Great North walk stage 5: Hidden valleys part 1
Berowra Valley National Park
Overview
Stage 5 of the Great North walk takes us from Hornsby to Berowra stations. Explore 12km on this guided walk through the hidden valleys of Berowra Valley National Park.
- When
Sunday 23 and Wednesday 26 June 2024, 8.10am to 4pm. Meet at 8am.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for adults only (15 years and over). Some bushwalking experience is recommended.
- Price
-
Adult (15 years and over) $25 per person. Concession (Student, Australian pension, Veterans Affairs and Seniors card holders) $20 per person.
- Meeting point
- West side of Hornsby Station. Meet at 8am.
- What to
bring - Drinking water, lunch, snacks, sturdy shoes, hat, raincoat, sunscreen, insect repellent
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
We'll start out with a steep downhill walk following the path through lyrebird country on this 12km journey. From here, we’ll emerge at Berowra Creek near Crosslands Reserve.
Early on, our route crosses Calna Bridge and then passes over a delicate salt marsh on on wooden pathways providing postcard-like scenery.
We then continue our journey north along Berowra Creek for most of the day.
After lunch we stop at Naa Badu lookout to enjoy breathtaking views of track we have just traversed. Naa Badu means 'see water' and is distinctive to the Darug People.
The last part of our walk is a steep climb to the top of the ridge. This will lead us into beautiful Berowra.
Please bring at least 2 litres of drinking water, lunch and snacks. It's a good idea to wear enclosed shoes and bring a hat, rain gear, sunscreen, insect protection and emergency contact information. We'll be using public transport for one section, so don't forget your Opal card.
See more of the Great North walks for 2023.
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 Berowra Valley National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
- Berowra Valley National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger
- Crosslands Reserve is open 8am to 7.30pm during daylight savings and 9am to 5pm the rest of the year
- Barnetts Road Reserve and the lookout is closed from sunset to sunrise
What's nearby:
Things to do (123)
- Aboriginal culture (15)
- Adventure sports (1)
- Beach (3)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (22)
- Cafes and kiosks (5)
- Canoeing/paddling (16)
- Cultural heritage (3)
- Cycling (12)
- Environmental appreciation/study (1)
- Fishing (9)
- Historic heritage (22)
- Horse riding (5)
- Other experiences (3)
- Picnics and barbecues (27)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (12)
- Sightseeing (37)
- Swimming (4)
- Visitor centres (2)
- Walking (68)
- Waterfalls (4)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (12)