The Duckhole in Ku-ring-gai NP
A rough but interesting trail follows McCarrs Creek downstream from The Duckhole to a spectacular waterfall.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a protected area north of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia. It encompasses coastline, rainforest, bushland and a portion of the Hawkesbury River. The park has significant Aboriginal sites, including ancient red ochre rock paintings and rock engravings, reached via the Red Hands Cave track. West Head lookout and the 19th-century Barrenjoey Lighthouse offer coastal vie
A rough but interesting trail follows McCarrs Creek downstream from The Duckhole to a spectacular waterfall.
Duffys Wharf Track and the Slades Trail can be combined into a loop; a fantastic little hike that descends to Duffys Wharf on Cowan Creek and back up to Slades Lookout.
The Duckholes Trail is a firetrail in the Ku-ring-gai National Park in Terrey Hills. A fairly dreary walk, which is more appealing as a mountain bike trail.
A pleasant one-way walk from St Ives (via the Warrimoo Track) to Mt Ku-ring-gai station. It follows Cowan Creek and traverses Bobbin Head, where you can stop for a coffee or snack.
The Wallaroo Track at West Head is accessed via the Salvation Loop, and leads to a rocky platform with nice views over Cowan Creek.
The Elvina Bay circuit is a short but very diverse loop trail at West Head, with a secluded swimming hole multiple cascades and waterfalls and nice Pittwater views.
West Head, part of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and only 90min from Sydney, offers a multitude of short walks, from secluded beaches to rocky outcrops with views over Pittwater.
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Topham Track is a short 4WD trail that leads from West Head Road to the edge of the escarpment overlooking Cowan Water – venture a bit further into the bush for the best views…