Great North walk stage 10: Brisbane Water dreaming
Brisbane Water National Park
Overview
Complete the Great North walk challenge with the tenth and final leg of the series. You’ll walk 18km from Kariong to Somersby, exploring the serene waterways of Brisbane Water National Park.
- When
Sunday 24 and Wednesday 27 November 2024, 7am to 3.45pm.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Time suggested
- 8hrs 30min
- Grade
- Hard. Suitable for adults only (15 years and over). This walk includes long climbs. Some bushwalking experience is recommended.
- Price
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Adult (15 years and over) $25 per person. Concession (student, Australian pension, Veterans Affairs and Seniors card holders) $20 per person.
- Meeting point
- From Hornsby Railway Station: Meet at 7am at Platform 5 for 7.22am train to Gosford Railway Station. You’ll arrive at 8.12am. From Central Coast: Meet at Gosford Railway Station at 8.12am.
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Here are some highlights:
- The track takes us once again into the Hawkesbury River Valley on Mooney Mooney Creek.
- We'll head under the impressive Pacific Motorway bridge across Mooney Mooney Creek.
- Leaving the sounds and sites of the motorway behind, we'll follow the track along Mooney Mooney Creek gently upstream. We'll reach a massive rock platform above a waterfall, where we'll enjoy our last lunch.
- Finally, the track heads uphill past Gosford's original water supply dam and on to Somersby. With our walking journey completed, we'll catch the late bus back to Gosford.
Bring at least 2 litres of drinking water, lunch and snacks. It's a good idea to wear enclosed shoes or boots and bring a hat, rain gear, sunscreen, insect protection, emergency contact information and walking poles if needed. We'll be using public transport for one section, so don't forget your Opal card.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Brisbane Water National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Two picnic areas in Brisbane Water National Park close in the evening:
- Girrakool picnic area is open 7am to 8pm during daylight savings and is open 7am to 6pm at other times
- Somersby Falls picnic area is open 8am to 8pm during daylight savings and is open 8am to 5pm at other times
Other areas of Brisbane Water National Park will be open at all times, however may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept both card and coins, or you can pay via the Park'nPay app.
Other fees:
You will need a permit to hold a wedding or undertake commercial photography within the park.
Buy annual pass
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