Cascades Track (from Davidson)

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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	At the intersection of Stone Parade & Cascades Trail (-33.7372726,151.1961826)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Forest Way Turn on to Glen Street then drive for 370 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Pringle Avenue and drive for another 220 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Blackbutts Road and drive for another 1.3 km Keep left onto Kambora Avenue and drive for another 145 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kambora Avenue and drive for another 190 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kambora Avenue and drive for another 400 m Turn right onto Borgnis Street and drive for another 70 m Turn left onto Stone Parade and drive for another 285 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the intersection, the walk passes through the metal gate marked with the Cascades Track sign, and follows the (initially) asphalted service trail. The service trail winds down into the valley, steeply at times, until it comes to the signposted intersection with the French's Creek Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Stone Parade & Cascades Trail Start heading along Cascades Trail (a vehicle track).
	After another 920 m (from the Cascades Trail) continue straight, to head along Cascades Trail.
	After another 560 m (at the intersection of Cascades Trail & Middle Harbour Track) turn right, to head along Cascades Trail.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.5 km to get back to the start. "The Cascades". 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.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Cascades Track (from Davidson)

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3 km
Time	1 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
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	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

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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 Forecast
- Terrey Hills Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  19°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers . Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:10am to 1:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the west in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the outer west. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds.
  
  Thursday 8 May
  
  14°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting southeasterly 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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