Great North walk stage 5: Hidden valleys part 1
Berowra Valley National Park
Overview
COVID-safe tours and events
In line with the latest NSW Government COVID-19 advice, masks are encouraged for indoor settings where you cannot maintain a safe distance from others.
Take on the Great North walk challenge this year. In stage 5, you'll walk 12km and explore the hidden valleys of Berowra Valley National Park.
- When
Sunday 25 June and Wednesday 28 June 2023, 8.10am to 4pm. Meet at 8am.
- Where
- Berowra Valley National Park in Sydney and surrounds
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for adults only (15 years and over). 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
- 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.
Here are some highlights:
- There'll be a steep downhill walk where we'll follow the path through lyrebird country. From here, we’ll emerge at Berowra Creek near Crosslands Reserve.
- Early on, our route crosses Calna Bridge and then passes on wooden pathways over a delicate salt marsh and its postcard-like scenery.
- We'll continue our journey north along Berowra Creek for most of the day.
- After lunch we stop at Naa Badu lookout to see the breathtaking views of track we just traversed. Naa Badu means 'see water' and is distinctive to the Darug People.
- The last part of our journey will be a steep climb to the top of the ridge. This will lead us into beautiful Berowra.
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.
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
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