Davidson Exploration
Download & Print Map and Notes2 hrs 30 mins
243 m
Hard track
(0km) Stone Pde → Int of Cascades and Frenchs Creek service trails
950 m
22 mins
10m
-77m
Moderate track
(0.95km) Int of Cascades and French’s Creek service trails → Tributary Cascades
30 m
1 mins
0m
-4m
Moderate track
(0.95km) Int of Cascades and Frenchs Creek service trails → The Cascades
570 m
11 mins
10m
-22m
Moderate track
The Cascades
(1.51km) The Cascades → Int of Gov. Phillip and Bungaroo tracks
2.6 km
51 mins
72m
-89m
Moderate track
Bungaroo
(4.11km) Int of Gov. Phillip and Bungaroo tracks → Int of Davidson and Governor Phillip tracks
700 m
16 mins
30m
-38m
Moderate track
Pipeline
(4.8km) Int of Davidson and Governor Phillip tracks → John Oxley Drive (Sth of Prahran Ave)
1 km
27 mins
121m
-11m
Hard track
Maps for the Davidson Exploration 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.
Hornsby | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91304S HORNSBY | NSW-91304S |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Davidson Exploration bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Davidson Exploration
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 | 5.8 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 | 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 | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
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
3.5km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.3km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (1000m) is very steep.
Quality of track
Around 3.3km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 2.5km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 4.9km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 950m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 3.6km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 2.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 4.8km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1000m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 4.9km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 950m 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 Davidson Exploration walk starts at the Stone Pde (gps: -33.737283, 151.19618)Your transport options to Stone Pde are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Davidson Exploration ends at the John Oxley Drive (Sth of Prahran Ave) (gps: -33.747029, 151.19987)
Your transport options to John Oxley Drive (Sth of Prahran Ave) 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/de
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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