Total climbing: 949m Whilst another 4.2km is very steep and the remaining 1.3km is flat with no steps. This walk explores some grand views, pleasant cascades, varied bushland and remote areas of Brisbane Waters National Park. The walk takes about 7 hrs 30 mins (18.1 km One way), and heads though the delightful Brisbane Water National Park. The walk takes about 6 hrs 30 mins (17 km One way), and heads though the delightful Brisbane Water National Park. The track followed a narrow spur, with Correa Bay and Woy Woy to the east and the upper reaches of Patonga Creek to the west. The walk loops from the picnic area through the heath and down to the overhang of the cave. The Great North Walk runs through the park as well, and the main track passes through Patonga, Girrakool and Somersby Falls, a section that is best done over a couple of days. Walkers have a choice of simply catching the train to Wondabyne and picking up the trail from there (missing the Patonga leg), hiring a water taxi to Patonga (expensive but it is a very pretty trip), or catching a train out to Woy Woy and then the 54 busways bus service to Patonga (poor schedule on weekends so try to plan it for a weekday). The walk climbs all the way up to the top of Scopas Peak, and down to the Phill Haughton bridge, then follows the Mooney Mooney Creek north, winding through the bush to the Somersby general store. The area is defined by the National Park’s flora and fauna, the quarry, railway station and a few houses sitting above the water around the river. The path soon passes a plaque and a sign pointing back along the ‘Tony Doyle Track’. Well, I guess I’ll start this trip report with a description of the dedication of the 9 participants who attended this walk. Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow marker around the drainage ditch, Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Great North Walk’ sign, Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘rest area’ sign. 12km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 6km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. Note: There is no car transport option from the end of this walk. Since much of this walk is on the ridge tops, there are often great views of the surrounding waterways. This tranquil spot of the Great North Walk is home to some lovely falls and a water hole. Total climbing: 588m, This great walk explores much of the main ridge ridge running through Brisbane Water National Park. Note: There is no car transport option to the start of this walk. The campsite is a small, sandy clearing, with no facilities and no water, but it is sheltered by trees. Total climbing: 24m, This short track is excellent walk for those with young children. This walk, following a section of the Great North Walk, starts from the Wondabyne train station and winds north, into the Brisbane Waters National Park. This walk, following a section of the Great North Walk, starts from the Wondabyne train station and winds north, into the Brisbane Waters National Park. Wondabyne to Patonga walking track is part of the renowned Great North walk, and is an absolute must for experienced bushwalkers and campers keen to explore Brisbane Water National Park. This section of the Great North Walk starts from Cowan train station and wanders past the majestic Jerusalem Bay then through to Brooklyn. Allow time to relax and enjoy the views. Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk. There is an alternate route described in the notes as a way around the Defile Track which and be very faint. This walk mostly follows a section of the Great North Walk. To top it all off, this walk has an added bonus of a WWII gun emplacement to explore. This great walk explores much of the main ridge ridge running through Brisbane Water National Park. Day 2, the track heads over the scenic Mt Wondabyne and around to Wondabyne Station. Continue straight: From Warrah car park, this walk follows the road off the sealed section and along the dirt. The remaining (1.7km) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The track passes the fantastic McKell Park playground facilities, which stand next to the Federation Interpretive Display. The walk does pass Woy Woy tip, and has a bit of a road slog at the end, but overall is a lovely one way walk. Mar 22, 2018 Australia, beach, bushwalking, ... It’s a good walk, crossing creeks and dipping into valleys while the cicadas sing loudly and birds flutter around in the trees. Total climbing: 39m, Starting on the Tony Doyle track, this walk passes the old Warrah Trig before enjoying the views from Warrah lookout. There are no facilities provided at the Warrah Trig Station but the Lookout is fenced for safety. Warrah trig is not that interesting, but it is a high point in the area with more views. Walk north up the road for 70m, cross over the road, and climb over a gate on to the fire trail. Ferry to Patonga (from Palm Beach). Patonga to Mt Wondabyne Overnight Hike. There are a few unfenced views along this shaded walk. Wondabyne is also the launch point for half a dozen popular walking tracks to Woy Woy, Patonga, Sydney Cove some 90km away and a section of the Great North Walk… Wondabyne to Woy Woy Int of GNW and Wondabyne Station Trail to Kariong Brook crossing 2km 45 mins (From 2.1 km) Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Patonga… To the east are good views over the Brisbane Water, Woy Woy and other central coast suburbs. This walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and winds south, following Piles creek into the Brisbane Waters National Park. Starting with a ferry trip from Brooklyn, this walk follows a series of faint tracks, clear tracks and management trails. Patonga to Wondabyne. The overnight stay is at the Mt Wondabyne campsite. Want to go for a walk? Total climbing: 96m, This is a short walk down to Red Hands Cave from the Resolute Picnic Area. Total climbing: 870m. There are some small trees providing limited shade, a great place to soak up the views. The walk follows sections of the Great North Walk around Mount Wondabyne and the old Bulls Hill Quarry. On the track we met a person who had walked from Wondabyne to Patonga over the Woy Woy railway tunnel which is located in the Brisbane Water National Park. Even though I’ve walked this country before, I was still blown away by the utter sense of remoteness you get from traversing it (even if, sometimes, you can see the F3 in the distance). This overnight hike starts from Patonga beach and winds along a section of the Great North Walk, into the Brisbane Waters National Park. The Resolute Track uses management trails and bush tracks which have views over the sea as they pass through heath, rainforest and bushland. Veer left: From the Broken Bay view, this walk follows Great North Walk arrows uphill along the track. The eastern side of the creek has a tall sandstone cave and wall. Total climbing: 27m, This walk explores part of the ridge heading out of Patonga. The remaining (1.1km) has minimal directional signs. Around 19km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 690m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety. This three day walk follows the Great North Walk from Patonga, through Brisbane Waters National Park, to the Somersby General Store. There is a campsite for people wanting more time to explore before walking back. As the track approaches the southern edge of Brisbane Waters national park there are more views, across to Lion island and Barrenjoey head. The ‘Triangulation station’ (aka trigonometrical or trig station) is a distinct marker once clear of trees, and would have been visible for many kilometers in the area. From the lookout there are fantastic views spanning from the distant Barrenjoey headland, across the Hawkesbury river to Brisk Bay and Patonga. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is accessible year-round. This walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and winds down alongside Piles creek, before climbing up through the Brisbane Waters National Park to Scopas peak, and then on to the lovely Kariong brook falls. Total climbing: 1811m, This is a great walk to take the kids on, with a fenced playground, a swimming area and pelicans. Total climbing: 243m, From Resolute Picnic Area, this walk heads out to West Head Lookout, with magnificent views across the Hawkesbury River and Lion Island. Total climbing: 1083m. The quarry produced sandstone building materials, used in the construction of the National War Memorial in Canberra. Patonga to Wondabyne Station via Mt Wondabyne (GNW) - This walk explores some grand views, pleasant cascades, varied bushland and remote areas of Brisbane Waters National Park. A trail leads from Wondabyne station to the oin the Girrakool-Patonga Walking Track. Please enable javascript to access the full functionality of this site There are a few options for short side trips, one leading to the tranquil Kariong Brook falls and the other to the peak of Mount Wondabyne, providing great views over the National Park to Woy Woy. As the track ends at Woy Woy train station, there are regular trains for the trip home. (There is also small cave suitable for sleeping a few people about half way up Mount Wondabyne). Total climbing: 1164m Total climbing: 484m While I’ve hiked many segments of this leg over the past two decades, this is the first time I’ve done it … Jul 29, 2012. From White Horse Beach, there are scenic views across the Hawkesbury River. You will enjoy a wide range of panoramic views from TumblecowII ridge, Rocky Ponds (Tank Creek) and an optional side trip to enjoy the view from Mount Wondabyne. The large rock platform has a number of large Sydney Red Gums, providing some shade. This return walk starts from Wondabyne train station, winding up into the Brisbane Waters National Park, and follows a section of the Great North Walk to the beautiful Kariong Brook falls. Total climbing: 51m, This walk starts at the top of the ridge and leads through a field of wildflowers (in spring and early summer), past some panoramic water views and down to Patonga Village for fish and chips. The station is so small that you have to detrain via the back door only from the last carriage (after notifying the guard – as it is a requested stop). The circuit walk visits Red Hands Cave and some historic engravings, in addition to enjoying expansive views over Pittwater, with Barrenjoey Headland as a feature. Free download maps and tracknotes for the Patonga to Staples Lookout walk. We caught a train to Wondabyne and got off at the small station. The walk then returns to the picnic area. The remaining (440m) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). Everyone liked the walk, and Madeleine commented that going to Pearl Beach added a bit more interesting variety to the walk. This walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and winds south, following Piles creek into the Brisbane Waters National Park. Warrah Lookout is a mostly fenced lookout on a large sandstone platform. Way too overgrown to be enjoyable. Starting from the isolated train station, the walk explores an area of the park not accessible by road. There is no water or other facilities. You can use the Wondabyne train station but you MUST alert the driver that you wish to alight (or when you return they need to know to stop for you). The track initially leads fairly steeply, Continue straight: From Myron Brook, this walk follows the rocky track west up the steep hill, Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Wondabyne Station’ sign. The walk climbs over Scopas Peak and passes the Kariong brook falls, before winding to the top of Mt Wondabyne and finishing at the Woy Woy train station, (passing the Woy Woy landfill site). Starting with a steep climb from Wondabyne Train station you will explore a series of large rock platforms with wide views over the Brisbane Water National Park and visit Scopas Peak. Route Summary:- This walk climbs steeply from Wondabyne Station to a fire trail at 0.34 km and follows this for about 1.7 km to a walking track; walking track for 2.4 km. The hike should take approximately 8.5hrs to complete. Patonga to Wondabyne is a 17.6 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Patonga, New South Wales, Australia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The waterfall is a nice and cool place to stop for lunch on a warm day. Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk. There are some great views before returning the same way back to Pearl Beach. After a ferry ride to Patonga, this walk climbs to the top of the ridge, reaching even more great views. Please check timetables for ferry and trains as they can be infrequent. Patonga is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located on the north bank of the Hawkesbury River, southwest of Woy Woy. Mount Wondabyne is remote and beautiful, with a pak that offers jaw-dropping views out towards the coast. The walk finishes at the Staples Lookout. A picnic table among the Sydney Red Gums, just before the two main lookouts, makes a wonderful spot for a snack. Rest of the hike was well maintained and relatively easy. The walk visits two great lookouts, with great views of Lion Island, West Head and Palm beach. Note: There is no car transport option from the end of this walk. Total climbing: 438m After a short time, the track comes to a clear intersection with the Pearl Beach / Patonga fire trail with a sign pointing back to ‘Patonga’, Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads between the timber posts and follows the ‘Warrah Lookout’ sign. A side trip to Camp Kariong is also described if you want to take advantage of the well established camping facilities. Patonga. Total climbing: 702m. Around 12km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 8km requires some bushwalking experience. The trail ascends steeply from the station, rejoining the GNW track linking Girakool and Patonga. Total climbing: 189m, This walk follows a wide trail then a track to the fantastic views from Warrah Lookout. Water is available from Kariong Brook and often from tributaries feeding into the Mooney Mooney Creek, and should be treated before drinking. This walk explores a variety of environments from the shore line and coastal cliffs near Patonga, to the dry, rocky and open ridge line. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is accessible year-round. Highlights of the walk include Kariong Brook Falls and Mt Wondabyne, the highest point in the area. The lookouts provide great views over Umina Beach, Brisbane Water, Bouddi National Park, Pearl Beach and out to the ocean. Total climbing: 337m. The walk crosses some long rock flats and climbs to the top of Scopas Peak, providing views spanning right across the park. Patonga to Wondabyne station via Pindar Caves overnight 2 Days 28.1 km One way Experienced only 1164m This overnight hike starts from Patonga beach and5 winds along a section of the Great North Walk, into the Brisbane Waters National Park. Patonga to Wondabyne station via Mt Wondabyne is a 19.5km, grade 4 One way hike located in Brisbane Water National Park, New South Wales. The two campsites can be found near the summit of Mt Wondabyne, and along the banks of the Mooney Mooney Creek. … Otherwise, most of the expansive views are over much of Brisbane Water National Park. After a short walk along a wide trail, you then follow the Patonga Track down the hill, passing some large angophoras and more water views before heading down to the beach at Patonga. From left to right, you can see along the escarpment which forms the southern boundary of Brisbane Water National Park, out to the Pacific Ocean, Barrenjoey Headland, West Head, along Cowan Creek, Juno Point and along the escarpment to Patonga. Follow the fire trail through an old quarry, ignoring a couple of other fire trails off to the right. The two campsites can be found near the summit of Mt Wondabyne, and along the banks of the Mooney Mooney Creek. From Patonga, this walk takes you up a track following the Great North Walk route, and then a wider trail brings you to a short (and very worthwhile) side trip to Warrah Lookout. 14km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 4.4km is clearly signposted. Walkers can enjoy full 360-degree panoramic views from the top. Starting at Wondabyne railway station, this challenging rough track winds through superb grassy woodlands, rainforest and coastal heath. however it is more fun to arrive by train. The alternate route, for more experienced walkers, cuts a fair bit of walking and gets you to the views quicker. This walk starts at a small isolated train station, and takes in some great scenery on the way to Woy Woy station. Total climbing: 1083m, This overnight walk explores the main ridge of Brisbane Water National Park. WONDABYNE STATION TO LITTLE WOBBY VIA MOUNT WONDABYNE. Ferry timetable: https://www.fantasea.com.au/palm-beach-ferries/timetable/, Great trail from Patonga to Wondabyne but I would not recommend the extra trip to the lookout as shown on the train. Total climbing: 493m There are bus and ferry services from Patonga. The road passes a larger dirt overflow car park, then ignores an old trail (on the right) to soon come to an intersection with a management trail and gate on the left side. Girrakool to Patonga, Brisbane Water National Park This section of the Great North Walk takes you through the sandstone ridges and creek gullies around Mooney Mooney Creek. Total climbing: 923m, This lovely short walk takes you from the large water tank, along an old trail and track to two fantastic fenced lookout platforms. Starting at Girrakool picnic area in the north, this track heads over Scopas Peak, with some excellent views over Mooney Mooney creek, and then over Mt Wondabyne, further south. The walk explores Flint and Steel Beach and the McGaw ruins, while providing scenic views across the Hawkesbury River to landmarks such as Lion Island. Wondabyne to Patonga walking track is a 23km, grade 4 One Way hike located in the Brisbane Water National Park, NSW. The station is one of the smallest on the line and one of very few railway stations in a NSW National Park. This great walk goes to some amazing places. This section of the Great North Walk starts from Cowan train station and wanders past the majestic Jerusalem Bay then through to Brooklyn. The walk visits a number of great lookouts and has two worthy side trips, one up to the top of Mt Wondabyne and another to the falls in Kariong Brook. The track is leads gently at first then starts to climb up a series of rock ledges. This walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and winds south, through the Brisbane Waters National Park. If doing a car shuffle, you can park a car near the landfill and save the road section. The Patonga to Wondabyne station via Mt Wondabyne bushwalking track takes about 7 hrs 30 mins to walk and is 19.5 km long. Continuing up this trail, the walk passes some sandstone caves and further on, enjoys the fenced Warrah Lookout. Continue straight: From the Kariong Brook, this walk follows the track north-west away from the cliffs (initially keeping the waterfall to your right). This bushwalk does not follow the exact Great North Walk route but it includes some sections of the GNW from Patonga to Mount Wondabyne. This three day walk follows the Great North Walk from Patonga, through Brisbane Waters National Park, to the Somersby General Store. Total climbing: 29m, This great walk starts from Brooklyn with a ferry trip to Little Wobby and explores some fantastic panoramic views of the Hawkesbury River and Tank Creek. The walk includes Resolute and West Head beaches and the option of a side trip to Mackerel Beach as well. Patongato to Mount Wondabyne, Pindar Falls, https://www.fantasea.com.au/palm-beach-ferries/timetable/, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia, Dangar Island, New South Wales, Australia, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, New South Wales, Australia. The campsite for the night is beside Mooney Mooney Creek. This long day-walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and works its way south, alongside Piles creek and through the Brisbane Waters National Park. If you are feeling energetic, you can have a refreshing lunch and allow extra time to walk back or catch the bus home from Pearl Beach. The last part of the walk skirts around the edge of Woy Woy tip, but most of the walk offers great views of the water systems around the park. There is an established fire circle and a basic seat. Note: There is no car transport option to the start of this walk. Free download maps and tracknotes for the Patonga to Wondabyne station via Mt Wondabyne walk. Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead, Girrakool to Staples Lookout via Kariong Brook Falls, Girrakool to Wondabyne station via Pindar caves, Girrakool to Woy Woy station via Mt Wondabyne, Wondabyne to Woy Woy station via Pindar Caves, Wondabyne station to Somersby Store overnight, Patonga to Wondabyne station via Pindar Caves overnight, Cowan to Wondabyne station via Patonga rest area, Flint and Steel Bay (to White Horse Beach), Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map, CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map, Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6), Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6), Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6), Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6). Note: There is no car transport option from the end of this walk. The trail leads uphill for about 25m before bending left and leading downhill, Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Great North Walk’ sign, Veer left: From the view point over Woy Woy Landfill, Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post west, Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow marker as well as the ‘Mt Wondabyne’. Jul 29, 2012. Total climbing: 741m Patonga to Wondabyne is a longer day walk that can be linked by public transport at both ends. We thoroughly enjoyed the walk from Umina to Patonga — and we enjoyed exploring the area. Starting from Staples Lookout, on Woy Woy Rd, most of the walking is along the Thommos Loop management trail, except for the last descent into Kariong Brook. Want to go for a walk? Note: There is no car transport option to the start of this walk. This short walk complements a fresh seafood lunch in Brooklyn, making for a great summer treat. Part of Great North walk, Wondabyne to Patonga walking track is an overnight walk through NSW Central Coast bushland. Starting at Girrakool picnic area in the north, this track heads over Scopas Peak, with some excellent views over Mooney Mooney creek, and then over Mt Wondabyne, further south. After completing the trek across Mount Wondabyne, this walk leaves the Patonga walking track at the intersection of firetrails and heads to the park exit at the Woy Woy landfill. The walk finishes with a walk of contrast, beside the Woy Woy landfill and a road walk to Woy Woy Station. The return-style walk passes McGaw’s ruins and and the old water catchment. Free download maps and tracknotes for the Patonga to Warrah Trig Station walk. Total climbing: 497m, This is a great walk, crossing the middle of Brisbane Water National Park and visiting several highlights including Rocky Ponds. This walk explores part of the ridge heading out of Patonga. The walk visits two great lookouts, with great views of Lion Island, West Head and Palm beach. Turn right: From the clearing (campsite), this walk follows the ‘Mooney Mooney rest area’ sign, Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the Mt Wondabyne peak track north-east as it heads uphill directly towards Mt Wondabyne. Total climbing: 1164m The walk takes about 2 hrs (4.3 km Return), and heads though the delightful Brisbane Water National Park. The views along the ridge are great and the Tumblecow2 flat rock makes a lovely rest spot. The lookout provides fantastic views across the Hawkesbury River. The two campsites can be found near the summit of Mt Wondabyne, and along the banks of the Mooney Mooney Creek. Travel in the last carriage as the platform is very short. The walk requires a bit of planning for transport, but is well worth a car shuffle. Walk 18A At A Glance. to Mount Wondbyne; then about 5 km of fire … It offers great Hawkesbury River views and birdwatching. crossing Myron and Kariong Brooks, then alternating fire trail and walking track for about 3.8 km. Patonga to Wondabyne station via Mt Wondabyne Int of Rest Area and Girrakool tracks to Int of Patonga and Girrakool tracks 0.6km 5 mins (From 3.81 km) Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Girrakool' sign gently up along the wide trail. It also passes the very scenic Kariong Brook Falls and waterhole, and includes some remote sections of Brisbane Waters National Park. The campsite is at the bottom of a small (east facing) rock wall and has trees surrounding much of the area, providing some shelter. Much of this walk follows the Great North Walk, and it uses a campsite at the base of Mt Wondabyne. It is a great way to see historic Aboriginal art in the Sydney region. 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