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img 6631 lr 2 Upper Cambourne Loop (Garigal NP)
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Upper Cambourne Loop (Garigal NP)

Th Upper Cambourne Loop is a very short but pleasant loop that combines the signposted Upper Cambourne Track with an informal MTB / bushwalking track. Some nice city views on the way back.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsAugust 4, 2020 ago
img 3167 lr Sphinx to Bobbin Head Loop (Ku-ring-gai NP)
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Sphinx to Bobbin Head Loop (Ku-ring-gai NP)

The Sphinx to Bobbin Head loop is a varied and interesting bushwalk from the Sphinx Memorial in North Turramurra down to Cowan Creek and back via Bobbin Head.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsMay 1, 2020 ago
img 3050 lr Darri Track (North Turramurra)
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Darri Track (North Turramurra)

The Darri Track is a reasonably varied bushwalking track which follows a thin section of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, eventually meeting up with the much busier Warrimoo Track.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 29, 2020 ago
img 3002 lr Under the Motorway (Ku-ring-gai NP)
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Under the Motorway (Ku-ring-gai NP)

Under the Motorway is an interesting bushwalking that goes from an idyllic natural pool in Cockle Creek to a graffiti-covered underpass that crosses the F3 motorway. 

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 26, 2020 ago
img 2753 lr Sphinx Loop
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Sphinx Loop

The Sphinx Loop is short bushwalk that connects the popular Sphinx Track and the less-used Sphinx Trail with an off-track section.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 24, 2020 ago
img 2685 lr Frog Hollow Circuit (Wahroonga Reserve)
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Frog Hollow Circuit (Wahroonga Reserve)

Frog Hollow Fire Trail links a number of fire trails and bushwalking tracks in North Wahroonga, allowing many hiking possibilities.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 23, 2020 ago
img 2403 lr Gibberagong Track & Murrua Fire Trail loop
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Gibberagong Track & Murrua Fire Trail loop

A challenging circuit that descends from Wahroonga to Cowan Creek at Bobbin Head via the Murrua Fire Trail and returns via the popular Gibberagong Track. 

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 18, 2020 ago
img 1983 lr Christies Pool - an off-track bushwalk to a secluded pool
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Christies Pool – an off-track bushwalk to a secluded pool

A rough side-track from the popular Warrimoo Track leads to Christies Pool, a tranquil swimming hole at the confluence of Ku-ring-gai Creek and Kierans Creek. 

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 13, 2020 ago
img 1778 lr Middle Harbour Creek circuit
Australia Ku-ring-gai Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Middle Harbour Creek circuit

The Middle Harbour Creek circuit is a relatively long bushwalk around Middle Harbour Creek. The route goes down one side of the creek from St Ives to Roseville Bridge, returning on the opposite side. This loop combines the Governor Phillip Walk. Lyre Bird Track, Two Creeks Track and Lockley Track.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 5, 2020 ago
img 1277 lr Two short Middle Harbour walks in Garigal NP
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Two short Middle Harbour walks in Garigal NP

Two short loop walks around Middle Harbour Creek in Garigal National Park. These bushwalks also provide access to the Two Creeks track.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsFebruary 16, 2020 ago

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