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Great North Walk: Hornsby - Crosslands

Great North Walk: Hornsby - Crosslands

12.7 km oneway

4 h 30 min to 7 h

After exploring the edge of the valley you will cross the Steele Military Bridge before climbing to Tunks Ridge rest area. Not far from here the walk starts to lead steeply down enjoying more sandstone caves to cross under Galston Road to find the Galston trackhead. Note this part of the walk was re-routed in early 2016 to go via the streets of Hornsby Heights. This re-route is due to the multi-agency decision to close the Fishponds to Steele Bridge section of the Benowie Track. This decision has upset many people and the protest continues.\r\nFrom Galston trackhead this walk then follows the eastern side of the steep Berowra Creek valley from Galston Gorge to Crosslands. This enjoyable section of The Great North Walk spends most of the time enjoying the wide tidal creeks in the deep valleys. There are many grass trees and sandstone caves to enjoy as well as several lovely places to camp. Crosslands provides road access, a chance to fill up the water bottle and an optional side trip to motel style accommodation at Crosslands Conventions centre. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Mountaineer-Glowang Trail

Mountaineer-Glowang Trail

12.8 km oneway

5 h, 7 h to 12 h

This one-way walk in Barrington Tops National Park takes you close to 3 mountain tops (The Mountaneer, The Pimple and The Pinnacle). Starting from Middle Ridge Road walk all the way to Gloucester Tops Road, where you can have a picnic next to Gloucester River. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Marramarra Ridge and Smugglers Ridge circuit

Marramarra Ridge and Smugglers Ridge circuit

12.8 km circuit

4 h, 6 h 30 min to 2 days

12.8 km

Circuit

4 h, 6 h 30 min to 2 days

Run

2 h to 4 h

This circuit walk takes you through Marramarra National Park along Marramarra Ridge down to Marramarra Creek. Along the way; visit the historic orange orchards, ripe for picking late winter. In Spring this whole walk, especially the ridges are alive with native wildflowers. You can have a swim in the river (best at high tide) there are also two campsites halfway if you want to lunch of even stay overnight at either Marramarra Creek campsite or the Orchard Picnic Area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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This enjoyable walk follows an old management trail from Rennix Gap to the panoramic views from a granite outcrop, which is also home to a Snowy Hydro radio repeater. On this walk, you will visit a variety of environments from open grassy plains, wooded forest, exposed granite outcrops and alpine fens. Let us begin by acknowledging the Ngarigo people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Rennix Trail

12.8 km return

4 h 30 min to 5 h

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5 h 30 min, 8 h to 2 days

The Castle

12.9 km return

5 h 30 min, 8 h to 2 days

Starting from the Long Gully Carpark just off Long Gully Road, Yadboro, this walk leads to the summit of The Castle and back via the Castle Walking Track. This challenging walk provides spectacular views of the surrounding cliffs and plateaus in the Budawang Ranges. Starting in the rainforest, the hike ascends into dryer forest, then skirts the western edge of the Castle's lower walls with views of Mount Nibelung and Mount Owen. Heading up along cliffs, the hike climbs high above ancient forest before arriving at the large plateau of the Castle. Make sure you walk to the southern end for the best views of Byangee Walls. While the total distance is not significant, the climb of nearly 800m is capped by a series of exposed scrambles near the summit. Tracks, in general, are not signposted, and except for a few arrows that are scratched into rocks, navigation may be challenging. The trail is technical and diverse across varied terrain, with challenging rock scrambles and several rope sections toward the summit that aren't for the faint-hearted or inexperienced. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Caves

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Berowra to Cowan via Berowra Waters

Berowra to Cowan via Berowra Waters

13 km oneway

5 h 28 min to 6 h

With train station at each end this walk explores the ridges and valleys around Berowra Waters. There are plenty of excellent views, especially at Naa Badu Lookout and the many creek vantage points along the way. There are some solid climbs on this walk so be sure to allow enough time. Berowra Waters, in the middle of the walk, is a great place for lunch or an ice cream, by taking the optional side trip across the river, on the free car-ferry, which is a pleasant ride in itself. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Breadknife and Grand High Tops Circuit

Breadknife and Grand High Tops Circuit

13.1 km circuit

6 h 30 min, 8 h to 2 days

13.1 km

Circuit

6 h 30 min, 8 h to 2 days

Starting from the car park at the end of Pincham Road, Warrumbungle, this circuit walk takes you to the Grand High Tops and the Breadknife, visiting many lookouts and stunning rock formations along the way. 90 metres tall but only 4 metres wide, the Breadknife is a truly astonishing sight to see. Almost every single stop on this walk offers panoramic views over the landscape, so try not to spend too much time in just one. Search the skies for wedge-tailed eagles and peregrine falcons (the fastest birds in the world). If you're here in spring, wildflowers such as orange pea flowers and purple hoveas can enhance your experience. Several campsites along the way allow you to make this an overnight walk. The Balor Hut is a historic hut that you can stay in, with toilets and a wood heater (you need to bring your own wood). Remember to take enough water and sunscreen. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi & Wailwan people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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4 h 30 min, 7 h to 2 days

Starlights Trail

13.1 km return

4 h 30 min, 7 h to 2 days

Starlights Trail is a part of the greater trail, connecting Mittagong and Katoomba. This return walk takes you from Nattai Road through Nattai National Park and passes the Emmets Flat campsite. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gundungurra people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Bundeena to Marley Beach

13.1 km return

4 h 15 min to 4 h 30 min

Bundeena to Marley Beach

13.1 km

Return

Going from the small town of Bundeena, to one of the largest beaches in the Royal National Park, this walk has great views of the Coast as it heads south through the heath and along the rockshelf. The walk then descends to Marley Beach, which offers the opportunity to swim and explore the lagoon, before heading back to Bundeena. On a sunny day this track is a pure delight. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharawal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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4 h 15 min to 4 h 30 min

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Ferry

Crosslands to Berowra Waters

Crosslands to Berowra Waters

13.1 km return

5 h to 7 h

This return walk starts from the Crosslands Reserve and follows the Great North Walk along Berowra creek. The walk includes some boardwalks. After climbing up the side of the valley, the walk comes back down into Berowra Waters. Here you can enjoy lunch by Berowra Creek, at the Garden House restaurant, or catch the free car-ferry across the river to find the fish cafe. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Cafe

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Slingsbys Trail and Syndicate Ridge Track

Slingsbys Trail and Syndicate Ridge Track

13.2 km oneway

6 h to 8 h

Connecting Slingsbys Road and Adams Road this one-way walk in Dorrigo National Park takes you through grassy plains, stunning escarpment and rainforest past two lookouts (Lane's and Stoney Creek Lookouts). You can start at either end, uphill from Adams Road and downhill from Slingsbys Road. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaynggirr people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)

Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)

13.2 km oneway

4 h 30 min to 6 h 45 min

13.2 km

Oneway

This walk goes from Gordon, to Roseville station, using the Riverside Walking Track. From DeBurghs Bridge, the walk follows the western bank of the Lane Cove River, passing many picnic areas and the Lane Cove River Boat Shed. The scenic walk along the Lane Cove River provides plenty of opportunities for a picnic or to kick the ball around before heading up to Roseville Station. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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4 h 30 min to 6 h 45 min

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Urban

Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek

Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek

13.3 km oneway

4 h 30 min to 5 h

This is the first of the three main sections that form the Light to Light walk. You can start the walk with an optional sidetrip to the historic and interesting Boyds Tower. From here, the walk starts its southward journey to Saltwater Creek. The walk explores a number of picturesque bays with bright red rocks and imposing sea cliffs. Leather Jacket Bay, about halfway along, makes a nice place to relax, with beaches, bays and headlands to explore. The last half of this walk includes a few open grassland sections, providing some panoramic views. Let us begin by acknowledging the Yuin people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Great North Walk: Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head

Great North Walk: Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head

13.3 km oneway

4 h 45 min to 5 h

Starting from the grand views of Flat Rock Lookout high on the range, you will walk down into the Congewai Valley below. On the first section of this walk, you will explore a little used dirt road to the Congewai Communication Tower. From here you follow a series of tracks that wind down, steeply in places, through the tall open forest with a scattering of grass trees to the bottom of the range. Now the walk guides you through open farmland before following Congewai Road along main valley to the trackhead near Brown Muir Farm. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Rural