3
km
return
90
mins
In North Lawson Park, on the northern side of the highway, contains Fairy Falls, St Michael's Falls and Frederica Falls. Of medium difficulty it takes in waterfalls, lush vegetation, birdlife, natural ponds, views and facilities.
750
m
return
20
mins
One of North Sydney's most delightful and significant areas of harbourside bushland. The small, almost circular island is linked to the mainland by a wide grassed causeway. There are excellent views of the harbour and city from this picturesque reserve.
12.6
km
one-way
5.5
hrs
This walk follows the eastern side of the steep Berowra Creek valley from Galston Gorge to Crosslands and then heads over the ridge to follow Lyrbird Gully up to the train station at Mt Kuring-gai. This enjoyable section of The Great North Walk spends most of the time enjoying the wide tidal creeks in the deep valleys. There are many grass trees and sandstone caves to enjoy as well as several lovely places to camp. Crosslands provides road access, a chance to fill up the water bottle and an optional side trip to motel style accommodation at Crosslands Conventions centre.
500
m
return
10
mins
Loop walk that starts at Sealy Lookout. Sweeping views towards Coffs Harbour coastline.
4
hrs
A 1km canoe paddle from Shallow Bay and Michael's Clarence Valley Retreat. Waterfall features ancient and complex rock-art.
13
km
one-way
4.5
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 a side trip to Kariong Brook Falls.
1.5
km
return
30
mins
Glenbrook Lagoon is a rare upland wetland that is one of only three of its kind in the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean System. The Lagoon provides habitat for flora and fauna species that are otherwise unusual in the area, however the ecosystem values of the lagoon are degraded by the level of urbanisation in the catchment.
6
km
one-way
2
hrs
This walk takes you across Glenbrook Gorge and up Campfire Creek to Red Hands Cave. The walk is quite serene and you can enjoy some peace as you wander along the trail to the art in Red Hands Cave. The side trip to the grinding grooves is worthwhile to complement the cave art.
2
km
return
90
mins
Glow worms can only be seen after dark, and a torch (or two) is essential. It is easiest when each person has a torch. Where shoes suitable for slippery mossy rocks.Please be quiet and turn your torches off when you reach the actual glen, as the glow worms can be harmed by bright light.
9
km
return
3
hrs
The Glow Worm Tunnel can be accessed via two routes (a short walk via Clarence or a more challenging walk from Newnes). The destination is a disused rail tunnel, inhabited by thousands of glow worms. They can be seen at any time of day, as the curving railway tunnel is dark in the middle. This walk is the longer route that starts near the abandoned coal mining town of Newnes.