Starting from the car park at the end of Knapsack Street, Glenbrook, this return walk takes you to Knapsack Gully Bridge and back via the Lapstone Zig-Zag walking track, visiting a number of lookouts along the way. This path follows an old railway that is historically significant and dates back to the 19th century. Additionally, the Knapsack Gully Bridge at the end of the walk will leave you speechless as you wonder how it was possible to build such an enormous structure in the past. The flora is also diverse around the area and suitable for enthusiasts. It is possible to get a different view of the bridge by taking the stairs down from the side of the bridge. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start
At the intersection of Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track & Knapsack Street (-33.767472,150.6385249)
Turn on to Great Western Highway, A32 then drive for 1.2 km
Turn right onto Knapsack Street and drive for another 550 m
Turn sharp left onto Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track and drive for another 4 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the end of Knapsack Street, head towards the light blue “Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track” sign along the paved path. Then head towards the grey metal gate as you pass by the said sign to your right. Head around/over the gate and follow the dirt track as it meanders north to continue along Lapstone Zig-Zag & Knapsack Gully Bridge Track.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track & Knapsack Street Start heading along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track (a vehicle track).
After 25 m head through/around the gate.
The starting point of an alternate route. This alternate route lets you visit the Quarry Lookout and the Station Masters Cottage along the way. To take the alternate route turn right here. Details below.
After another 240 m continue straight, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
The alternate route finishes here. Veer right to rejoin the main route at the 640 m waypoint. Details below.
After another 370 m continue straight, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
After another 140 m continue straight, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
After another 115 m come to the "Siding Lookout" (on your left).
After another 55 m turn sharp left, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to get a different view of the bridge. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 210 m turn right.
Then head down the steps (about 20 m long)
Turn sharp left, to head along Great Western Highway.
Then cross the bridge (about 125 m long)
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.3 km to get back to the start.
This alternate route lets you visit the Quarry Lookout and the Station Masters Cottage along the way.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start heading along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
After 50 m come to the "Quarry Lookout" (8 m on your right).
After another 120 m turn sharp left, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
After another 95 m pass a seat (20 m on your right).
After another 105 m continue straight, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
After another 185 m come to the end.
At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.
An optional side trip to get a different view of the bridge.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start heading along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
Then head down the steps (about 45 m long)
Then head down the steps (about 25 m long)
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 45 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Lapstone Zig-Zag & Knapsack Gully Bridge
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
2.6 km
Time
45 min to 1 h 15 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (2/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)
Some facilities on route
Seat: There is one 270 m (plus an extra 310 m along side route) from the start.
Bushwalk
45 min to 1 h 15 min
Seat: There is one 270 m (plus an extra 310 m along side route) from the start.
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After 25 m head through/around the gate.
After another 115 m come to the "Siding Lookout" (on your left).
Then head down the steps (about 20 m long)
Then cross the bridge (about 125 m long)
