Casuarina Track (Davidson Park to Ferguson St)

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Time 1 hr 45 mins
One way 3.8 km One way
Climb 293 m
Grade 4 Hard track
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Starting at Davidson Picnic area, this walk follows the ridge above Middle Harbour Creek, giving some great views along the way. The walk explores the sandstone formations, and passes an aboriginal midden along the way. Soon after passing the national park office, the walk finishes at the end of Ferguson St in Forestville.

Davidson picnic area

Davidson picnic area
Davidson Picnic Area is in Garigal National Park, under Roseville Bridge (access via Warringah Road, south bound lanes, or via many walking tracks in the area). The picnic area has a boat ramp, wheelchair-accessible toilets, large open grassy areas, picnic tables, free electric BBQ's, and a large rotunda. There are plenty of shady spots provided by the trees. The northern section of the picnic area has a small beach swimming area, and the southern section boasts a boat ramp. The park is open 6am to 8pm (6:30pm outside daylight savings time). Ticket machines are provided to pay the car access fee.

(0km) Bottom of the Casuarina Steps → Int of Casuarina Track and Boree Road service trail

distance 1.9 km time 48 mins climb 191m descent -111m Hard track
From the intersection, this walk follows the Casuarina Stairway up the long wooden staircase, climbing the long hill to the top where it comes to the lookout (and a bush track continuing along the side of the hill).
Continue straight: From the lookout, this walk follows the bush track, meandering along the side of the hill for a little while before it climbs up a short but steep rocky hill. The walk flattens out again and continues along the side of the hill for a while before crossing a small stream at some boulders. After the stream crossing, this walk climbs up a small hill and across a few rock platforms as it starts to undulate along the side of the hill. It then passes under some power lines, and climbs steeply up the hill to the large power line tower, which it passes around (keeping the tower to the right), to the intersection of the Boree Road service trail at the Casuarina Track sign.

(2km) Int of Casuarina Track and Boree Road service trail → End of Boree Road

distance 110 m time 2 mins climb 3m descent 0m Easy track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail, heading away from the power line tower and through the bush until coming to the end of Boree Road a short while later.

(2km) Int of Casuarina Track and Boree Road service trail → Int of Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks

distance 1.4 km time 34 mins climb 45m descent -101m Hard track
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track opposite the service trail, heading north away from the power line tower and along the rocky bush track. The walk undulates up and down the side of the hill for a while before coming to a large rocky outcrop. After this, the track starts to wind down the long hill, until it flattens out again and passes under a long rock overhang, then continues down the side of the hill until it comes down to the signposted intersection of the 'Carrol Creek Track' at the end of a service trail, and at the top of some concrete stairs.

(3km) Int of Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks → Int of Carroll Crk and Nothern Beaches Area Depot Servicetrails

distance 410 m time 11 mins climb 51m descent 0m Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the service trail, heading up the long gentle hill which progressively steepens as it passes a short loop trail on the right, and winds up to the intersection with an asphalt service trail. (Note: The National Parks Depot is just down the hill along the asphalt trail to the right)

(4km) Int of Carrol Crk and Northern Beaches Area Depot Servicetrails → End of Ferguson St

distance 120 m time 1 mins climb 6m descent -3m Easy track
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the driveway, crossing under the power lines and passing the 'Northern Beaches Area Office and Depot' on the right (and a small car park on the left). Not much further up, the driveway passes through a white gate and comes to the end of Ferguson Rd, Forestville.

Maps for the Casuarina Track (Davidson Park to Ferguson St) 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.

Parramatta River1:25 000 Map Series91303N PARRAMATTA RIVERNSW-91303N
Sydney1:100 000 Map Series9130 SYDNEY9130

Cross sectional view of the Casuarina Track (Davidson Park to Ferguson St) bushwalking track

Terrain profile for Casuarina Track (Davidson Park to Ferguson St)

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Casuarina Track (Davidson Park to Ferguson St)

Altitude analysis for Casuarina Track (Davidson Park to Ferguson St)

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.

Length3.8 km
Time1 hr 45 mins
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Grade 4/6



Hard track
AS 2156.1GradientVery steep (4/6)
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)
WeatherWeather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
InfrastructureGenerally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

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

Gradient

2.3km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.4km is very steep. The remaining (120m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 3.2km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 660m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 3.2km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 660m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 3.6km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 260m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 3.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 3.8km 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 Casuarina Track (Davidson Park to Ferguson St) walk.

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Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Casuarina Track (Davidson Park to Ferguson St) walk starts at the Bottom of the Casuarina Steps (gps: -33.767580, 151.20242)

The Casuarina Track (Davidson Park to Ferguson St) ends at the End of Ferguson St (gps: -33.756616, 151.21048)

Weather Forecast

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district.

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Park Information

Garigal National Park

Largely following Middle Harbour Creek and stretching from Seaforth in the south to St Ives in the north Garigal National Park is hidden through Sydney's Northern suburbs. Despite how close it is to large urban centres Garigal is quite beautiful with lots of different walking and cycling tracks. For those just wishing to picnic Davidson Reserve is a great spot just next to Middle Harbour Creek, under the Roseville Bridge.

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