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West Head

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,

img 3913 lr In search of Crystal Creek Falls
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

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMay 30, 2020 ago
AWAT6213 LR The mysteries of Topham Hill (West Head)
Australia NSW Sydney - North

The mysteries of Topham Hill (West Head)

Off-track exploration of the Aboriginal engravings on Topham Hill, just south of the Topham Track. 

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMay 22, 2020 ago
img 3496 lr Jims Track - a secret track to a spectacular West Head lookout
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Jims Track – a secret track to a spectacular West Head lookout

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. 

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMay 3, 2020 ago
img 1694 lr Towlers Bay Circuit via Birnie Lookout
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Towlers Bay Circuit via Birnie Lookout

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.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 3, 2020 ago
img 1648 lr The Duckhole (Ku-ring-gai NP)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

The Duckhole (Ku-ring-gai NP)

A rough but interesting trail follows McCarrs Creek downstream from The Duckhole to a spectacular waterfall.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 1, 2020 ago
img 5862 lr Sunset from the Wallaroo Track
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Sunset from the Wallaroo Track

The Wallaroo Track at West Head is accessed via the Salvation Loop, and leads to a rocky platform with nice views over Cowan Creek.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJuly 14, 2019 ago
img 5122 lr Elvina Bay Circuit (West Head)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Elvina Bay Circuit (West Head)

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.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 23, 2019 ago
img 1214 lr Topham Track, West Head
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Topham Track, West Head

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…

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsApril 14, 2019 ago
img 3922 lr Koolewong Track, West Head
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Koolewong Track, West Head

The Koolewong Track is a short loop trail near West Head lookout, to a viewing platform over Pittwater.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMarch 31, 2019 ago
img 0806 lr Following the coastline to Hungry Beach at West Head
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Following the coastline to Hungry Beach at West Head

Getting to Hungry Beach is half the fun, with the secluded West Head beach reached an untracked route along the rocky coastline.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsFebruary 3, 2019 ago

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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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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