The Pipeline Way
Download & Print Map and Notes2 hrs 15 mins
213 m
Hard track
(0km) Hunter Ave (opposite Yarrabung Rd) → Int of Pipeline Track and Founders Way
910 m
19 mins
28m
-43m
Easy track
(0.91km) Int of Pipeline Track and Founders Way → Int of Pipeline and Bungaroo Tracks
180 m
3 mins
8m
0m
Easy track
(1.09km) Int of Pipeline and Bungaroo Tracks → Int of Pipeline and Middle Harbour Creek tracks
1.2 km
31 mins
3m
-124m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the service trail, keeping the pipeline on the right as the track heads through the bush. The trail comes down a gentle hill to the intersection with the middle link track as it flattens out. (Look for an ‘X’ marked into the concrete pipeline support opposite the bush track)
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the service trail, keeping the pipeline on the right as it steadily heads down the long hill into the valley, coming to the intersection with the Middle Harbour Creek bush track at the pipe bridge.
Pipeline
(2.34km) Int of Pipeline and Middle Harbour Creek tracks → Int of Bungaroo and Lower Link Track
430 m
8 mins
13m
-9m
Moderate track
(2.77km) Int of Bungaroo and Lower Link Track → Int of Gov. Phillip and Bungaroo tracks
240 m
4 mins
10m
-5m
Moderate track
Bungaroo
(3km) Int of Gov. Phillip and Bungaroo tracks → Int of Davidson and Governor Phillip tracks
700 m
16 mins
30m
-38m
Moderate track
(3.7km) 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 The Pipeline Way 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 The Pipeline Way bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Pipeline Way
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 | 4.7 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs 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 | 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
2.8km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 1000m is very steep. Whilst another 760m has short steep hills and the remaining 180m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 3.3km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 1.4km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 3.2km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 1.5km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 3km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.7km requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 3.7km 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 3km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 1.7km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The The Pipeline Way walk starts at the Hunter Ave (opposite Yarrabung Rd) (gps: -33.74178, 151.16694)Your transport options to Hunter Ave (opposite Yarrabung Rd) are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The The Pipeline Way 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/tpw
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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