Callicoma Loop

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Time 2 hrs
Circuit 5.1 km Circuit
Climb 153 m
Grade 4 Hard track
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This great circuit walk passes through some really nice forest around the fringe of Cherrybrook. Highlights of the walk include some beautiful rock overhangs at the 'Callicoma Caves', and the atmospheric 'Coachwood Grotto'. The walk starts and finishes at the pleasant Lakes of Cherrybrook park.
The Lakes of Cherrybrook park Looking over the Lakes of Cherrybrook Viewing platform at The Lakes of Cherrybrook Pedestrian tunnel under the road Follow the bush track Close up Tall forest in the Berowra Valley Regional Park Grass tree on Blackwattle trail Heading down to Disturbed creek Nice scenes along Disturbed creek Boardwalk by the creek A nice fern by the steps Meandering bush track Rock formations near Cherrybrook Rough steps up the hill Nice walking Easy walking and nice rock Along Stringybark ridge Concrete causeway near the Jungo Walkers on the track Narrow footbridge A creek crossing Grasstrees A big overhang at Callicoma Caves Rocks on the Callicoma Walk Grasstrees near Callicoma Caves Walking between the rocks Easy walking on an old management trail Another set of steps on the Callicoma Walk Viewing spot at the Coachwood Grotto Crossing Nyrippin creek Cherrybrook lakes Across the bridge

Cherrybrook Village shopping centre

Cherrybrook Village shopping centre
The Cherrybrook Village shopping centre is located at 41/47 Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook. There are a number of local cafes and eateries here, plus some franchises such as Subway and Gloria Jeans, making a great stop for walkers. There is also a Woolworths supermarket. The centre is open 9:00-5:30 Mon-Wed & Fri, 9:00-9:00 Thu, 9:00-5:00 Sat and 10:00-4:00 Sun. Some of the cafes and eateries open directly outside so they may be open longer hours. More info.

(0km) Top of The Lakes Of Cherrybrook park → Lakes trackhead

distance 50 m time 1 mins climb 0m descent -4m Very easy
From below 50 Shepherds Drive, opposite the shopping centre, the walk follows the concrete footpath into 'The Lakes Of Cherrybrook' park, keeping the playground to the right. The footpath comes to the signpost for 'Callicoma Walk' just before the unfenced lakes.

The Lakes Of Cherrybrook

The Lakes Of Cherrybrook
The Lakes Of Cherrybrook is a park at the intersection of Shepherds Dr and Macquarie Dr, Cherrybrook. The lakes featured in the park were formed when the local creek was dammed for the benefit of farmers. The park has a free electric BBQ, sheltered picnic tables, taps and bubblers as well as a playground for the kids. There is a large shopping centre nearby. There are several signposted buswalks in the area, including the 5.1km 'Callicoma Walk' loop track.

(0km) Lakes trackhead → Int at stone wall

distance 120 m time 2 mins climb 1m descent -4m Very easy
Veer left: From the 'Callicoma Walk' signpost, the walk follows the 'Sydney Cove' arrow along the concrete footpath, keeping the lakes on the right. The walk passes a free BBQ and picnic shelters on the left, and a couple of viewing platforms on the right before coming to an intersection just before the road and beside a low handmade stone wall.

(0km) Int at stone wall → Int. of Blackwattle Trail and Callicoma Walk

distance 180 m time 3 mins climb 4m descent -7m Moderate track
Turn right: From behind the low stone wall, the track follows the concrete footpath down the hill through the graffiti-covered tunnel, emerging in a clearing behind the 'Cherrybrook Girl Guides' building.
Veer right: From the clearing, the walk follows the bush track, initially keeping the Girl Guides hall on the left. The track passes a shortcut track on the right before coming to a 'T' intersection with a management trail marked with track arrows.

(0km) Int. of Blackwattle Trail and Callicoma Walk → Top of the Disturbed Creek stairs

distance 230 m time 4 mins climb 0m descent -7m Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the management trail down the hill, keeping the houses to the left, arriving at the signposted intersection at the top of the stairs (with a track on the right).

(1km) Top of the Disturbed Creek stairs → Int of Callicoma Walk and McKinley trail

distance 170 m time 3 mins climb 0m descent -8m Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk goes down the steps towards the creek. Immediately after crossing the creek, on concrete stepping stones, the walk bends to the left, following the 'Callicoma Walk' arrow. The walk soon crosses some old concrete slabs and then drops down some more steps. After following the creek, on the left, for a short distance the walk comes to an intersection (with a management trail coming down the hill on the right).

(1km) Int of Callicoma Walk and McKinley trail → Int of Callicoma Walk and Disturbed Creek trail

distance 100 m time 2 mins climb 5m descent -3m Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the management trail down the hill, keeping the creek on the left and soon arrives at a fork intersection.

(1km) Int of Callicoma Walk and Disturbed Creek trail → Int of Callicoma Walk and Pogson Dr management trail

distance 180 m time 4 mins climb 13m descent -6m Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the bush track, keeping the creek on the left and immediately passes a 'Callicoma Walk' signpost. The walk continues along the well formed bush track and climbs steeply to an intersection marked with a 'Callicoma Walk' and red GNW signpost.

(1km) Int of Callicoma Walk and Pogson Dr management trail → Jungo campsite

distance 610 m time 13 mins climb 8m descent -38m Moderate track
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the asphalted management trail up, over the hill, keeping the houses up to the right and soon arrives at an intersection marked with a 'Callicoma Walk' and red GNW track marker.
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Callicoma Walk' arrow down the management trail (no asphalt), keeping the power lines to the left. The walk descends steeply for a while then flattens out and soon comes to an intersection with the Great North Walk.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Great North Walk' sign[1][2] along the wide trail as it bends left and leads downhill along the concrete section[3]. The trail leads down across a usually small creek[4], then heads up to the well-signposted intersection[5] beside the Jungo campsite[6][7], where a 'Fishponds' sign[8] points back down along the trail.

The Jungo

The Jungo
The Jungo is a relatively small clearing and campsite near the junction of Berowra and ZigZag Creeks at a well signposted intersection[9]. There is often water in the creeks (treat well before drinking) but there are no facilities[10]. Speculation on the source of the name 'Jungo' includes the Aussie tendency to abbreviate words ('Junction' gets corrupted to 'jung-o' etc) as well as a possible derivation from one of a few similar sounding aboriginal words.

(2km) The Jungo → Int of Stringybark Ridge Management Trail and GNW

distance 90 m time 2 mins climb 3m descent 0m Moderate track
Turn right: From 'The Jungo', the walk follows the 'Callicoma Walk' arrow along the management trail which climbs steeply and soon comes to the intersection (with the management trail going up the hill to the left and the red Great North Walk marker pointing straight ahead).

(2km) Int of Stringybark Ridge Management Trail and GNW → Callicoma Caves

distance 880 m time 18 mins climb 38m descent -8m Hard track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the red Great North Walk marker along the bush track. The track undulates while following Berowra Creek (keeping the creek to the right) before crossing it on a metal foot bridge. The walk continues along the other side of the creek before crossing Nyrippin creek using concrete stepping stones. Immediately after the crossing, the walk arrives at the signposted intersection (with the 'Callicoma Walk' going to the right).
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Callicoma Walk' arrow along the bush track keeping (not crossing) Nyrippin creek to the right. The track soon swings up the hill to the left, away from the creek. The walk soon climbs some stone cut steps to the intersection at the top of a rocky outcrop.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the faint bush track, going steeply up the hill. The walk climbs up for a short distance, then arrives under a large overhang, marked with a number '6' sign.

Callicoma caves

Callicoma caves
The Callicoma caves are a series of large sandstone overhangs on the Callicoma Walk near Cherrybrook. These beautiful sandstone overhangs are a highlight on the walks in the area. The sandstone has some beautiful texture and golden colouring.

(3km) Callicoma Caves → Nyrippin Creek four ways

distance 210 m time 5 mins climb 9m descent -14m Hard track
Veer right: From the number '6' sign under the large overhang, the walk follows the bush track, around the rocks and base of the small cliffline (keeping them to the left). The walk passes under more large overhangs before dropping to an unmarked 4-way intersection.

(3km) Nyrippin Creek four ways → Int Callicoma Walk and power line access trail

distance 300 m time 6 mins climb 7m descent -5m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the bush track steeply down the steps towards the creek, where it bends to the left, onto an old management trail. The walk follows the management trail, keeping the creek on the right, before reaching a signposted intersection for the 'Callicoma Walk'.

(3km) Int Callicoma Walk and power line access trail → Number 8 sign

distance 30 m time climb 0m descent 0m Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Callicoma Walk' arrow down the steps, towards the creek on the right. The track goes a short distance before reaching an intersection marked with an '8' sign.

(3km) Number 8 sign → Coachwood grotto

distance 20 m time 1 mins climb 2m descent 0m Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the steps steeply down the hill, soon coming to the viewing spot. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Coachwood grotto

Coachwood grotto
This beautiful, shady spot is beside Nyrippin creek, on the Callicoma Walk near Cherrybrook. The 'grotto' is an open area, shaded by Coachwood trees, with a curved section of low cliffs across the creek, giving an 'amphitheatre' feeling. This is a very atmospheric spot to sit and relax for a while.

(3km) Number 8 sign → Int of sewer management trail and Callicoma Walk

distance 330 m time 5 mins climb 4m descent -2m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the management trail, keeping the creek on the right, passing several sewer inspection points, before reaching an intersection marked with an arrow marker (with steps going steeply down to the right).

(3km) Int of sewer management trail and Callicoma Walk → Francis Greenway Dr trackhead

distance 390 m time 10 mins climb 38m descent -7m Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the steps steeply down the hill before meandering along the creek, on the right, then crossing the creek on concrete stepping stones. The walk follows the bush track up the hill a short distance before turning right at a 'T' intersection with an old management trail (just behind a house). Soon after this, the walk comes to an intersection marked with 'Callicoma Walk' arrows.
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Callicoma Walk' arrow steeply up the steps and soon arrives at Francis Greenway Drive.

(4km) Francis Greenway Dr trackhead → Kenburn Ave entrance to lakes park

distance 1.1 km time 19 mins climb 17m descent -35m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the 'Callicoma Walk' signposted track head at the end of Macquarie Dr (intersection with Francis Greenway Dr, Cherrybrook), the walk follows Macquarie Dr up the hill. The walk soon turns left into Gumnut Rd (look for the Callicoma Walk track marker on the corner) and continues to the intersection with Holly Rd (another track marker here). From here, the walk goes a short distance along Holly Rd and crosses to the 'Callicoma Walk Track marker near the small gate into 'Gumnut Playground'.
Turn left: From the 'Callicoma Walk' track marker on Holly Rd, the walk goes through the gate and across 'Gumnut Playground' (there is a drinking bubbler near the fence). The walk goes out the gate on the opposite side and down a set of wooden steps to reach an arrow track marker beside Tallowwood Ave.
Turn right: From the arrow track marker beside Gumnut Playground, the walk follows Tallowwood Ave gently down the hill, passing Sheoak Cl, then turning left into Ivy Pl (track marker at this intersection). Just before the end of Ivy Pl, the walk turns right and follows a concrete path between the houses (between 12 & 14 Ivy Pl). From the end of this path, the walk crosses Rossian Pl and continues along Glentrees Pl, then turns left into Kenburn Ave ('Callicoma Walk' track marker at this intersection). A short distance along Kenburn Ave, the walk arrives at the entrance to 'The Lakes Of Cherrybrook'.

(5km) Kenburn Ave entrance to lakes park → Top of The Lakes Of Cherrybrook park

distance 210 m time 4 mins climb 6m descent -4m Moderate track
Turn right: From 'The Lakes of Cherrybook' signpost on Tallowwood Ave, the walk follows the bush track into the park. The walk soon turns right at a junction with a 'Callicoma Walk' track marker, going down the steps and crossing a small bridge. The walk continues on the track as it skirts around the lake, to the left, dropping down a few steps and arriving at an intersection with an asphalted footpath and another bush track (There is a track marker just before the intersection).
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the asphalted footpath across the bridge, towards the playground. After crossing the bridge, the footpath becomes concrete and bends to the right and soon reaches the large walking track signpost with 'Callicoma Walk' at the top.
Turn left: From the 'Callicoma Walk' signpost intersection, the walk goes up the hill on the concrete footpath, keeping the playground on the left. At the top of the concrete footpath, the walk comes to Shepherds Drive, opposite the shopping centre and just below 50 Shepherds Drive.

Maps for the Callicoma Loop walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

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Cross sectional view of the Callicoma Loop bushwalking track

Terrain profile for Callicoma Loop

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Callicoma Loop

Altitude analysis for Callicoma Loop

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

Length5.1 km
Time2 hrs
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Grade 4/6



Hard track		AS 2156.1GradientShort steep hills (3/6)
Quality of trackRough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
SignsDirectional signs along the way (3/6)
Experience RequiredSome bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
WeatherStorms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
InfrastructureLimited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 2.3km has short steep hills. The remaining (260m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

2.7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 1.8km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. Whilst another 320m follows a smooth and hardened path and the remaining 270m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

Around 4.8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 320m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 2.7km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 2.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 3.9km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1.3km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 4.6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 560m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Callicoma Loop walk.

The Lakes of Cherrybrook loop

439 m Circuit, 15 mins

The Lakes of Cherrybrook loop

This short, pleasant loop walk is a nice one to do if you are having a picnic in the Lakes of Cherrybrook park, enjoying the atmosphere, free electric BBQs and playground. There is a good viewing platform extending onto the lake and there are usually ducks to be seen. The nearby shopping centre has

Total climbing: 10m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Blackwattle Close loop

613 m Circuit, 30 mins

Blackwattle Close loop

This is a pleasant loop walk, close to Cherrybrook. The walk crosses Disturbed Creek (not officially named) a couple of times and includes some nice scenery along the creek with ferns, grasstrees and eucalypt forest.

Total climbing: 23m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Blackwattle Trail

2.2 km One way, 1 Hr

Blackwattle Trail

This walk follows the Blackwattle Trail around the fringe of Cherrybrook, starting at the Cherrybrook Rural Fire Brigade building, in Shepherds Drive, and finishing in Patricia Place. It is a nice walk and follows a management trail for its whole length. The walk passes through a mix of dry eucalypt

Total climbing: 98m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Callicoma caves

2.5 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

Callicoma caves

This walk provides a beautiful mixture of scenery, including rainforest-like sections along the creek, as well as drier forest with grass trees and beautiful sandstone overhangs. The walk starts on Francis Greenway Dr and follows part of the Callicoma Walk. There are two main points of interest on t

Total climbing: 86m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Cherrybrook to Refuge Rock

4.1 km One way, 1 hr 45 mins

Cherrybrook to Refuge Rock

A nice walk around the fringes of Cherrybrook plus the interesting and atmospheric Refuge Rock. The optional sidetrip to the natural rock arch adds some beautiful scenery to the walk. The walk passes through an interesting mixture of moist creek side scenery and drier forest before reaching Refuge R

Total climbing: 147m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Stringybark Ridge loop via Bellamy St

4.2 km Circuit, 1 hr 45 mins

Stringybark Ridge loop via Bellamy St

A really nice loop walk in a corner of Berowra Valley Regional Park. The walk starts and finishes at the end of Schofield Pde, Pennant Hills. The scenery includes nice forest while going down Stringybark ridge and beautiful scenes along Zig Zag creek, as well as an optional side trip to see the remn

Total climbing: 123m

Grade 4
  • Car

Hard track

Cherrybrook to Thornleigh

4.4 km One way, 1 hr 45 mins

Cherrybrook to Thornleigh

This walk is mostly within the Berowra Valley Regional Park. It has some beautiful sections with great scenery, including sandstone rock features, lots of ferns and great scenery along Zig Zag creek. There is an optional side trip to visit the remnants of the historic Thornleigh Quarry and Zig Zag r

Total climbing: 128m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Moderate track

Stringybark Ridge and Zig Zag Creek loop from Thornleigh Station

6.6 km Circuit, 2 hrs 30 mins

Stringybark Ridge and Zig Zag Creek loop from Thornleigh Station

A really nice loop walk in a corner of Berowra Valley Regional Park with good access by public transport. The walk starts and finishes at Thornleigh train station. The scenery includes beautiful scenes along Zig Zag creek and nice forest while going up Stringybark ridge, plus as an optional side tri

Total climbing: 187m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Wareemba Ave to Thornleigh Station

8.6 km One way, 3 hrs 45 mins

Wareemba Ave to Thornleigh Station

This pleasant half day walk starts from Wareemba Avenue in Thornleigh and winds down into the valley along service trails and bush tracks. The walk then follows a section of the Blue Gum Walk to the Great North Walk. From here the walk follows the Great North Walk to Thornleigh train station. Along

Total climbing: 472m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Cherrybrook to Hornsby via Fishponds

9 km One way, 3 hrs 45 mins

Cherrybrook to Hornsby via Fishponds

A beautiful walk through the Berowra Valley Regional Park. The walk mostly follows the Great North Walk, between Cherrybrook and Hornsby. There are some fantastic lookouts along the way and some excellent scenery along Berowra creek, including the 'Fishponds'. The start and end of the walk are close

Total climbing: 536m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Thornleigh to Hornsby

10.2 km One way, 4 hrs

Thornleigh to Hornsby

Starting at Thornleigh station you walk through suburban streets for a short while before diving into the bush at the southern end of Berowra Valley Regional Park. Soon after visiting the site of the historic Zig Zag railway you start wandering through the Berowra Creek valley, passing a few cascadi

Total climbing: 525m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Thornleigh to Galston Gorge

15.5 km One way, 6 hrs

Thornleigh to Galston Gorge

This walk follows the Great North Walk above Berowra Creek from Thornleigh to Galston Gorge, on bush tracks and service trails. The Steele Bridge is quite an interesting landmark of the area. Fishponds is a wonderful highlight, it is a lovely water hole surrounded by tall sandstone cliffs. The walk

Total climbing: 768m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Epping to Hornsby Station

17.5 km One way, 6 hrs 45 mins

Epping to Hornsby Station

This long day walk follows the Lane Cove River and Berowra Creek. The walk mostly follows the iconic Great North Walk, keeping mostly to bushland. With a train station at each end and a chance to fill the tummy at Thornleigh, this is an enjoyable day out.

Total climbing: 705m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Eastwood to Hornsby

20.6 km One way, 8 hrs

Eastwood to Hornsby

Initially following Terry's Creek, and then the Lane Cove River, this walk goes through some of the prettier sections of the Lane Cove National Park before climbing up to Thornleigh and continuing into the Berowra Valley Regional Park. Following Berowra Creek and the side of the valley, the surround

Total climbing: 810m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Gordon to Hornsby (overnight at Scout camp)

25.8 km One way, 2 Days

Gordon to Hornsby (overnight at Scout camp)

This overnight walk starts from Gordon train station and winds through bush filled valleys to Hornsby station. From Gordon station, the walk winds down past the Gordon golf course to the Great North Walk, then continues north through the Lane Cove Valley before staying overnight at the Baden Powell

Total climbing: 1024m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Thornleigh to Mt Kuring-Gai

28.1 km One way, 2 Days

Thornleigh to Mt Kuring-Gai

This overnight walk starts from Thornleigh train station and follows the Great North Walk down through the Berowra Valley Regional Park and along Berowra creek. The walk passes through Fishponds and up to the top of Galston Gorge to the campsite. From there, the walk continues along the Great North

Total climbing: 1614m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Thornleigh to Cowan

35.9 km One way, 2 Days

Thornleigh to Cowan

Following the Great North Walk and Berowra Creek through Berowra Valley Regional Park, this walk cuts straight through the length of the Park. The views are good, providing a broad idea of what this park has to offer. Conserve your energy for the section between Berowra Waters and Cowan as there are

Total climbing: 2336m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Circular Quay to Hornsby

44.4 km One way, 3 Days

Circular Quay to Hornsby

This fun walk covers a large section of the Great North Walk, starting from the official start in Circular Quay. After a short ferry trip the walk follows the Lane Cove River through the Lane Cove National Park, to Thornleigh. Here, the walk enters Berowra Valley National Park, continuing along the

Total climbing: 1690m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Ferry

Hard track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Callicoma Loop walk.

Daphne Place dog walking trail

515 m One way, 15 mins

Daphne Place dog walking trail

This is a pleasant dog-friendly walk, passing through some nice bush on the fringe of Cherrybrook. Despite being within the Berowra Valley Regional Park, this is an 'Authorised On-Lead Dog Walking Track'. The walk starts at the end of Daphne Pl, Cherrybrook and can be done as a one-way walk, finishi

Total climbing: 35m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Elouera Lookout

828 m Return, 30 mins

Elouera Lookout

A short walk to a beautiful lookout with views over the Berowra Creek valley, near Westleigh. This is a short and interesting walk to one on those really beautiful pockets of bush in the middle of the suburbs. The lookout is in the Berowra Valley Regional Park and also on the Great North Walk.

Total climbing: 44m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Bellamy fire trail

619 m One way, 30 mins

Bellamy fire trail

This walk follows a wide concrete trail through Berowra Valley Regional Park, through lovely bushland and the site of the historic Zig Zag railway. The railway is long gone, but the quarry site is interesting to explore and crossing Zig Zag Creek on the bridge gives a lovely view down on the fern tr

Total climbing: 34m

Grade 3
  • Car

Moderate track

Bellamy St to De Saxe Cl dog walking trail

529 m One way, 15 mins

Bellamy St to De Saxe Cl dog walking trail

This short walk follows a concrete management trail between Bellamy St and De Saxe Close. This is one of a few dog friendly bushwalks in the Berowra Valley Regional Park. You walk through some beautiful bush with a good array of grass and eucalyptus trees. At the bottom of the valley a bridge spa

Total climbing: 36m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Refuge Rock and Natural Arch

1.4 km Return, 30 mins

Refuge Rock and Natural Arch

A very nice walk through a small part of the Berowra Valley Regional Park. The extensive rock platforms of Refuge Rock make a beautiful place to relax and explore. The optional side trip to see the natural rock arch is well worth it, adding some really beautiful scenery to the walk. Another great bu

Total climbing: 38m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Thornleigh to Marsfield

6.1 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

Thornleigh to Marsfield

Following the Great North Walk, and the upper reaches of the Lane Cove River South, this walk explores dense bushland surrounding the river. You will experience a variety of trails along this walk, from steep bush tracks to wide biketrails. The common feature, however, is how well managed these trai

Total climbing: 106m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Pennant Hills Park loop (via Lane Cove River)

8.2 km Circuit, 3 hrs

Pennant Hills Park loop (via Lane Cove River)

Setting out from Pennant Hills train station, this walk loops around Pennant Hills Park, exploring the surrounding bush and visiting Whale rock on the way. The walk turns back towards the park after passing the Lane Cove River. The walk mostly follows management trails.

Total climbing: 233m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Mambara Track

717 m Circuit, 20 mins

Mambara Track

The Mambara Track is a short walk, accessible to everyone, and a great walk for gaining some knowledge about the local bush. The walk follows a concrete footpath and has many signs with information about the surrounding bush. A great loop walk for the whole family and great introduction to the walki

Total climbing: 23m

Grade 1 Wheelchair accessible
  • Car
  • Bus

Very easy

Wahroonga to Mt Kuring-gai

14.7 km One way, 5 hrs 30 mins

Wahroonga to Mt Kuring-gai

Starting with a walk through the streets of Wahroonga, this walk then heads bush, following the Gibberagong Track to Bobbin Head. After a picnic or a bite to eat from the kiosk, the walk then heads up the Birrawanna track to lead to Apple Tree Bay. From here the track follows the picturesque Cowan

Total climbing: 607m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Blue Gum Walk (Joe's Mountain Circuit)

4.2 km Circuit, 2 hrs

Blue Gum Walk (Joe's Mountain Circuit)

This is an enjoyable circuit walk that allows you to explore this rare pocket of Sydney Blue Gum forest. You will follow a signposted track across a few creeks and alongside Waitara Creek, with a few cascades. There are many small sandstone caves and a great diversity in plant life along the way. S

Total climbing: 231m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Hornsby Blue Gum Walk

6.7 km Circuit, 3 hrs

Hornsby Blue Gum Walk

This delightful loop is one of the prettiest and most popular walks in the Hornsby area. Going from an environment of ferns and clear bushland to dry sandstone bush near Berowra Creek, this walk has a good complement of environments. The side trip out to Joe's Mountain doesn't have the most fantasti

Total climbing: 374m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Hornsby station to Crosslands

16.1 km One way, 6 hrs 45 mins

Hornsby station to Crosslands

This section of the Great North Walk starts from Hornsby train station and winds down along the Blue Gum Walk into Fishponds. Enjoy the wonderful water hole at fishponds before continuing along Berowra Creek, passing through the Tunks Ridge Reserve and into Galston Gorge. From the Gorge the track

Total climbing: 938m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Callicoma Loop walk starts and ends at the Top of The Lakes Of Cherrybrook park (gps: -33.721735, 151.04418)

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Park Information

Berowra Valley National Park

Following the Berowra Creek the Berowra Valley National Park is located on the Hornsby Plateau and is made up of typical Hawkesbury Sandstone. The great North walk, Benowie walking track, and many other great walks stretch spann this park. The area has varied vegetation including many different sorts of Eucalyptus and plenty of native animals, includingl swamp wallibies, water dragons, bandicoots, Lyre Birds, and bush turkeys. There are several campsites within the Park, and Crosslands Reserve is also a popular spot near the middle of the park.

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