Curry Rd to The Bluff (via the Natural Bridge)
Download & Print Map and Notes1 hr 30 mins
165 m
Hard track
(0km) Start of Currie Road service trail → Int of Natural Bridge and Currie Road Tracks
910 m
16 mins
15m
-28m
Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the flat service trail heading south, in the opposite direction of the closest telegraph pole, winding alongside the power lines for a little while. The trail then breaks away from the power lines, heading through thicker vegetation until it comes to the signposted intersection of the Natural Bridge Track.
(0.91km) Int of Natural Bridge and Currie Road Tracks → Natural Bridge
250 m
6 mins
0m
-39m
Moderate track
Natural Bridge
(1.16km) Natural Bridge → Int of Bluff and Natural Bridge Tracks
500 m
15 mins
71m
-1m
Hard track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track facing the track marker, heading south-east for a short distance before it coming to the signposted intersection of the Bluff Track at the service trail.
(1.66km) Int of Bluff and Natural Bridge Tracks → The Bluff Lookout
210 m
4 mins
0m
-11m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the service trail (with the bush track on the left) heading south through the bush for a while before it comes to the Bluff Lookout at the signposted intersection of “The Bay Track”, looking down on Bantry Bay and the magazine buildings.
Bluff Lookout
Maps for the Curry Rd to The Bluff (via the Natural Bridge) 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 Curry Rd to The Bluff (via the Natural Bridge) bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Curry Rd to The Bluff (via the Natural Bridge)
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 | 3.7 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 30 mins | ||
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Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
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
1.2km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 460m is very steep. The remaining (250m) has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 960m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 910m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 1.4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 450m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 1.4km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 460m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 960m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 910m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Curry Rd to The Bluff (via the Natural Bridge) walk starts and ends at the Start of Currie Road service trail (gps: -33.760107, 151.22467)Your transport options to Start of Currie Road service trail are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(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/crttbtnb
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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