Yarramalong to Cedar Brush

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3 hrs 30 mins

11 km One way

241 m

Easy track

Starting at the quaint Yarramalong township, this walk follows a couple of rural roads to the Cedar Brush Trackhead. This is the longest road stretch on the Great North Walk. Some people see this is a road slog and either grab a lift or power walk it, others see it as an opportunity to stroll through the country side. However you choose to undertake this section of the walk I encourage you to enjoy the valley views and soak up the vibe on the semi secluded rural valley community.

Crossing Stephensons Bridge over the Wyong River

Intersection of Brush Creek Rd and Ravensdale Rd

GNW sign at the intersection of Brush Creek Rd and Ravensdale Rd

Bridge on Brush Creek Rd crossing Wyong River

Walking past Cedar Tree Farm on Brush Creek Rd

Open farmland near intersection with Kingtree Lane and Misty Valley Lane

Walking along the dense forest on Brush Creek Rd South of Cedar Brush Trackhead

Yarramalong Store

Yarramalong Store is good place to have lunch or pick up the basic food supplies. The store serves hot food including burgers, chips, pies etc as well as cold drinks. The store is open 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. There is a pay phone outside and a tap to refill water, and the store has its own fuel pump. Phone on (02)4356 1222. The address is 1625 Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong NSW 2259. I always encourage people to use local stores like this on track, but since it is a small store it is worth phoning ahead to see what they have what you want in stock. It is a small store so choice is limited.

Yarramalong Manor

Yarramalong Manor offers accommodation and a restaurant in the picturesque Yarramalong Valley. The restaurant is open to the public for breakfast & lunch (10am weekdays and 9am weekends) daily, and dinner Friday and Saturday. Yarramalong Manor has 6 guest rooms, each with ensuite, TV, fridge and tea & coffee making facilities. Tariffs for bed and breakfast start at $95 - single, $75/person - twin share. ph:(02) 4356 1066. More info.

(0km) Yarramalong Track Head → Int of Brush Creek and Ravensdale Roads

3.3 km

57 mins

48m

-53m Easy track

From the 'Yarramalong Trackhead' (at the intersection of Yarramalong and Bumble Hill Roads)[1][2], this walk follows the 'Cedar Brush Creek' sign along Yarramalong Road[3], away from Yarramalong Store. This walk continues through Yarramalong for about 400m, to cross a bridge[4] over the Wyong River[5]. Then this walk continues straight ahead past farm properties[6][7], undulating gently, for just shy of 3km, until coming to a three-way intersection[8][9], with 'Brush Creek Road' and a GNW 'Cedar Brush' sign on the left.

(3km) Int of Brush Creek and Ravensdale Roads → Cedar Brush Track Head

7.7 km

2 hrs 21 mins climb

193m

-145m Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection[10][11], this walk follows the GNW arrow marker and Brush Creek Road gently downhill, while keeping Ravensdale Road on your right. This walk continues gently uphill, passing numerous farm properties[12] for about 300m, then crossing a timber bridge[13]. Then this walk continues on gravel road (with occasional sealed sections) amongst more farm properties[14][15] for about 6.7km, crossing over a timber bridge[16] to find a four-way intersection[17] with 'Kingtree Ln' and 'Misty Valley Ln'. This walk continues straight ahead for another 600m, until coming to an intersection[18] with the 'Cedar Brush Trackhead' sign[19] and track on the right.

Maps for the Yarramalong to Cedar Brush 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.

Dooralong	1:25 000 Map Series	91311S DOORALONG	NSW-91311S
Gosford	1:100 000 Map Series	9131 GOSFORD	9131

Cross sectional view of the Yarramalong to Cedar Brush bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Yarramalong to Cedar Brush

Altitude analysis for Yarramalong to Cedar Brush

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	11 km
		Time	3 hrs 30 mins
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Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally 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

This whole walk, 11km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 8km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 3.3km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 11km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 11km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 11km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 11km 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 Yarramalong to Cedar Brush walk.

Greta road to Cedar Brush track head

17 km One way, 6 hrs 30 mins

This walk follows the Great North Walk from Greta road to the Cedar Brush track head, via the Bumble Hill Dray track and the Yarramalong General Store. While most of this walk is on the road, it does provide a good, mostly level bushwalk and a great stroll along a quiet country road, through a pleas

Total climbing: 547m

Hard track

Yarramalong to Watagan Creek via Basin Campsite

33.7 km One way, 2 Days

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Yarramalong general store and follows the roads to the Cedar Brush track head. From here the walk heads north through the Olney State Forest to the Basin Campsite. On day two, the walk continues north, through the State Forest, to Mt Warrawolong,

Total climbing: 1615m

Hard track

Somersby to the Basin Campsite

47.4 km One way, 3 Days

This three day walk starts at the Somersby General Store and follows the Great North Walk, heading north, into the the Jilliby State Conservation Area where the first nights campsite is at Stringy Bark Point. The walk continues north, out of the Conservation Area, to Yarramalong for the second night

Total climbing: 2032m

Hard track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Yarramalong to Cedar Brush walk.

Forest Road to Yarramalong

8.1 km One way, 3 hrs 30 mins

This section of the Great North Walk explores the rural area of Kulnura as you walk along the roads before heading along the historic Bumble Hill Dray track. This track leads you along the edge of ridge mostly through an open dry eucalypt forests and occasionally through moist ferny gullies as well

Total climbing: 336m

Hard track

Bumble Hill Dray track (Greta Rd to Forest Road to Yarramalong)

5.6 km One way, 2 hrs 45 mins

This section of the Great North Walk explores a section of the historic Bumble Hill Dray track. You will walk along the edge of ridge mostly through an open dry eucalypt forests and occasionally through moist ferny gullies as well as alongside the base of a tall rock wall. Bumble Hill Dray track was

Total climbing: 277m

Hard track

Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite

9.7 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

This section of the Great North Walk makes a good walk to a comfortable campsite, with the section along the Lyrebird Trail by the Wollombi Brook being particularly recommended. From the Cedar Brush track head, the walk winds up into the Olney State Forest through bushland (crossing over two moist

Total climbing: 590m

Hard track

Cedar Brush track head to the Basin Campsite

9.7 km One way, 4 hrs

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Cedar Brush track head and winds up into the Olney State Forest, following bushtracks and service trails down into the Wollombi Brook gully. From here, the walk heads south along the Lyre Bird trail to the Basin Campsite. The Basin Campsite provi

Total climbing: 590m

Hard track

Ourimbah Valley Trackhead to Forest Road

11.2 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

This pleasant walk explores the rural valleys and a beautiful section of Jilliby State Conservation Area. Starting at Ourimbah Valley Trackhead you walk into Hidden valley along the dirt road, to then follow a trail beside Ourimbah Creek to Stringy Bark Point. This is a pleasant mossy area with many

Total climbing: 528m

Hard track

Ourimbah Valley Trackhead to Greta Road

15 km One way, 5 hrs 30 mins

Hard track

Dubbo Gully and Ten Mile Hollow Circuit (via Clares Bridge)

24.3 km Circuit, 2 Days

This two day (or ten hour) walk follows several historic roads, now closed to traffic. Starting with a walk down to Dubbo Gully and past an old cemetery, you will then explore some old farms before coming to Simpsons Track. Here, head up the hill to come to the Ten Mile Hollow Campsite. The next

Total climbing: 1117m

Hard track

Dubbo Gully to Upper Mangrove Cemetery

7.2 km Return, 3 hrs 15 mins

An interesting walk with some great scenery, going to the small and interesting, historic cemetery at Upper Mangrove. Evidence of Aboriginal activity in the area stretches back at least 5000 years. Early European settlement in the area was concerned with timber, and produce farming, before the area

Total climbing: 450m

Moderate track

Somersby Store to Ourimbah Valley Trackhead

6 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

Starting with a walk through the streets of urban Somerbsy, you soon leave the farms and head into Palm Grove Nature Reserve. First you will follow the signposted track down the open dry ridge to the dense rainforest. In this valley you can explores the moist rainforest with towering Eucalypts, Str

Total climbing: 194m

Hard track

Somersby Store to Greta Road

21.1 km One way, 8 hrs

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Somersby General Store and winds north, through the Jilliby State Conservation Area, and finishes at the corner of Greta Road and Cherry Lane. At just under 20km, this full day walk explores the Palm Grove, Hidden Valley and Ourimba Creek tracks,

Total climbing: 924m

Hard track

Somersby to Yarramalong via Stringy Bark Point

26.7 km One way, 2 Days

This section of the Great North Walk starts form the Somersby General Store and follows the Great North Walk north into the Jilliby State Conservation Area to Stringy Bark Point campsite. On day two, the walk continues north through the forest and around the back of some farmland to Cherry Lane, and

Total climbing: 1201m

Hard track

Basin Campsite to Watagan Creek Road

13 km One way, 6 hrs

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Basin campsite in the Olney State Forest and winds north into the Watagans, via the Warrawolong Flora Reserve. This walk also offers a side trip from Turners Road up to the top of Mt Warrawolong, which is the highest point along the Great North Wa

Total climbing: 784m

Hard track