East Killara Bushtrack
Download & Print Map and Notes1 hr 15 mins
133 m
Hard track
(0km) Koola Ave → Int of Albany Cres and Koola servicetracks
90 m
2 mins
0m
-10m
Moderate track
(0.09km) Int of Albany Cres and Koola servicetracks → Int of Murrumba Place servicetrail and Koola bushtrack
30 m
0m
0m
Easy track
(0.12km) Int of Murrumba Place servicetrail and Koola bushtrack → Koola and Gordon Creek tracks Intersection
530 m
16 mins
1m
-76m
Hard track
(0.65km) Koola and Gordon Creek tracks Intersection → Gordon Creek Pipe Bridge (bottom of Barrie Street Track)
1.4 km
29 mins
62m
-61m
Moderate track
(2.01km) Gordon Creek Pipe Bridge (bottom of Barrie Street Track) → Garigal National Park sign
470 m
11 mins
62m
-5m
Moderate track
(2.48km) Garigal National Park sign → End of Barrie Street
120 m
2 mins
8m
-1m
Easy track
Maps for the East Killara Bushtrack 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 East Killara Bushtrack bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the East Killara Bushtrack
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 | 2.6 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 15 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
1.9km of this walk has short steep hills and another 530m is very steep. The remaining (150m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.9km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 710m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 2.4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 240m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 2.4km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 240m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 2.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 1.9km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 710m 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 East Killara Bushtrack walk starts at the Koola Ave (gps: -33.75027, 151.18815)Your transport options to Koola Ave are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The East Killara Bushtrack ends at the End of Barrie Street (gps: -33.756866, 151.18756)
Your transport options to End of Barrie Street 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/ekb
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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