Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North
In search of Crystal Creek Falls
An off-track scramble along McCarrs Creek (from McCarrs Creek Reserve) to its confluence with Crystal Creek, before finding Crystal Creek Falls
West Head, part of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and only 90min from Sydney, has a variety of short walks… secluded beaches, off-track routes and rocky outcrops with views over Pittwater. Within West Head are many Aboriginal engravings sites and remains of WWII fortifications,
An off-track scramble along McCarrs Creek (from McCarrs Creek Reserve) to its confluence with Crystal Creek, before finding Crystal Creek Falls
Off-track exploration of the Aboriginal engravings on Topham Hill, just south of the Topham Track.
Jims Track leads out to a fantastic lookout over Cowan Creek and the Hawkesbury River. A rough track provides access to Hungry Beach and Little Pittwater Bay.
A varied walk that takes you to the spectacular Birnie Lookout (Flagstaff Hill) overlooking Pittwater, before descending to Lovett Bay and returning via the Towlers Bay Trail.
A rough but interesting trail follows McCarrs Creek downstream from The Duckhole to a spectacular waterfall.
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 watterfalls and nice Pittwater views.
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…
The Koolewong Track is a short loop trail near West Head lookout, to a viewing platform over Pittwater.
Getting to Hungry Beach is half the fun, with the secluded West Head beach reached an untracked route along the rocky coastline.