Flat Rock Beach track
Download & Print Map and Notes20 mins
50 m
Moderate track
(0km) End of Killarney Drive → Int of Flat Rock and Magazine Tracks
40 m
1 mins
0m
-8m
Easy track
(0.04km) Int of Flat Rock and Magazine Tracks → Int of Magazine and Flat Rock Beach Tracks
190 m
5 mins
0m
-36m
Moderate track
(0.23km) Int of Magazine and Flat Rock Beach Tracks → Flat Rock Beach
30 m
1 mins
0m
-6m
Moderate track
Flat Rock Beach
Maps for the Flat Rock Beach track 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 Flat Rock Beach track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Flat Rock Beach track
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 | 516 m | ||
Time | 20 mins | ||
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Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
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
Around 190m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 70m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 220m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 40m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 230m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 30m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 190m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 70m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 260m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 220m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 40m 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 Flat Rock Beach track walk starts and ends at the End of Killarney Drive (gps: -33.781928, 151.22375)Your transport options to End of Killarney Drive 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/frbt
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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