Davidson Park to St Ives Chase

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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	From the Healey Way (-33.7688936,151.2039156)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Pacific Highway, A1, A38 Turn on to Boundary Street, A38 then drive for 10 m Turn slight right onto Boundary Street, A38 and drive for another 4.3 km Make a U-turn onto Warringah Road, A38 and drive for another 910 m Keep left onto Healey Way and drive for another 210 m Turn sharp right onto Healey Way and drive for another 50 m Keep left onto Healey Way and drive for another 670 m
Finish	(-33.700635,151.1655472)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the intersection, this walk follows the road, keeping the park and Middle Harbour on the left. After a little while, this walk comes to the signposted intersection at the bottom of the 'Casuarina Stairway', uphill on the right.
From the intersection at the bottom of the 'Casuarina Stairway', this walk follows the driveway, keeping the park and Middle Harbour Creek on the left. The walk heads along for little while before coming to the end of the driveway, at the signposted start of the 'Lyre Bird Track 4km'.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Healey Way Start heading along Healey Way (a vehicle track). There is a toilet (about 30 m back from the start). After 140 m pass the shelter (25 m on your left). After another 370 m pass the water tap (25 m on your left). After another 1.3 km (from the Lyrebird Track) continue straight, to head along Lyrebird Track.
	After another 810 m (from the Lyrebird Track) continue straight, to head along Lyrebird Track.
	After another 530 m (at the intersection of Carroll Creek Track & Lyrebird Track) turn left, to head along Governor Philip Track (a footpath). After another 9 m cross the stepping stones (about 10 m long) After another 1.6 km (at the intersection of Pipeline track & Governor Philip Track) continue straight, to head along Governor Philip Track.
	After another 690 m (at the intersection of Governor Philip Track & Bungaroo Crossing) continue straight, to head along Middle Harbour Track. After another 130 m find the "Bungaroo" (30 m on your left). Bungaroo Governor Arthur Phillip (first governor of NSW) described this section of the river as where "the flowing of the tide ceased". Phillip and his party of nine camped here in 1788 whilst looking for land suitable for farming. John White (Surgeon General) described the the area as "the most desert, wild and solitary seclusion that the imagination can form any idea of". Over the past 200 years the river has changed, but somewhere not far upstream of the stepping stone is Bungaroo.
	After another 125 m (from the Middle Harbour Track) turn left, to head along Middle Harbour Track. After another 110 m pass the waterfall (25 m on your right). After another 2.3 km (at the intersection of Double B & Middle Harbour Track) continue straight, to head along Middle Harbour Track.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Cascades Trail & Middle Harbour Track) turn left, to head along Cascades Trail (a vehicle track). After another 15 m cross the ford. Then find the "The Cascades" (on your left). The Cascades The Cascades are a series of small cascades (little waterfalls) in Garigal National Park. The cascades centre around a large rock platform on Middle Harbour Creek and are found in the northern section of the park, at the intersection of the Middle Harbour and Cascade Tracks. The cascades make a great spot to sit and rest when exploring the area. After another 165 m cross the ford (about 15 m long)
	After another 115 m (at the intersection of Cascades Trail & Bare Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Cascades Trail. After another 500 m (at the intersection of Cascades Trail & Lower Cambourne Track) continue straight, to head along Cascades Trail.
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Cascades Trail & Upper Cambourne Track) turn right, to head along Upper Cambourne Track (a walking track).
	After another 400 m (from the Upper Cambourne Track) continue straight, to head along Upper Cambourne Track.
	After another 160 m (at the intersection of Cambourne Avenue & Upper Cambourne Track) turn right, to head along Cambourne Avenue (a residential road).
	After another 240 m (at the intersection of Cambourne Avenue & Kenwyn Close) continue straight, to head along Cambourne Avenue. After another 750 m pass the "Blackburn Park" (10 m on your right). After another 105 m pass the playground (20 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Blackburn Street & Acron Road turn right, to head along Blackburn Street.
	After another 210 m (at the intersection of Blackburn Street & Whitehaven Street) turn right, to head along Whitehaven Street.
	After another 325 m (at the intersection of Whitehaven Street & Linigen Place) continue straight, to head along Whitehaven Street.
	After another 80 m (at the intersection of Roma Road & Whitehaven Street) turn right, to head along Roma Road.
	After another 145 m (at the intersection of Jessica Gardens & Roma Road) continue straight, to head along Roma Road.
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of Kitchener Street Trail & Roma Road) veer left, to head along Kitchener Street.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Trevalgan Place & Kitchener Street) continue straight, to head along Kitchener Street.
	After another 145 m (from the Kitchener Street) continue straight, to head along Kitchener Street.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Mona Vale Road & Kitchener Street) continue straight, to head along Kitchener Street.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Green Valley Avenue & Kitchener Street) continue straight, to head along Kitchener Street. After another 90 m (from the Kitchener Street) continue straight, to head along Kitchener Street.
	After another 610 m (from the Management Trail) turn left.
	After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of Warrimoo Avenue & Phillip Road) turn right, to head along Warrimoo Avenue.
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Milburn Place & Warrimoo Avenue) continue straight, to head along Warrimoo Avenue.
	After another 100 m come to the end. About 35 m past the end is "Ku-ring-gai National Park - Carpark".

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Davidson Park to St Ives Chase

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	14.4 km
Time	5 h to 5 h 30 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 145 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 3 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	3 m	[toilet]
Shelter	145 m	[shelter]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Davidson picnic area
Davidson Picnic Area is in Garigal National Park, under Roseville Bridge (access via Warringah Road, south bound lanes, or via many walking tracks in the area). The picnic area has a boat ramp, wheelchair-accessible toilets, large open grassy areas, picnic tables, free electric BBQ's, and a large rotunda. There are plenty of shady spots provided by the trees. The northern section of the picnic area has a small beach swimming area, and the southern section boasts a boat ramp. The park is open 6am to 8pm (6:30pm outside daylight savings time). Ticket machines are provided to pay the car access fee.

Bungaroo
Governor Arthur Phillip (first governor of NSW) described this section of the river as where "the flowing of the tide ceased". Phillip and his party of nine camped here in 1788 whilst looking for land suitable for farming. John White (Surgeon General) described the the area as "the most desert, wild and solitary seclusion that the imagination can form any idea of". Over the past 200 years the river has changed, but somewhere not far upstream of the stepping stone is Bungaroo.

The Cascades
The Cascades are a series of small cascades (little waterfalls) in Garigal National Park. The cascades centre around a large rock platform on Middle Harbour Creek and are found in the northern section of the park, at the intersection of the Middle Harbour and Cascade Tracks. The cascades make a great spot to sit and rest when exploring the area.

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Terrey Hills Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the outer west in the early morning. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 1:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  14°C → 19°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  3 → 20mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  13°C → 18°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  6 → 30mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning southerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  12°C → 19°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly during the day.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Garigal National Park alerts
  Other planned events: Road drainage works: Forestville Office and Depot
  Road drainage works are occurring on the internal road at the Sydney North Area: Forestville Office and Depot between Monday 28 April - Friday 2 May 2025.
  Access to the Forestville office and Carroll Creek Fire Trail is permitted however delays may occur.
  Please follow signage and instructions of NPWS staff and contractors.
  For more information, please contact the NPWS local area 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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