Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead

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4 hrs 15 mins

10.1 km One way

484 m

Hard track

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. After Scopas walk you cross a few pleasant rocky gullies before crossing Piles Creek on the Phil Houghton suspension foot bridge. Here the walk heads towards Mooney Mooney Creek before walking up to the Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead on the Old Pacific Hwy. A side trip to Camp Kariong is also described if you want to take advantage of the well established camping facilities.

Steps and track behind Wondabyne Station

Cranes from track above Wondabyne Station

Walking along the trail north of Wondabyne Station

Trail north of the Pindar Cave track intersection

Views just north of the intersection of the GNW and Wondabyne trail

Crossing a large rock platform in Brisbane Waters National Park

Walking along the trail south of Scopas Peak

Rocky outcrop beside trail south of Scopas Peak

Intersection at the south end of the Scopas Peak track

Flat section of track south of Scopas Peak

Climbing up the south side of Scopas Peak

Walking along rock platforms on the north side of Scopas Peak

GNW arrow posts showing the way on the rock platforms in Brisbane Waters NP

View of Mooney Mooney F3 freeway bridge from north of Scopas Peak

Track leading between rockplatforms on ridge north of Scopas Peak

Sandy track between Scopas Peak and the tributary crossing

Steep rock section north of tributary crossing

Sandstone overhang north of tributary crossing

Enjoying the flat section of track south of the Girakool tracks

Rock steps south of Int of Patonga Ferry and Girrakool tracks

Signposted intersection in gully east of Phil Houghton Bridge

Eriostemon australasius (Pink Wax Flower)

Walking along track east of Phil Houghton Bridge

Walking under tree west of Phil Houghton Bridge

Mossy rock walk west of Phil Houghton Bridge

Walking through the tall forest west of Phil Houghton Bridge

Tall forest west of Phil Houghton Bridge

Small bridge near beside the lower section of Piles Creek

Old Pacific Highway Mooney Mooney Bridge

Old Pacific Hwy Bridge over Mooney Mooney Creek

Old Trail below the Mooney Mooney Trackhead

Gate just below the Mooney Mooney Trackhead

Wondabyne

Wondabyne is situated in Brisbane Waters National Park on the banks of Mullet River, which feeds into the Hawkesbury River north of Brooklyn. 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 quarry produced sandstone building materials, used in the construction of the National War Memorial in Canberra. More recently, in 2000, the quarry was re-opened for restoration of St Mary's Cathedral spire in Sydney. Wondabyne Station, named after the nearby Mt Wondabyne, was built in 1889 and exclusively used for the quarry - it was then known as Mullet Creek Station. The station is one of the smallest on the line and one of very few railway stations in a NSW National Park. When you catch the train to Wondabyne, let the guard know you want to get off at Wondabyne Station, otherwise the train will not stop. Travel in the last carriage as the platform is very short. To catch the train from Wondabyne, wave to the driver.

(0km) Wondabyne Station → Clearing above Wondabyne Station

440 m

13 mins

100m

-15m Hard track

From the north-bound platform of Wondabyne Station, this walk follows the 'The Great North Walk' sign[1] off the southern the end of the platform[2], keeping the train lines (and water) to your left. The track soon leads past a strangler fig[3] and a large boulder[4] then bends right and heads up a timber staircase[5] with a metal landing at the top. The track winds steeply uphill, up a series of timber[6] and rock steps[7] for just over 200m to pass a filtered view of the cranes[8] (right), down at the old Gosford Quarry. Here the walk continues a bit more steeply uphill for another 150m, up a series of rock steps[9], and then, soon after passing up the carved steps in a cleft in a rock[10], the track flattens out[11] and comes to a clearing at the end of a management trail[12], marked with a 'Brisbane Water National Park' sign[13].

(0km) Clearing above Wondabyne Station → Eastern end of the Pindar Cave Track

1 km

19 mins

72m

-3m Hard track

Continue straight: From the clearing[14], this walk follows the wide management trail uphill past the 'Brisbane Water National Park' sign[15]. The trail leads up quite steeply[16] for about 250m, where the trail bends right then leads gently uphill[17] for about 600m. Here the trail leads up a short but quite steep hill[18], to then bend left and, about 150m later, come to an intersection with the Pindar Cave track (that leads over a rock platform[19], on your left), marked with a GNW arrow post[20] (on your right).

(1km) Eastern end of the Pindar Cave Track → Int of GNW and Wondabyne Station tracks

630 m

11 mins

19m

-5m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[21], this walk follows the GNW arrow post[22] north, gently uphill along the wide trail. The trail gently undulates along the top of the ridge for about 600m to come to an intersection with the 'Great North Walk' track (on your right), marked with a 'Wondabyne Station' sign[23] pointing back down the hill.

(2km) Int of GNW and Wondabyne trail → Int of GNW and Gosford Rifle Range trail

1.1 km

22 mins

27m

-40m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Girrakool' sign[24] uphill along the wide trail. After about 50m, this trail leads up onto a large rock platform[25]. From the top of this platform, there are some distant views over Mooney Mooney Creek[26]. The walk continues on the platform, following the scrape marks on the rock, tending right, to soon find the wide trail again[27]. The trail undulates (moderately steeply in a few places) along the ridge line for about 900m to come to an intersection marked with a 'Girrakool' sign (pointing left), just before a 'No Entry Past This Point' sign[28].

(3km) South end of Scopas Peak Track → Scopas Peak

1.2 km

23 mins

80m

-14m Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Girrakool' sign[29] and GNW arrow post north along the clear track. After about 150m, the walk comes to a green painted metal box on a post (on your right), containing a Great North Walk intentions book[30].
Continue straight: From the Great North Walk intentions book[31], after leaving your comments, this walk heads north, gently up along the clear track[32]. The track gently undulates along this ridge for about 750m, leading across a long sandy saddle[33] to the base of Scopas Peak. Here the walk climbs steeply for about 230m, stopping occasionally to enjoy the view, up the series of rocks with cut steps[34] and past a few rock walls[35]. Near the top of this climb, the track bends left to lead up to a view point just to the west of Scopas Peak[36].

(4km) Scopas Peak → Tributary Crossing

2.4 km

57 mins

33m

-189m Hard track

Veer right: From the view point[37] just west of Scopas Peak, this walk heads north-east and gently downhill[38], initially keeping the distant views to your left. The track leads down, becoming notably steeper[39] for about 300m to then cross over a long rock platform[40], with a series of GNW arrow posts[41] guiding the way. After this rock platform, the track leads for another 250m, crossing a couple of small rock platforms[42] before leading along a heathy track[43]. About 400m along, the walk passes another view to Mooney Mooney Bridge[44], then comes to the edge of another large rock platform[45]. A series of GNW arrow posts[46] lead across this rock platform, generally heading away from Scopas Peak[47] for about 400m, where the arrows lead off the rock platform and back onto a heathy track[48]. The rocky track continues down along the ridge[49] for just shy of 300m to come to the edge of another smaller rock platform with more with distant views[50]. From here, the track leads downhill for about 600m, passing a couple of rocky outcrops[51] and becoming progressively steeper until coming to the edge of an intermittent creek, which flows over the solid sandstone platform[52], at the bottom of the valley.

(7km) Tributary Crossing → Int of Patonga Ferry and Girrakool tracks

720 m

21 mins

48m

-82m Hard track

Continue straight: From the western bank, this walk crosses the intermittent creek which flows over the solid sandstone platform[53], to follow the track uphill. The rocky track initially leads gently uphill[54] but soon leads steeply up[55] for about 130m, where the track mostly flattens out to pass a sandstone overhang[56] (on your right). Soon after this overhang, the track leads over a small gully[57] then along the side of a longer rock wall[58] with another tall sandstone overhang[59]. The track continues gently downhill[60] for another 300m, becoming a little steeper along the way, until just past a set of rock steps. Here the track begins to head steeply down the side of the hill for about 130m, first passing through a cleft in the rock[61] then past a few rock walls. Just after a few switchbacks, this walk heads into a narrow gully, past a small 'Patonga' sign, then comes to a three-way intersection beside an intermittent creek[62], marked with a large 'The Great North Walk' sign with a 'Patonga Ferry' arrow[63] pointing back up the hill.

(8km) Int of Patonga Ferry and Girrakool tracks → Camp Kariong

1.9 km

45 mins

143m

-56m Hard track

Turn sharp right: From the intersection, the walk crosses the small creek and then follows the 'Girrakool' sign along the bush track. The track winds up the side of the hill to soon head back down hill into Rat Gully. The track heads under a large fallen tree and crosses the boulder field and creek. There are steps cut in the rock to help the crossing. The walk then passes the old bridge and heads into the bush again. The track then does a right hand switch back (at the 'Girrakool' sign) and climbs a small hill to an un-signposted but fenced lookout.
Continue straight: From the lookout, this walk heads up the hill initially keeping the large gully to the right. The track soon turns left and heads to the top of the hill and passes a large and interesting monolithic rock. About 60m after this rock the track leads to another similar rock with a large cave just to the left of the track.
Continue straight: From the cave, this walk heads north through the cleft in the rock. The clear track soon passes another rock wall then comes to an intersection at the base of the timber staircase.
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads up the wooden staircase and along the track for a little while, until it comes to a three-way intersection and a 'Girrakool' sign.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the eroded track east distinctly uphill away from the main valley, through the dense heath. After about 60m the track leads up to a small rock platform where the track bends a little to the right. The track continues uphill for another 500m, over a few more smaller rock platforms, flattening out the higher it climbs to come to an intersection with a faint track (on the left, that leads to Langford Dr), and a clearer track (ahead that leads to Camp Kariong).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the Camp Kariong track south east along the flat clear track[64]. After about 80m the track leads through the property boundary marked with some star pickets and a 'Scout Camp Kariong' sign[65]. This walk continues along the track for just over 100m to come to the edge of a large clearing, where a 'Girakool' sign points back along the track[66]. Here the walk tends left and gently up to pass alongside the white 'The Chapman Centre'[67] building (the amenities block[68][69][70] is now down to the right). Here the walk veers a little more left to head past the 'Baden Powell Park' sign[71] and follow the wide campsite track. The track leads past a series of signposted named and numbered campsites for almost 250m where the track narrows just past 'Site 7 Kenya' to then cross Rat Gully creek on a foot bridge[72]. Just after crossing this bridge, 'Martins Crossing', this walk comes to a small clearing with a 'Camp Kariong' map[73] at the gated main entrance to the Campsite[74]. (Along the driveway to the right is the 'Wardens Residence and office'.) At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Camp Kariong

Camp Kariong is a Scout Association run campsite with facilities for small to large groups. The campsite is well established with a range of good facilities in a pleasant bush setting. For groups of around 40 there are bunk rooms[75], Kitchen[76] and a hall[77]. For small to larger groups there are bush campsites[78], camp fires[79], toilets[80], showers[81], an outdoor camp chapel and a treated water supply[82]. As an extra bonus there is a stone hut[83], know as the 'Gosford Apex Hut' that can be hired, and saves the need for a tent. The single room hut has a fire place[84], small kitchen[85], fridge, TV, crockery[86], tables , chairs[87] and water tap near by. The hut has been recently renovated and can sleep four with a queen bed that has a single bunk above and there is a separate single bed. The Hut is $25 a night for two people. This campsite can also accessed by car from the signposted driveway on Woy Woy Rd south of Kariong. Visits must be pre-booked, contact your friendly hosts Andrew & Rebecca on (02) 4323 7095 or stay@campkariong.com.au More info.

(8km) Int of Patonga Ferry and Girrakool tracks → Phil Houghton Bridge

220 m

9 mins

17m

-47m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Piles Creek' sign[88] down the track (keeping the valley to the right). The rocky track heads steeply downhill[89] for about 170m to Piles Creek[90]. Just past the old bridge[91], this walk climbs up the stairs[92] to cross the Phil Houghton suspension footbridge[93], enjoying the views of the tidal Piles Creek[94]. On the other side, this walk climbs down the stairs[95] to an intersection[96] beside a large clearing[97] (and campsite, on your left).

Phil Houghton Bridge

The Phil Houghton Bridge is a metal suspension bridge that crosses Piles Creek. It is part of the Great North Walk and replaces an older bridge, with part still visible upstream. The bridge can hold up to 8 people and feels very stable. There are great views both up and downstream half way across this bridge. There is a clearing on the northern side that people have used for camping.

(8km) Phil Houghton Bridge → Brisbane Water NP sign

1.8 km

36 mins

62m

-66m Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection on the northern end of the 'Phil Houghton Bridge', this walk follows the 'Mooney Creek' arrow[98] through the large clearing and campsite[99], keeping Piles Creek to your left[100]. The track leads under a large dead tree[101] then winds past some cliffs[102] and among large boulders[103] for about 1km then crosses a short timber bridge with handrails[104]. Just past this bridge, this walk heads over a short flat timber bridge[105], then about just shy of 150m later, heads along a section of timber boardwalk[106]. From this tall eucalypt forest, this track contours around the side of the hill for about 500m, alongside Piles Creek[107], then starts to climb passing among the grass trees[108] before heading down a handful of timber steps and coming to a three-way intersection marked with a 'Brisbane Waters National Park' sign[109], just before Mooney Mooney Creek.

(10km) Brisbane Water NP sign → Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead

540 m

11 mins

26m

-2m Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[110] directly away from the face of the 'Brisbane Waters National Park' sign[111] along the clear track[112], keeping Mooney Mooney Creek to your left. After about 100m, this walk crosses a green timber footbridge[113], then about 200m later comes to a small clearing and intersection just before the road bridge[114]. Here the walk turns right, following the old management trail uphill through the tall forest[115] for about 200m then heading around a locked gate[116]. Just past the gate, this walk turn left and heads up the short steep bank[117] to come to a T-intersection with the old Pacific Hwy, at a large gravel car park[118] marked with 'Mooney Mooney Creek' Trackhead[119] (just east of the Mooney Mooney Creek bridge).

Maps for the Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead 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.

Gunderman	1:25 000 Map Series	91313S GUNDERMAN	NSW-91313S
Gosford	1:25 000 Map Series	91312S GOSFORD	NSW-91312S
Gosford	1:100 000 Map Series	9131 GOSFORD	9131

Cross sectional view of the Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead

Altitude analysis for Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead

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.

		Length	10.1 km
		Time	4 hrs 15 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited 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

6km of this walk is very steep and another 2.3km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 2km has short steep hills and the remaining 130m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

6km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 2.4km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (1.7km) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 2.4km has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

Around 6km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 4.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 10km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 6km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 3.8km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead walk.

Piles Creek Loop

4.2 km Circuit, 2 hrs

Starting from the Girrakool picnic area, this walk takes you on a round trip through part of the stunning Brisbane Water National Park. The walk explores both sides of Piles Creek, rewarding you with its waterfall and lookouts. Girrakool picnic area also has barbeques and toilets.

Total climbing: 306m

Moderate track

Wondabyne station to Kariong Brook falls

8.1 km Return, 3 hrs 30 mins

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. Starting from the isolated train station, the walk explores an area of the park not accessible by road. Since

Total climbing: 489m

Hard track

Girrakool to Wondabyne station

9.5 km One way, 4 hrs

This walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and winds south, through the Brisbane Waters National Park. The walk crosses some long rock flats and climbs to the top of Scopas Peak, providing views spanning right across the park. The walk then continues down to Wondabyne station, and provides an

Total climbing: 438m

Hard track

Pindar Cave

11.5 km Return, 6 hrs

This great walk goes to some amazing places. Pindar Lookout, Pool and Cave are the greatest features of the walk, with each feature deserving of its own unique track. The walk takes off from the tiny Wondabyne Station to climb onto the plateau and continues along the ridge line to Mt Pindar. The wal

Total climbing: 493m

Experienced only

Girrakool to Staples Lookout via Kariong Brook Falls

12.3 km One way, 5 hrs 30 mins

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. The walk finishes at the Staples Lookout. This walk mostly follows a section of the Grea

Total climbing: 697m

Hard track

Wondabyne to Woy Woy

15.4 km One way, 6 hrs

This walk starts at a small isolated train station, and takes in some great scenery on the way to Woy Woy station. The walk gets most of the climbing out of the way quickly. Once up on the main ridge there are great views along the Hawkesbury River and Mooney Mooney creek. Highlights of the walk i

Total climbing: 646m

Hard track

Girrakool to Wondabyne station via Pindar caves

18.1 km One way, 7 hrs 30 mins

This walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and winds south, following Piles creek into the Brisbane Waters National Park. The walk crosses over Scopas Peak and continues down to Pindar caves, passing the Pindar lookout and Pindar Pool on the way. From the caves the walk backtracks some distance

Total climbing: 741m

Experienced only

Patonga to Wondabyne station via Mt Wondabyne

19.5 km One way, 7 hrs 30 mins

This walk explores some grand views, pleasant cascades, varied bushland and remote areas of Brisbane Waters National Park. From Patonga you will walk up the ridge and take a short side trip to enjoy the wonderful views from Warrah Lookout, before following a series of dirt roads and management trail

Total climbing: 861m

Hard track

Somersby & Mooney Mooney Creek Loop

20 km Circuit, 7 hrs 30 mins

<b>**Closed**</b> The link track west of Somerby Falls is closed, an alternate route is been sought. This loop walk takes you through the Brisbane Waters National Park, starting from the Girrakool picnic area and exploring Piles Creek down to the Mooney Mooney Creek Junction. The walk meanders back

Total climbing: 744m

Moderate track

Girrakool to Woy Woy station via Mt Wondabyne

20.7 km One way, 8 hrs 30 mins

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. 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 st

Total climbing: 870m

Hard track

Wondabyne to Woy Woy station via Pindar Caves

24 km One way, 8 hrs 30 mins

This full day walk is for the fit and keen bushwalker, exploring some of the Brisbane Waters National Park's great destinations like the Pindar caves, the Kariong Brook falls and Mt Wondabyne. The walk offers a few optional side trips to key locations including Pindar falls and the Mt Wondabyne Peak

Total climbing: 949m

Experienced only

Girrakool to Patonga

24.8 km One way, 10 hrs

This walk explores the main ridge of Brisbane Water National Park. 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. As the track approaches the southern edge of Brisbane

Total climbing: 1083m

Hard track

Girrakool to Patonga Overnight

24.8 km One way, 2 Days

This overnight walk explores the main ridge of Brisbane Water National Park. 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. Much of this walk follows the Great North Wal

Total climbing: 1083m

Hard track

Wondabyne station to Somersby Store

26.2 km One way, 10 hrs

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. 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, windin

Total climbing: 1164m

Hard track

Wondabyne station to Somersby Store overnight

26.2 km One way, 2 Days

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. The walk climbs to the top of Scopas Peak, and down to the Phill Haughton bridge. The walk heads through the bush to the Somersby general store, wh

Total climbing: 1164m

Hard track

Patonga to Wondabyne station via Pindar Caves overnight

28.1 km One way, 2 Days

This overnight hike starts from Patonga beach and winds along a section of the Great North Walk, into the Brisbane Waters National Park. The walk climbs up and around the Warra reserve headland, continuing to Wondabyne station via Pindar Caves. The overnight stay is at the Mt Wondabyne campsite. The

Total climbing: 1164m

Experienced only

Cowan to Wondabyne station via Patonga rest area

33.4 km One way, 2 Days

This section of the Great North Walk starts from Cowan train station and wanders past the majestic Jerusalem Bay then through to Brooklyn. After a ferry ride to Patonga, this walk climbs to the top of the ridge, reaching even more great views. Day 2, the track heads over the scenic Mt Wondabyne and

Total climbing: 1523m

Hard track

Patonga to Somersby

41.5 km One way, 3 Days

This three day walk follows the Great North Walk from Patonga, through Brisbane Waters National Park, to the Somersby General Store. The two campsites can be found near the summit of Mt Wondabyne, and along the banks of the Mooney Mooney Creek. Water is available from Kariong Brook and often from tr

Total climbing: 1811m

Hard track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead walk.

Staples Lookout to Kariong Brook

5.8 km Return, 2 hrs 30 mins

This walk gives the shortest access to Kariong Brook waterfall, one of the nicest falls in 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. The waterfall is a nice and cool place

Total climbing: 261m

Hard track

Staples Lookout to Mt Wondabyne loop

10.8 km Circuit, 4 hrs 30 mins

This walk starts and finishes at Staples Lookout, on Woy Woy Rd. The walk follows sections of the Great North Walk around Mount Wondabyne and the old Bulls Hill Quarry. 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

Total climbing: 337m

Hard track

Bulgandry Engravings

800 m Return, 20 mins

This short walk follows a footpath to a large rock platform with some well-preserved Aboriginal engravings. Named after Bulgandry man, an ancestral hero and one of the more detailed engravings at the site, this is clearly a special place. The footpath gently winds through the bush before following

Total climbing: 19m

Very easy

Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead to Somersby

16.1 km One way, 6 hrs

This enjoyable walk starts from where the old Pacific Hwy where you walk along dirt roads and trails for while alongside the wide Mooney Mooney Creek, and under the huge F3 Mooney Mooney bridge. The wide track continues upstream, passing a few campsites before crossing the wide creek at a pleasant l

Total climbing: 680m

Hard track

Patonga to Pearl Beach

4.3 km One way, 1 hr 45 mins

This walk explores a section of Brisbane Water National Park between the villages of Patonga and Pearl Beach. 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. From here

Total climbing: 189m

Moderate track

Patonga to Staples Lookout

17 km One way, 6 hrs 30 mins

This great walk explores much of the main ridge ridge running through Brisbane Water National Park. 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 walk requires a bit of planning for transpo

Total climbing: 702m

Hard track

Patonga to Warrah Trig Station

4.3 km Return, 2 hrs

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. Warrah trig is not that interesting, but it is a high point in the area with more views. Make a day of it by catching the ferry from Palm bea

Total climbing: 240m

Moderate track

Patonga to Woy Woy

15.5 km One way, 5 hrs 45 mins

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 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. You can catch the

Total climbing: 497m

Hard track

McKell Park Loop

931 m Circuit, 30 mins

This is a great walk to take the kids on, with a fenced playground, a swimming area and pelicans. For mum and dad, there is parking, a Federation interpretive display, picnic and toilet facilities and views over the Hawkesbury River from Flat Rock Point above. This short walk complements a fresh sea

Total climbing: 24m

Moderate track

McKell Park to Flat Rock Point

1.4 km Return, 30 mins

This short track is excellent walk for those with young children. The track passes the fantastic McKell Park playground facilities, which stand next to the Federation Interpretive Display. For the warmer months, enclosed beach pool is right next to the track. The views of the Hawkesbury River are qu

Total climbing: 29m

Very easy

Mt Ettalong Lookout

1.4 km Return, 30 mins

This lovely short walk takes you from the large water tank, along an old trail and track to two fantastic fenced lookout platforms. There are a few unfenced views along this shaded walk. A picnic table among the Sydney Red Gums, just before the two main lookouts, makes a wonderful spot for a snack

Total climbing: 34m

Easy track

Little Wobby to Woy Woy via Rocky Ponds

16.1 km One way, 6 hrs 30 mins

This is a great walk, crossing the middle of Brisbane Water National Park and visiting several highlights including Rocky Ponds. Starting with a ferry trip from Brooklyn, this walk follows a series of faint tracks, clear tracks and management trails. There is an alternate route described in the not

Total climbing: 588m

Experienced only

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead walk starts at the Wondabyne Station (gps: -33.492083, 151.25696)

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The Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead ends at the Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead (gps: -33.437991, 151.25191)

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Brisbane Water National Park

Brisbane Waters National Park is situated south west of Gosford perched on the Hawkesbury River. The park is characterised by sandstone features, Aboriginal engravings, flowery heaths, bird life and spectacular water views. Brisbane Waters NP has many bushwalks through the are with the Great North Walk passing through the middle of the park.

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