Having left the current behind and with the wind now coming across on my left, the paddling became a bit slower. This basic campsite is found at the end of a management trail, near the base of Mt Wondabyne. Total climbing: 189m, This walk gives the shortest access to Kariong Brook waterfall, one of the nicest falls in the area. If you’re a Sydneysider you might’ve walked a section of the Great North Walk already. Total climbing: 654m. Mount Wondabyne is one of the most prominent peaks in Brisbane Water National Park. Success! This walk mostly follows a section of the Great North Walk. Hawkesbury River railway station is situated 2 km northeast of Brooklyn Dam North West Campsite. A 100 km and 100 mile footrace is head each year along a portion of the GNW. Total climbing: 226m, Continue straight: From the overpass, this walk heads away from the freeway and down the wide track. Total climbing: 1757m. The bay is popular with bushwalkers as it is part of the Great North Walk. Starting at West Head Rd, the track follows a ridge out to a rocky outcrop where views over the Hawkesbury River and Broken Bay reveal Patonga and Brooklyn. Otherwise, most of the expansive views are over much of Brisbane Water National Park. Day 7: Brooklyn to Patonga Posted on October 12, 2016 October 13, 2016 by Jeff Pages At the end of my last post, I pondered some options for crossing the Hawkesbury River from Brooklyn to Patonga and hinted at maybe doing something a little different from what the guide book suggested. This return walk starts from Wondabyne train station, winding up into the Brisbane Waters National Park, and follows a section of the Great North Walk to the beautiful Kariong Brook falls. From here, the Great North Walk resumes at Patonga, on the northern side of the river and about 7km downstream around this headland and the next one. Total climbing: 306m, This walk follows a wide trail then a track to the fantastic views from Warrah Lookout. The track is leads gently at first then starts to climb up a series of rock ledges. To the east are good views over the Brisbane Water, Woy Woy and other central coast suburbs. Before you ask, the rainbow wasn’t real, just a lens artefact from looking almost into the sun with the ancient phone camera I had out on the water. With the wind now directly at my back, the paddling became easier, even though the water was a little choppier with an occasional small swell rolling in from the ocean. Total climbing: 299m, This walk is a great way to see some popular areas in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. This re-route is due to the multi-agency decision to close the Fishponds to Steele Bridge section of the Benowie Track. The track passes some old concrete pipes. Unless you come by water, the only access is by train, you cannot drive to the start of this walk. On weekends, there is an extra service at 11:00 am from Brooklyn, arriving at Patonga Beach at 11:45am. Great North Walk arrows uphill along the track. Total climbing: 489m The Cowan to Wondabyne station via Patonga rest area bushwalking track takes about 2 Days to walk and is 33.4 km long. This section of the Great North Walk starts from Cowan train station and wanders past the majestic Jerusalem Bay then through to Brooklyn. Veer left: From the Broken Bay view, this walk follows Great North Walk arrows uphill along the track. There are a few options for short side trips, one leading to the tranquil Kariong Brook falls and the other to the peak of Mount Wondabyne, providing great views over the National Park to Woy Woy. Length 3.7 miElevation gain 620 ftRoute type Out & back The Eve Williams Memorial Oval, Continue straight: From the eastern end of Patonga beach, this walk follows the ‘Warrah Trig 1.7km’ sign. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Great North Walk’ sign around the locked gate to follow the management trail away from the road. Patonga Village is a lovely small township on the Hawkesbury River. Brooklyn Motel: Newly renovated accommodation on Bridge St,nearly opposite The Anglers Rest. Continue straight: From the street-side of Brooklyn Railway Station, this walk heads north-east along the footpath, towards the water, for approximately 50m, coming to the ferry terminal on the other side of the car park. Each station has a know position and altitude, which allows surveyors to use triangulation and determine another point’s location. This bushwalk does not follow the exact Great North Walk route but it includes some sections of the GNW from Patonga to Mount Wondabyne. There are many wide views across Berowra Creek providing some great excuses for well deserved rest stops. You will enjoy a wide range of panoramic views from TumblecowII ridge, Rocky Ponds (Tank Creek) and an optional side trip to enjoy the view from Mount Wondabyne. Having reached the northern side of the Hawkesbury, it’s now back to walking for the rest of the journey to Newcastle. The Great North Walk is a rugged 250km hiking track that runs from Sydney to Newcastle. This long day-walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and works its way south, alongside Piles creek and through the Brisbane Waters National Park. The concrete dam wall was built in 1884 to provide water for the steam trains passing about 500m to the north. Conditions on the water were as close to perfect as you could imagine, with the outgoing current carrying me along and a slight breeze coming from behind onto my right shoulder. This walk takes you from the old Warrah Trig Station down the ridge, along a well formed rock path to Warrah Lookout. Walk Number Walk Name Kilometres Hours Grade Comment; 1: Sydney to Boronia Park: 6: 2.5: Moderate: Mostly along streets (Sydney Harbour, historic monuments and buildings) and through a few small pockets of bushland. 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. Jason tackled the thru-hike, solo, over ten days. Total climbing: 497m, This is a great walk, crossing the middle of Brisbane Water National Park and visiting several highlights including Rocky Ponds. Starting at Girrakool picnic area in the north, this track heads over Scopas Peak, with some excellent views over Mooney Mooney creek, and then over Mt Wondabyne, further south. The dam was enlarged six times before 1924, then in in 1989 the dam was added to the expanded Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Breakfast can be organised for an extra fee. I toyed with the idea of a break-of-dawn attempt the next day but before any arrangements could be made, I received a request to drive down to Sydney that morning. The walk visits a number of great lookouts and has two worthy side trips, one up to the top of Mt Wondabyne and another to the falls in Kariong Brook. This great walk starts from Brooklyn with a ferry trip to Little Wobby and explores some fantastic panoramic views of the Hawkesbury River and Tank Creek. The ferry usually runs once a day (except Fridays) at 1:30 pm from Brooklyn, arriving at Patonga Beach at 2:20pm. Warrah Lookout is a mostly fenced lookout on a large sandstone platform. The remaining (1.2km) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). Note this walk was re-routed in early 2016 to go via the streets of Hornsby Heights. Note: There is no car transport option to the start of this walk. Note: There is no car transport option to the start of this walk. There are two options for overnight visits, both need to be booked in advance. Total climbing: 697m, This Cowan to Brooklyn Station walk is a popular section of the Great North Walk, with scenery ranging from foreshore to ridge top lookouts. Day 2, the track heads over the scenic Mt Wondabyne and around to Wondabyne Station. It also passes the very scenic Kariong Brook Falls and waterhole, and includes some remote sections of Brisbane Waters National Park. Total climbing: 1164m Re: Great North Walk - Resupply Options Wed 15 May, 2013 2:46 am Brooklyn Dam is probably OK to drink if treated properly - its drainage is all pristine bush - although it does sometimes have a slightly methane smell - probably from the leafy sediment gradually decomposing. After rain these falls can become very spectacular, other times is a cool place to rest. 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. Alternatively, you can catch a water taxi – they generally cost about $100 per group of 4 and need to be booked ahead. Phone: (02) 9985 7566. There are some steep climbs, and some pleasant strolls alongside the Berowra Creek. A nice An optional side trip to Currawong Beach makes a nice addition to this walk. Highlights of the walk include Kariong Brook Falls and Mt Wondabyne, the highest point in the area. The views to the left extend past Lion Island to Barrenjoey Head and out to the Pacific Ocean. The quarry produced sandstone building materials, used in the construction of the National War Memorial in Canberra. Jerusalem Bay is a pretty area, shared by walkers and boaters, and a great place to relax before the walk back up to the station. The station is one of the smallest on the line and one of very few railway stations in a NSW National Park. From Patonga, this walk takes you up a track following the Great North Walk route, and then a wider trail brings you to a short (and very worthwhile) side trip to Warrah Lookout. After a ferry ride to Patonga, this walk climbs to the top of the ridge, reaching even more great views. The track winds gently through the bush, with the occasional water glimpse to the right. Breakfast not included (but you can grab breakfast from a cafe) PH:(02)9985-7257, Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the footpath down along Dangar Road past the phone box. From Patonga you will walk up the ridge and take a short side trip to enjoy the wonderful views from Warrah Lookout, before following a series of dirt roads and management trails to Patonga Creek in the heart of the national park. Further inspiration came from my friend Marco Peel’s barefoot hikes along the Camino de Santiago through France and Spain, and by the Barefoot Sisters Lucy and Susan Letcher’s accounts of their travels south and north along the Appalachian Trail in the USA. More recently, in 2000, the quarry was re-opened for restoration of St Mary’s Cathedral spire in Sydney. Total climbing: 1164m ( Log Out /  Note: There is no car transport option from the end of this walk. The campsite also has a few tall shady trees and is a fuel-stove only site. As the track approaches the southern edge of Brisbane Waters national park there are more views, across to Lion island and Barrenjoey head. Day 2, the track heads over the scenic Mt Wondabyne and around to Wondabyne Station. There are several small cafe/restaurants in the area, good choice for cooked meals. The small campsite next to Brooklyn Dam, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a small grassy campsite which has room for approximately four sites. From the Crosslands Reserve, this walk heads along the Great North Walk via Berowra Waters, Cowan, Jerusalem Bay and onto Brooklyn. The campsite is not the best, and you will need to carry in water. Next we looked at the 8th of October, with the outgoing tide in the early afternoon, but a gusty southerly change mid morning forced another cancellation. The remaining (2.2km) has minimal directional signs. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking. This walk explores the main ridge of Brisbane Water National Park. It’s all very much appreciated. Turn around: From the rest area, this walk heads east along the management trail for about 200m to come to a clear three-way intersection, Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Girrakool’ sign, Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post, Continue straight: From the rock platform, this walk follows the trail north up the side of the hill. It is well marked, and traverses a fairly populated area of Australia. A great day out or make it an overnighter by camping overnight at Tank Creek or Mt Wondabyne. Once I regained my land legs, we headed over the road for some much-needed morning tea. The ‘Triangulation station’ (aka trigonometrical or trig station) is a distinct marker once clear of trees, and would have been visible for many kilometers in the area. The alternate route, for more experienced walkers, cuts a fair bit of walking and gets you to the views quicker. The walk climbs over Scopas Peak and passes the Kariong brook falls, before winding to the top of Mt Wondabyne and finishing at the Woy Woy train station, (passing the Woy Woy landfill site). The walk climbs up and around the Warra reserve headland, continuing to Wondabyne station via Pindar Caves. A side trip to Camp Kariong is also described if you want to take advantage of the well established camping facilities. Starting with a ferry trip from Brooklyn, this walk follows a series of faint tracks, clear tracks and management trails. West, down next to Mullet Creek, you can see some buildings near Wondabyne Station and the train line. The walk crosses over Scopas Peak and continues down to Pindar caves, passing the Pindar lookout and Pindar Pool on the way. Continue straight: From the Kariong Brook, this walk follows the track north-west away from the cliffs (initially keeping the waterfall to your right). You’ll find the Wondabyne to Patonga and Patonga to Pearl Beach parts of the iconic Great North walk in Brisbane Water National Park. The track loops around the small community of Mackerel Beach to come back down the beach and return to West Head Rd. The campsite is at the bottom of a small (east facing) rock wall and has trees surrounding much of the area, providing some shelter. Day 2, the track heads over the scenic Mt Wondabyne and around to Wondabyne Station. The track visits some historic Aboriginal engravings, and enjoys water views, heath and forest environments. After a short walk along a wide trail, you then follow the Patonga Track down the hill, passing some large angophoras and more water views before heading down to the beach at Patonga. Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk. Having bought a kayak at the beginning of 2015, this seemed too good an excuse to get it out on the water and so, with an eye on the tide charts, I began sussing out friends to help with the necessary car shuffle. The walk gets most of the climbing out of the way quickly. Total climbing: 484m Total climbing: 861m And finish the afternoon with a beer on the terrace at Patonga Beach Hotel overlooking the water. (There is also small cave suitable for sleeping a few people about half way up Mount Wondabyne). Total climbing: 51m, This walk starts at the top of the ridge and leads through a field of wildflowers (in spring and early summer), past some panoramic water views and down to Patonga Village for fish and chips. If doing a car shuffle, you can park a car near the landfill and save the road section. The track initially leads fairly steeply, Continue straight: From Myron Brook, this walk follows the rocky track west up the steep hill, Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Wondabyne Station’ sign. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The walk offers a few optional side trips to key locations including Pindar falls and the Mt Wondabyne Peak tracks. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. 869m Patonga Beach Pad ... 1041m The Great North Walk Hotels near "Elephant Rock" 1. 864m Patonga Bush Walks Environmental Conservation Organization. Great North Walk: Wondabyne to Somersby is a 16.3 mile point-to-point trail located near Wondabyne, New South Wales, Australia that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. Note: There is no car transport option from the end of this walk. The walk then leads along a mix of trails and tracks mostly passing Mt Wondabyne, a worthwhile side trip, before crossing a few gullies with cool creeks and cascades. The track cuts straight through the bush from West Head Rd to pass historic Aboriginal engravings and a large cliff with a small waterfall, which also gives an impressive view of the bay. Total climbing: 597m, From the ridges above Cowan Creek, this walk takes in some great lookouts (especially around Mt Kuring-gai) as well as enjoying an extremely pleasant bush track along the creek. The track then proceeds from both these points, through the Brisbane Waters National Park to the small rural settlement of Somersby. My thanks to Barry and Ros for helping out today, and also to Matt Mee and Allan Savins for their offered help in the earlier aborted attempts. The eastern side of the creek has a tall sandstone cave and wall. You can catch the ferry from Palm Beach to Patonga, and catch the train home from Woy Woy, making for a grand day out. After a short time, the track comes to a clear intersection with the Pearl Beach / Patonga fire trail with a sign pointing back to ‘Patonga’, Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads between the timber posts and follows the ‘Warrah Lookout’ sign. Continue straight: From the wharf near Hawkesbury River (Brooklyn) Station, the walk becomes a ferry ride. Starting from Barnetts Road car park you follow the footpath through the picnic area, past the playground then meander gently downhill through the open forest among the scribbly gum trees. Wondabyne Station, named after the nearby Mt Wondabyne, was built in 1889 and exclusively used for the quarry – it was then known as Mullet Creek Station. Change ), Day 18: Watagan HQ Campsite to Heaton Gap, Day 17: Congewai Valley to the Watagan HQ Campsite, Day 15: Cedar Brush Creek to Watagan Creek. This tranquil spot of the Great North Walk is home to some lovely falls and a water hole. The close proximity to the dam means accessible water (treat before drinking). Total climbing: 588m, This great walk explores much of the main ridge ridge running through Brisbane Water National Park. Total climbing: 473m, This pleasant walk follows the Great North Walk from Berowra Station down to Berowra Waters. Note: There is no car transport option to or from this walk. Starting with a steep climb from Wondabyne Train station you will explore a series of large rock platforms with wide views over the Brisbane Water National Park and visit Scopas Peak. The America Bay track also throws in a waterfall for your enjoyment – from the top of the fall, walkers won’t see much of the fall itself, however the outlook is lovely and the walk very enjoyable. Total climbing: 1811m, This three day walk follows the Great North Walk from Hornsby Station to Brooklyn, staying overnight at the Crosslands Reserve and the Great North Walk ridge top campsite. There are a few options – try Hawkesbury River Water Taxi on 0400 600 111 or Rick on 0448 101 010. After a short time, the track comes to a clear intersection with the Pearl Beach / Patonga fire trail with a sign pointing back to 'Patonga'. 4 KM LOOP - 2 HRS 30 MIN - HARD. ... Brooklyn Dam via Great North Walk. Since much of this walk is on the ridge tops, there are often great views of the surrounding waterways. Enjoy the wildflowers in spring and also great water views on sunny days. This walk starts and finishes at Staples Lookout, on Woy Woy Rd. After forty minutes I reached Juno Point, the headland marking the junction of the Hawkesbury River and Cowan Creek where the river makes a ninety degree left hand bend. Take your time to enjoy the views, and rock formations, and creek crossings along the way as the track leads a nearly direct route to Cowan Station, through a wonderfully remote section of bushland. Total climbing: 884m, One of the longer day walks in Berowra Valley National Park, this walk mostly follows Berowra Creek along the Great North Walk. It’s officially rated … As I always find when kayaking, once the destination is in sight it seems to take ages for it to come any closer, but ever so gradually it did. This is one of the prettiest multi-day walks in the area. The walk explores two rivers and ridge tops, giving a great variety of views. The two campsites can be found near the summit of Mt Wondabyne, and along the banks of the Mooney Mooney Creek. After just over 250m, the trail crosses a small creek (at the apex of the dam) then continues bending left. Ph: 99858540 or 0410454530. Once around Juno point, I paddled past the NSW Sport and Recreation camp, venue for the annual Blues Across the Bay music festival in November. 13km of this walk has short steep hills and another 11km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Note: There is no car transport option to or from this walk. This decision has upset many people and the protest continues. This walk explores some grand views, pleasant cascades, varied bushland and remote areas of Brisbane Waters National Park. The walk visits two great lookouts, with great views of Lion Island, West Head and Palm beach. Total climbing: 130m, This short walk is a great way to see a slice of what Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park has on offer. The track winds gently through the bush, with the occasional water glimpse to the right. This section of the Great North Walk starts from Cowan train station and wanders past the majestic Jerusalem Bay then through to Brooklyn. There is an established fire circle and a basic seat. The Great North Walk is a 250 km long walking track between Newcastle and Sydney. From Cowan Station, the walk passes through a variety of environments, with dryer vegetation near the freeway and moister rainforest-like plants near the water. The lookout provides fantastic views across the Hawkesbury River. Total climbing: 1164m Turn right: From the clearing (campsite), this walk follows the ‘Mooney Mooney rest area’ sign, Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the Mt Wondabyne peak track north-east as it heads uphill directly towards Mt Wondabyne. Before returning to West Head Rd, the walk also gives the option to head down to Currawong Beach. The walk follows the wide trail down the hill to Pearl Beach. Total climbing: 1083m, This overnight walk explores the main ridge of Brisbane Water National Park. Photo: Abesty, CC BY-SA 3.0. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The trig station is now surrounded by trees, with some filtered views along the Hawkesbury River, Continue straight: From Warrah Trig Station, this walk follows the sandstone steps and footpath down the hill towards the dirt road. Finally a window of opportunity arose on the 12th of October, with a mid-morning outgoing tide and a light westerly wind forecast. The walk then continues down to Wondabyne station, and provides an optional side trip to the Kariong Brook falls. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post north, gently down along the rocky track, Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post and ‘Wondabyne Station’ sign, Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Girrakool’ sign, Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Girrakool’ sign. This great walk goes to some amazing places. This three day walk follows the Great North Walk from Patonga, through Brisbane Waters National Park, to the Somersby General Store. The campsite for the night is beside Mooney Mooney Creek. From the caves the walk backtracks some distance, before winding down to the Wondabyne train station. There are bus and ferry services from Patonga. This section of the Great North Walk starts from Cowan train station and wanders past the majestic Jerusalem Bay then through to Brooklyn. Note this walk was re-routed in early 2016 to go via the streets of Hornsby Heights. Whilst another 10km is flat with no steps and the remaining 7km is very steep. Check the whole walk in a few minutes in this video. Re: Great North Walk - Resupply Options Tue 19 Jul, 2011 6:06 am john_sydney wrote: I am planning Patonga to Somersby as a Sat - Sun trip catching the sat morning 9am ferry from palm beach and bus from somersby to gosford and train home on Sunday arvo. Continue straight: From the clearing at Jerusalem Bay, this walk follows the ‘Great North Walk’ sign, Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads in the opposite direction to the ‘Brooklyn’ arrow, Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Brooklyn’ sign, Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Great North Walk’ sign. Jerusalem Bay, Ku-ring-gai National Park, is a nice bay east of Cowan Station. Piles Creek Loop. The large campsite next to Brooklyn Dam, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a spacious and well-maintained campsite which has room for plenty of tents. Excellent views of the creek can be expected, especially at places like Crosslands and Fishponds. This walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and winds down alongside Piles creek, before climbing up through the Brisbane Waters National Park to Scopas peak, and then on to the lovely Kariong brook falls. Total climbing: 1083m. Continue straight: From Warrah car park, this walk follows the road off the sealed section and along the dirt. There is plenty to do at the beach, with swimming and picnic areas, and clearings for other games. The road leads to an intersection with a track on the right marked with a Great North Walk arrow about 30m before Patonga Drive. The walk climbs to the top of Scopas Peak, and down to the Phill Haughton bridge. 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