BushwalkBushwalk
4 h to 4 h 15 min
| Start | (-33.6538131,151.1367936) |
| Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train |
| Finish | (-33.6232216,151.1532334) |
| Mode (end) | Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.) |
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After another 1.9 km find the "Lyrebird waterfall" (7 m on your left).
 Lyrebird waterfall
Lyrebird waterfall
This informally named waterfall is found on Lyrebird Gully creek about 300m upstream of its confluence with Calna Creek. The top of the fall is partially fenced with a timber handrail where the water flows over the solid rock platform, with naturally carved holes, to fall about 8m to the shallow pool and boulders below. The track passes the top of the fall and does not provide a good view of the face of the fall, but it is still a very pleasant spot.
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This informally named waterfall is found on Lyrebird Gully creek about 300m upstream of its confluence with Calna Creek. The top of the fall is partially fenced with a timber handrail where the water flows over the solid rock platform, with naturally carved holes, to fall about 8m to the shallow pool and boulders below. The track passes the top of the fall and does not provide a good view of the face of the fall, but it is still a very pleasant spot.
After another 200 m find the "Lyrebird Caves" (20 m on your right).
 Lyrebird Caves
Lyrebird Caves
The Lyrebird caves are a series of notable sandstone overhangs on the eastern side of Lyrebird Gully. There are 3 main overhangs, with the larger (more northern) one providing significant shelter. The larger cave has a fairly flat base in the centre and provides a pleasant place to rest on a hot or rainy day.
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The Lyrebird caves are a series of notable sandstone overhangs on the eastern side of Lyrebird Gully. There are 3 main overhangs, with the larger (more northern) one providing significant shelter. The larger cave has a fairly flat base in the centre and provides a pleasant place to rest on a hot or rainy day.
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After another 1.1 km find the "Calna Creek Campsite (south)" (15 m on your right).
 Calna Creek Campsite (south)
Calna Creek Campsite (south)
This small signposted campsite sits on a flat grassy clearing in a small casuarina forest which provides plenty of shade. There is a small fireplace set up. This creek-side campsite is a good spot for those wanting to get the most out of a relaxing, overnight camp, just a short stroll to Berowra Creek and the main spine of the Great North Walk. Bring your own water, as the creek water is not suitable for drinking.
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This small signposted campsite sits on a flat grassy clearing in a small casuarina forest which provides plenty of shade. There is a small fireplace set up. This creek-side campsite is a good spot for those wanting to get the most out of a relaxing, overnight camp, just a short stroll to Berowra Creek and the main spine of the Great North Walk. Bring your own water, as the creek water is not suitable for drinking.
After another 460 m find the "Calna Creek Campsite (north)" (on your right).
 Calna Creek Campsite (north)
Calna Creek Campsite (north)
This is a quaint little campsite, located on the Mt Kuring-gai access track to the Great North Walk, on the banks of Calna Creek. This campsite provides plenty of room for a few tents, and also a fire scar with logs for seating. Carry in your own water as the salty creek water is not suitable for drinking.
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This is a quaint little campsite, located on the Mt Kuring-gai access track to the Great North Walk, on the banks of Calna Creek. This campsite provides plenty of room for a few tents, and also a fire scar with logs for seating. Carry in your own water as the salty creek water is not suitable for drinking.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Int of Naa Badu Lookout. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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| Length | 9.7 km |
| Time | 4 h to 4 h 15 min |
| Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
| Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
| Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
| Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) |
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) |
Campsite: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.2 km apart with the largest gap of 5 km.
Toilet: There is one 9.3 km from the start.
Seat: There are 4 on route, on average they are 2.1 km apart with the largest gap of 4.2 km.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Seat
| 430 m | [seat] |
Seat
| 530 m | [seat] |
Campsite
| 4.2 km | Calna Creek Campsite (south) |
Campsite
| 4.7 km | Calna Creek Campsite (north) |
Seat
| 4.7 km | [seat] |
Seat
| 6.9 km + 335 m | [seat] |
Toilet
| 9.3 km | [toilet] |
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Then head through the tunnel (about 25 m long)
Then cross the bridge (about 30 m long)
Then head down the steps (about 15 m long)
Then head through/around the gate.
After another 620 m cross the ford.
After another 1 km pass the "Berowra Park" (275 m on your left).
After another 95 m pass the "Berowra Community Centre Car Park" (170 m on your left).
After another 15 m pass the playground (15 m on your left).
After another 115 m pass the "Wise Monkey Cafe" (115 m on your right).
After another 45 m pass the picnic table (20 m on your left).
About 20 m past the end is "Naa Badu Lookout".
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 255 m to the main route.