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Great North Walk: Teralba to Charlestown Park track head

Great North Walk: Teralba to Charlestown Park track head

13.3 km oneway

4 h to 4 h 30 min

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Teralba train station and winds down and around the edge of Lake Macquarie. The walk passes through the Cockle reserve, and continues to Warners bay and up along the roads, before cutting through the bush to Charlestown, where it winds around the golf course and finishes at the Charlestown Park track head. Let us begin by acknowledging the Awabakal 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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Cafe

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Rocky Crossing return walk starts near the Barrington Guest House, initially heading along the Blue Gum Loop track up the Williams River valley. The track leads to a series of waterholes including a lovely waterfall at Rocky Crossing. This is a beautiful walk through the rainforest of Barrington Tops National Park with plenty of places to stop and enjoy the dense forest. To make this a much shorter walk you can use the alternate access track to Lagoon Pinch, if you can organise the transport. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gringai 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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Rocky Crossing Walk

13.4 km return

4 h to 7 h

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Cronulla to Botany Bay Discovery Centre

Cronulla to Botany Bay Discovery Centre

13.4 km oneway

4 h to 4 h 30 min

This coastal walk starts from Cronulla station and follows the beaches around to the Boat Harbour Aquatic reserve, then continues along the Cape Bailey walk, winding through thick heath and between hanging swamps. The walk finishes at the Botany Bay Discovery Centre. There is an alternate exit to the end of Polo street for those wishing to exit outside the park. There is a good, optional side trip up to the Cape Bailey lighthouse. 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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Cafe

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Hobart Beach to Tathra: Wharf to Wharf

Hobart Beach to Tathra: Wharf to Wharf

13.5 km oneway

4 h to 6 h 30 min

Starting from Hobart Beach Campground, Bournda, this walk takes you to Tathra Wharf via the Wharf to Wharf Walk (Section 2), passing by heaps of scenic bays and the Wallagoot Lake along the way. This is the second and final section of the coastal 26km Wharf to Wharf Walk. Get ready to explore the picturesque coastline as you move through sandy beaches and narrow dirt tracks between vegetation. There’ll be lots of chances to stop and enjoy the welcoming waters of the Pacific, but always take extra care in unguarded waters. The campground itself offers swimming in the big Wallagoot Lake, which is a safer way for the kids to cool off. That doesn’t mean the lake is boring though, the northern foreshores are great for sailing, paddling, or anything that has something to do with water. There are BBQs, picnic tables, toilets and even showers at the campground, which makes it one of the best campsites around. Keep in mind that you’ll need to book your place beforehand. After heavy rainfall the lakes can flow out to sea, so always look out for tides and alternative track options. 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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Forest Walk to Sublime Point Track

Forest Walk to Sublime Point Track

13.6 km oneway

5 h to 6 h

This one way walk in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area has great views and several picnic spots along the way. The steep start is worth the effort. 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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Urban

Perry's Lookdown to Blackheath Station

Perry's Lookdown to Blackheath Station

13.6 km oneway

6 h 30 min, 9 h to 2 days

13.6 km

Oneway

6 h 30 min, 9 h to 2 days

The walk descends from Perry's Lookdown into the famous Blue Gum Forest. The overnight stay in the nearby Acacia Flats allows time for some exploring in the Grose River and the surrounding areas. After some steady climbing, the walk passes the base of the magnificent Bridal Falls and climbs steeply to Govetts Leap Lookout. This walk tests out the knees and fitness and is great way to access the valley. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharug & 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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Waterfall

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Great North Walk: Jerusalem Bay Track (Cowan to Brooklyn)

Great North Walk: Jerusalem Bay Track (Cowan to Brooklyn)

13.6 km oneway

5 h 9 min to 5 h 30 min

13.6 km

Oneway

This Cowan to Brooklyn Station walk is a popular section of the Great North Walk, with scenery ranging from foreshore to ridge top lookouts. You will follow the Great North Walk from Cowan Station down to the picturesque Jerusalem Bay, then climb up over a series of ridges before descending into Brooklyn. This walk is a great one-way trip from station to station with numerous water views, including a circumnavigation of Brooklyn Dam whilst enjoying a wonderful diversity of flora along the way. 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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5 h 9 min to 5 h 30 min

Urban

Great North Walk: Sydney - Lane Cove

Great North Walk: Sydney - Lane Cove

13.7 km oneway

4 h to 7 h

1 h 45 min to 3 h 15 min

Wheelchair

3 h 30 min to 8 h 30 min

This walk is the southern most stretch of the Great North Walk and spends much of the time exploring the scenic and historic urban areas around Woolwich, Hunters Hill and bush and wetlands alongside the Lane Cove River. Starting at the birth place of modern Sydney you soon enjoy a ferry ride across the world renowned harbour, passing the Opera House and heading under the Harbour Bridge. Once on dry land again you will explore the streets and some lovely pockets of remnant bushland of this peninsula. There are a few chances to stop at a cafe along the way, walk through Fairylands before exploring a few streets in Chatswood West to come to the bus station on Delhi Road. 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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Otford to Figure Eight Pools via Burning Palms

Otford to Figure Eight Pools via Burning Palms

13.7 km return

5 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min

13.7 km

Return

From Otford Train Station, this walk enters the Royal National Park at the coast. There are great views of Wollongong down the coast. The walk also passes through the magnificent Palm Jungle and Burning Palms beach. This is a great spot to go, wet the toes, and enjoy the environment. The walk then continues to Figure Eight Pools. 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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5 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min

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Train

This walk explores the alpine country and huts around the Munyang River. You will explore parts of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, starting with the Munyang/Guthega Power Station, before climbing up the steep old road to find some great views down the valley. Optional side trips can take you to the Gate House, Horse Camp Hut and White's River Hut, adding further variety to your day. Loop back to the start using the aqueduct trail down Disappointment Spur, visiting another hut on the way. 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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Munyang River Circuit

13.7 km circuit

4 h 30 min to 7 h

Munyang River Circuit

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Otford to Figure Eight Pools Circuit

Otford to Figure Eight Pools Circuit

13.7 km circuit

5 h 15 min to 6 h

Exploring the southern coast of Royal National Park, this walk experiences different trails and environments, with dense forest at Palm Forest to the open grasslands along the Coastline. With a short side trip out to the Figure Eight Pools, this walk becomes a great day in the bush. The views from the Burgh Ridge are something special, with views far into the distance along the coast. (Check the tide and wave heights, to avoid disappointment at the rock platform for Figure Eight Pools.) 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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Train

Bundeena to Little Marley Beach

Bundeena to Little Marley Beach

13.8 km return

4 h 45 min to 5 h

Exploring the coastline of the Royal National Park, this walk has fantastic views and a great place to wet the toes at Little Marley Beach. Bundeena is a great place to start the walk, with places to grab a bite to eat. You can also catch the ferry from Cronulla to Bundeena, an excellent way to start a day of walking. With this walk, prepare to be astounded by great views of the ocean and cliffs. 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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Ferry

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Crosslands camping area and winds north alongside Berowra creek, passing through Berowra Waters and climbing up into Cowan. This day walk provides great views of the Berowra creek from the Naa Badu Lookout and, as it finishes at the Cowan train station, there are fairly frequent trains running, providing a good transport option for the trip home. 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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Crosslands to Cowan

13.8 km oneway

5 h 30 min to 7 h 30 min

5 h 30 min to 7 h 30 min

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Martins Lookout Loop Walk

Martins Lookout Loop Walk

13.8 km circuit

5 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min

13.8 km

Circuit

This walk offers a magnificent way to explore the Sassafras Gully, enjoying the lush valleys and deep bushland, as well as the panoramic Martins Lookout. This walk has much to offer, with many views to impress before returning to Springwood Train Station. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharug & 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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5 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min

Waterfall

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