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Great North Walk

AWAT8898 LR Waterfalls and a rugged beach on the Yuelarbah walking track
Australia Hunter NSW

Waterfalls and a rugged beach on the Yuelarbah walking track

The Yuelarbah walking track forms the main part of a bushwalking loop through the Glenrock State Conservation Area. It passes two waterfalls before reaching Burwood Beach and Glenrock Lagoon.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthApril 9, 2022 ago
AWAT5008 LR Gordon to Thornleigh (Lane Cove Valley Walk)
Australia Hornsby Ku-ring-gai NSW Ryde Sydney - North

Gordon to Thornleigh (Lane Cove Valley Walk)

A somewhat uninspiring but pleasant bushwalk between Gordon and Thornleigh, which is mostly along the Lane Cove Valley Walk (which is part of the Great North Walk).

By oliverd :-), 6 monthsNovember 7, 2021 ago
AWAT3838 LR A Less Busy Lane Cove River Loop Walk
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Ryde Sydney - North

A Less Busy Lane Cove River Loop Walk

The Lane Cove River Loop walk does a circuit from Browns Waterhole along both sides of the Lane Cove River, using some of the less-busy tracks in the Lane Cove National Park..

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsOctober 3, 2021 ago
AWAT4917 LR Sams Creek Loop - a trail less travelled
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Sams Creek Loop – a trail less travelled

Sams Creek Loop combines Sams Creek Trail and the Berkeley Fire Trail in Berowra, to create a pleasant bushwalk that avoids the crowds.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsJune 29, 2021 ago
AWAT2666 LR Aboriginal art and views on the bushwalk to Taffys Rock
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Aboriginal art and views on the bushwalk to Taffys Rock

A fairly demanding walk along an undulating ridge to Taffys Rock, a large sandstone platform that provides panoramic views over the Hawkesbury River and Cowan Creek

By oliverd :-), 1 yearApril 5, 2021 ago
img 8549 lr Pogson Trig and the Loop That Isn't
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Pogson Trig and the Loop That Isn’t

The Pogson Trig Loop combines the Blue Gum Walk, Pogson Trig Trail, Quarry Firetrail and Benowie Track (Great North Walk). Sections of this loop require approval (as it crosses behind the Hornsby rifle range), or the walk can be accessed from both Westleigh and Hornsby to avoid the closed sections of track.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsNovember 17, 2020 ago
img 6022 lr Wondabyne to Woy Woy via Pindar Cave and Mount Wondabyne
Australia Central Coast NSW

Wondabyne to Woy Woy via Pindar Cave and Mount Wondabyne

Wondabyne to Woy Woy via Pindar Cave and Mt Wondabyne is a interesting bushwalk in the Brisbane Water National Park. It incorporates a section of the Great North Walk, as well as a side-track to the impressive Pindar Cave.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJuly 20, 2019 ago
img 4541 lr Cowan to Berowra (Great North Walk)
Australia NSW Sydney - North

Cowan to Berowra (Great North Walk)

A short but challenging walk from Cowan to Berowra railway stations, via Berowra Waters and through a number of valleys.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 19, 2019 ago
img 0724 lr Thornleigh to Berowra (Great North Walk)
Australia NSW Sydney - North

Thornleigh to Berowra (Great North Walk)

Thornleigh to Berowra (or Mt Ku-ring-gai) is one of the more popular and varied sections of the Great North Walk, which traverses the Berowra Valley National Park Park. It can be done in shorter sections from around 7km to 30km, over 1-2 days. 

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsMay 6, 2017 ago
img 1203 lr Brooklyn to Cowan (Great North Walk)
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Brooklyn to Cowan (Great North Walk)

Brooklyn to Cowan forms part of the Great North Walk, with the track ascending from Brooklyn and traversing a number of ridges before descending to Cowan Creek. The final section is a steep ascent from Jerusalem Bay to Cowan.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsMay 3, 2014 ago

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