Lyrebird Caves guided walk
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.
Join this special 6hr, 10km walk and explore the unique landscapes in Berowra Valley National Park. You might be lucky enough to spot one of the magnificent lyrebirds that call this park home.
- When
- Sunday 4 June 2023, 8am to 1pm.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for adults and children 15 years and older. Reasonable level of fitness required. Some steep sections.
- Price
- Adult $20 per person. Child (15-17 years) $15 per person. Concession (Student, Australian pension, Veterans Affairs and Seniors card holders) $15 per person. Family (2 adults, 2 children) $60.
- Meeting point
- Meet at Berowra Railway Station. Then catch the train to Mount Kuring-gai to commence the walk back to Berowra.
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
This walk through Lyrebird Gully is a great way to experience the unique ecosystems that make up the spectacular Berowra Valley National Park.
Starting at Mount Ku-ring-gai we'll descend steadily down into the valley. After following Lyrebird Gully Creek as it cascades down, you'll come upon a group of stunning sandstone overhangs that form Lyrebird Caves. As we progress further down the gully you'll be rewarded with beautiful water views and experience a variety of different ecosystems including small forests, rich grasslands and water holes.
When we reach Berowra Creek, we’ll cross over a rare salt marsh, and continue passing through mangrove swamps. Your NPWS guide will tell you all about the large Aboriginal midden found here.
As we head up out of the valley, we’ll arrive at the spectacular Naa Badu lookout. Take a moment to catch your breath and appreciate the stunning view. From here, it’s a steady but sometimes steep uphill walk until we emerge from the bush at the Berowra District Hall; the original school at Berowra (1894). Berowra Railway Station is a short walk from the hall.
Bring at least 1 litre of drinking water, lunch and snacks. It's a good idea to wear comfortable, enclosed shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen and all-weather clothing.
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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