This walk provides a beautiful mixture of scenery, including rainforest-like sections along the creek, as well as drier forest with grass trees and beautiful sandstone overhangs. The walk starts on Francis Greenway Dr and follows part of the Callicoma Walk. There are two main points of interest on the walk, the 'Coachwood Grotto' and the 'Callicoma Caves', making it a rewarding walk. 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.
Francis Greenway Dr trackhead. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track marker on the Callicoma Walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.Easier walking. | Photo by admin, 2009.A scene on Nyrippin creek. | Photo by admin, 2009.Crossing Nyrippin creek. | Photo by admin, 2009.Ferns by the track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Well formed steps on the Callicoma Walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.Moist forest and a muddy track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Part of the Coachwood Grotto. | Photo by admin, 2009.Viewing spot at the Coachwood Grotto. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track along an overgrown management trail. | Photo by admin, 2009.Ferns and sandstone. | Photo by admin, 2009.Another set of steps on the Callicoma Walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.Easy walking on an old management trail. | Photo by admin, 2009.A nice rock outcrop. | Photo by admin, 2009.Walking towards Callicoma Caves. | Photo by admin, 2009.Walking between the rocks. | Photo by admin, 2009.One of the large overhangs at Callicoma Caves. | Photo by admin, 2009.Grasstrees near Callicoma Caves. | Photo by admin, 2009.A big overhang at Callicoma Caves. | Photo by admin, 2009.Rocks on the Callicoma Walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.
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.
Keep left onto Boundary Road and drive for another 150 m
Turn right onto Francis Greenway Drive and drive for another 460 m
Enter roundabout and drive for another 50 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the intersection of Francis Greenway Drive and Macquarie Drive, the walk follows the 'Bushland Walking Trail' arrow, then goes steeply down the stepped bush track, arriving at an intersection with a management trail, marked with a 'Callicoma Walk' signpost.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
Then head down the steps (about 90 m long)
Turn right.
After another 20 m pass the sign (on your left).
After another 35 m continue straight.
After another 60 m cross the stepping stones.
After another 45 m veer left.
After another 470 m find the "Coachwood grotto" (15 m on your left).
Coachwood grotto
Coachwood grotto
This beautiful, shady spot is beside Nyrippin creek, on the Callicoma Walk near Cherrybrook. The 'grotto' is an open area, shaded by Coachwood trees, with a curved section of low cliffs across the creek, giving an 'amphitheatre' feeling. This is a very atmospheric spot to sit and relax for a while.
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This beautiful, shady spot is beside Nyrippin creek, on the Callicoma Walk near Cherrybrook. The 'grotto' is an open area, shaded by Coachwood trees, with a curved section of low cliffs across the creek, giving an 'amphitheatre' feeling. This is a very atmospheric spot to sit and relax for a while.
After another 330 m continue straight.
Continue another 210 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.3 km to get back to the start.
"Callicoma caves".
Callicoma caves
Callicoma caves
The Callicoma caves are a series of large sandstone overhangs on the Callicoma Walk near Cherrybrook. These beautiful sandstone overhangs are a highlight on the walks in the area. The sandstone has some beautiful texture and golden colouring.
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The Callicoma caves are a series of large sandstone overhangs on the Callicoma Walk near Cherrybrook. These beautiful sandstone overhangs are a highlight on the walks in the area. The sandstone has some beautiful texture and golden colouring.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Callicoma Caves
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
2.5 km
Time
1 h to 1 h 30 min
Quality of track
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Bushwalk
1 h to 1 h 30 min
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Then head down the steps (about 90 m long)
After another 20 m pass the sign (on your left).
After another 60 m cross the stepping stones.
After another 470 m find the "Coachwood grotto" (15 m on your left).
"Callicoma caves".
