Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks
Download & Print Map and Notes2 hrs 30 mins
289 m
Hard track
Davidson picnic area
(0km) Bottom of the Casuarina Steps → Int of the Lyrebird Track and end of Davidson Park Driveway
280 m
5 mins
2m
-4m
Very easy
(0.28km) Int of the Lyrebird Track and end of Davidson Park driveway → Int of Lyrebird and Carroll Creek tracks
2.7 km
48 mins
54m
-46m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the clearing at the end of the management trail, this walk continues along the bush track, keeping Middle Harbour Creek on the left as it meanders along the water’s edge for a while. The track climbs up the side of the hill, then flattens out and continues through the bush, steadily winding down to the edge of Carroll Creek, which it follows for a while before the track comes down to the signposted intersection of the ‘Carroll Creek Track’ at the stepping stones.
(2.94km) Int of Lyrebird and Carroll Creek tracks → Int of Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks
740 m
12 mins
21m
-3m
Moderate track
(3.68km) Int of Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks → Int of Casuarina Track and Boree Road service trail
1.4 km
34 mins
101m
-45m
Hard track
(5.1km) Int of Casuarina Track and Boree Road service trail → Casuarina Lookout
1.7 km
46 mins
111m
-182m
Hard track
(6.84km) Casuarina Lookout → Bottom of the Casuarina Steps
130 m
2 mins
0m
-9m
Moderate track
Maps for the Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Parramatta River | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER | NSW-91303N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 7 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs 30 mins | ||
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Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
3.7km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.9km is flat with no steps. The remaining (1.4km) is very steep.
Quality of track
3.4km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 3.2km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. Whilst another 280m follows a smooth and hardened path and the remaining 130m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 4.8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 2.2km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 4.2km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 2.8km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 6km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 1km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks walk starts and ends at the Bottom of the Casuarina Steps (gps: -33.767577, 151.20242)Your transport options to Bottom of the Casuarina Steps are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/cacct
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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