-33.7266648,151.1775013)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Mona Vale Road, A3, St Ives. Turn on to Woodbury Road then drive for 400 m Turn right onto Karen Road and drive for another 105 m Turn left onto Willis Avenue and drive for another 215 m Turn right onto Acron Road and drive for another 315 m Turn left and drive for another 10 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Acron Oval car park on Acron Rd, St Ives, follow the concrete footpath from the bottom of the car park then turn left to head away from the clubhouse. Soon you step down onto the grass that leads steeply down the grassy hill to then follow the fence line to the far side of the oval (past the storage building) to then head through the gap in the fence marked with a blue 'Dogs must be on leash in this area' sign. Alternatively, there is a mostly flat and no-step access option by turning right and following the footpath gently downhill and to the far side of the clubhouse. From the back of the clubhouse, you can follow the grassy driveway onto the oval, then head across the oval (veering to the left) to find the signposted gap in the fence. Head through the gap in the fence and past the 'Southern Brown Bandicoot' information sign, then continue straight along the track to the rock platforms.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the car park at the start. Find the toilet at the start. This toilet is male, female and equipped with a hand-washing basin. Find the shelter at the start. Find the picnic table at the start.
	Turn left. After another 8 m pass a seat (on your left). The pass three more similar seats. This wooden seat is 2 m long, 42 cm tall, 44 cm wide, has no armrest and has a backrest.
	After another 50 m continue straight. After another 90 m head through the bicycle barrier. This barrier is 1.2m at the entrance then requires a 90 degree turn to pass a 1.1m gap. After another 9 m pass the "Southern Brown Bandicoot" (on your left).
	After another 20 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m veer right. After another 20 m come to "City View". Viewpoint is a rugged unfenced platform at the top of a cliff. Take care near all cliff edges.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 370 m to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

City View Track, Acron Oval

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	740 m
Time	15 min to 20 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Naturally Accessible
Slope summary:
The edge of the oval has a steep grassy embankment on the car park side, there are concrete steps in front of the clubhouse if you prefer steps over the slope. For a flat entry, follow the alternate start instructions that lead down the concrete path to the far end of the clubhouse from the car park then across the oval. The rest of the walk is flat.

Surface summary:
The walk across the oval is less than 150m, on a flat mown grass surface. The main bushwalk starts after leading through the chicane barrier in the fence with a 1.1m gap. The walk then leads along a well compacted natural sandy mostly smooth surface for about 180m to the rock platforms. The rock platforms have natural steps and jagged uneven surfaces, the rock platforms also slope towards the cliff edge. The rock platform would not be safely accessible for many people in wheelchairs or for people with less agility.

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 65 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 55 m from the start.

Seat: There is one 60 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	55 m	[toilet]
Seat	60 m	[seat]
Shelter	65 m	[shelter]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Terrey Hills Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 23 December
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Winds southeast to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Tuesday 24 December
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  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 8:40am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Wednesday 25 December
  
  16°C → 26°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  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
  
  20°C → 34°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h shifting southerly 25 to 35 km/h during the afternoon.
  
  Saturday 28 December
  
  18°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower during the morning. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning easterly during the day.
  
  Sunday 29 December
  
  17°C → 28°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 30 December
  
  19°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Garigal National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed in Garigal National Park - Monday 23 December 2024
  All tracks and trails in Garigal National Park are closed on Monday 23 December 2024 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.
  Davidson Picnic Area and Boat Ramp will remain open.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.
  
  Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
  https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
  https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
  
  Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
  A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
  
  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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