Wondabyne to Woy Woy station via Pindar Caves
* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.
Wondabyne
(0km) Wondabyne Station → Eastern end of the Pindar Cave 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) Int. Rifle Range Service Track and Pindar Cave Track → Mt Pindar Lookout
Mt Pindar lookout
(5km) Mt Pindar Lookout → Pool
Pindar Pool
(5km) Pool → Pindar Cave
Pindar Cave
(6km) Pindar Cave → Waterfall
Pindar Waterfall
(6km) Pindar Cave → Int. Rifle Range Service Track and Pindar Cave Track
Turn right: From the pool, the walk follows the bush track east, out of the clearing. The track passes through an area of thick vegetation as is slowly climbs up the spur, before the vegetation gives way to a rocky area. The track winds further up the hill and along the ridge edge to the lookout.
Turn left: From the lookout, the walk heads south-east along the rocky surface, to the dense tree line and follows the sandy track. This track soon bends to the north, going up the spur and across the plateau of Mt Pindar. From here the track undulates for some time and then widens to a management trail. The walk follows the management trail for a short distance, passing a large rocky outcrop to come to a 'T' intersection with a wide management trail.
(10km) Eastern end of the Pindar Cave Track → Int of GNW and Wondabyne Station tracks
(11km) Int of GNW and Wondabyne Station Trail → Kariong Brook crossing
Continue straight: From the western side of Myron Brook, this walk crosses the creek on the sandstone rock platform[31] to follow the track up a few stone steps and up the short steep hill[32]. The track then flattens out as it leads around the side of the hill for about 200m to pass alongside a long rock wall[33] (on your left). Now leading downhill, the track continues for another 100m then heads down a short steep section[34] into the dense moist gully, coming to a faint intersection in front of Kariong Brook Falls[35] (on your left) (just before crossing the creek, which is often underground).
Kariong Brook Falls
(13km) Kariong Brook crossing → Int of the Great North Walk and Patonga service trail
(13km) Int of the Great North Walk and Patonga service trail → Int of GNW and Thommos Loop track
(15km) Int of GNW and Thommos Loop trail → Int of GNW and Mullet Creek Trail (east)
(16km) Int of GNW and Mullet Creek Trail (east) → Int of GNW and Mt Wondabyne Peak tracks
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Mt Wondabyne' sign[65] south up the trail. The trail soon begins to narrow[66] and after almost 200m, the track steps up to cross a rock platform[67], following a few GNW arrow posts to find a GNW 'Walker Register' tube[68]. After writing a comment, the walk continues uphill[69] along the track for about 700m, as the track become progressively flatter[70], passing beside the Mt Wondabyne Peak (up to your left). Then about 50m after leaving the trees and entering a section of low heath, this track then comes to a three-way intersection[71] (the Mt Wondabyne peak track, on the left[72]), marked with a GNW arrow post.
(17km) Int of Great North Walk and Mt Wondabyne Peak tracks → Mt Wondabyne Peak
Mt Wondabyne
(17km) Int of Great North Walk and Mt Wondabyne Peak tracks → Mt Wondabyne Campsite
Mt Wondabyne Campsite
(17km) Mt Wondabyne Campsite → Int of Tunnel Track and Mt Wondabyne trail
(18km) Int of Tunnel Track and Mt Wondabyne trail → Int of Rocky Ponds Trail and Tunnel Track
(18km) Int of Rocky Ponds Trail and Tunnel Track → Woy Woy Landfill
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post directly away from the face of the 'Tunnel Trail' sign[96][97] along the narrow track. After about 20m, this short track leads to an intersection with the signposted 'Dillons Trail'[98].
Turn left: With the Patonga-bound bush track on the right, this walk follows the management trail east, down the long, gentle hill. The trail gradually steepens as it winds down to the Woy Woy Landfill site. The walk then follows the landfill fence past a building and steps through a gap in the fence. The walk then heads along the gravel driveway to the landfill road.
(20km) Woy Woy Landfill → Woy Woy Landfill site front gates
(21km) Woy Woy Landfill site front gates → Woy Woy train station
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows Railway Street through the residential area, past the shopping centre to the Woy Woy train station.
Maps for the Wondabyne to Woy Woy station via Pindar Caves 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 |
| Broken Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91301N BROKEN BAY | NSW-91301N |
| Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
| Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Wondabyne to Woy Woy station via Pindar Caves bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wondabyne to Woy Woy station via Pindar Caves

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 | 24 km | ||
| Time | 8 hrs 30 mins | ||
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Grade 5/6 Experienced only | AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
| Quality of track | Rough unclear track (5/6) | ||
| Signs | No directional signs (5/6) | ||
| Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
12km of this walk is very steep and another 6km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 6km has short steep hills and the remaining 25m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
11km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 7km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. Whilst another 3.9km follows a smooth and hardened path and a 1.6km section follows a rough unclear track. The remaining 1.4km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
8km of this walk has minimal directional signs and another 8km has directional signs at most intersection. Whilst another 6km is clearly signposted and the remaining 1.6km Has no directional signs.
Experience Required
12km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 10km requires no previous bushwalking experience. The remaining (1.6km) requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 23km 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.
Infrastructure
13km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) and another 9km has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (2.6km) has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Wondabyne to Woy Woy station via Pindar Caves walk starts at the Wondabyne Station (gps: -33.492083, 151.25696)
The Wondabyne to Woy Woy station via Pindar Caves ends at the Woy Woy train station (gps: -33.485814, 151.32361)
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This walk starts in the Hunter weather district.
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Park Information
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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