Starting at the quaint Yarramalong township, this walk follows a couple of rural roads to the Cedar Brush Trackhead. This is the longest road stretch on the Great North Walk. Some people see this is a road slog and either grab a lift or power walk it, others see it as an opportunity to stroll through the country side. However you choose to undertake this section of the walk I encourage you to enjoy the valley views and soak up the vibe on the semi secluded rural valley community. Let us begin by acknowledging the Awabakal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Yarramalong Trackhead. | Photo by admin, 2008.Yarramalong Trackhead. | Photo by admin, 2010.Crossing Stephensons Bridge over the Wyong River. | Photo by admin, 2010.Walking Yarramalong Rd. | Photo by admin, 2010.Farmland beside Yarramalong Rd. | Photo by admin, 2010.Intersection of Brush Creek Rd and Ravensdale Rd. | Photo by admin, 2008.GNW sign at the intersection of Brush Creek Rd and Ravensdale Rd. | Photo by admin, 2008.Walking along Brush Creek Rd. | Photo by admin, 2010.Bridge on Brush Creek Rd crossing Wyong River. | Photo by admin, 2010.Pleasent farm houses on Brush Creek Rd. | Photo by admin, 2010.Brush Creek Rd. | Photo by admin, 2010.Gravel section of Brush Creek Rd. | Photo by admin, 2010.Farmland on Brush Creek Rd. | Photo by admin, 2010.Pleasent farmscapes from Brush Creek Rd. | Photo by admin, 2010.Walking past Cedar Tree Farm on Brush Creek Rd. | Photo by admin, 2010.Bridge over Yorky Waters Gully. | Photo by admin, 2010.Open farmland near intersection with Kingtree Lane and Misty Valley Lane. | Photo by admin, 2010.Walking along the dense forest on Brush Creek Rd South of Cedar Brush Trackhead. | Photo by admin, 2010.Gate beside Cedar Brush Trackhead. | Photo by admin, 2010.Cedar Brush Creek Trackhead sign. | Photo by admin, 2010.Stile at Cedar Brush track head . | Photo by admin, 2010.
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.
BusCar (There is free parking available.) Special (A bus School service runs along Yarramalong Rd from Wyong. Since this is a school bus service it only heads into Yarramalong twice a day. Phone Busway on (02) 4392 6666 to organise a pick up (they are happy to take passengers. More info)
Directions
From Pacific Motorway, M1, Kangy Angy.
Turn on to Wyong Road Offramp then drive for 430 m
Turn left onto Wyong Road and drive for another 230 m
Turn slight left onto Old Maitland Road and drive for another 3.6 km
Turn left onto Yarramalong Road and drive for another 15.6 km
Getting started From the 'Yarramalong Trackhead' (at the intersection of Yarramalong and Bumble Hill Roads), this walk follows the 'Cedar Brush Creek' sign along Yarramalong Road, away from Yarramalong Store. This walk continues through Yarramalong for about 400m, to cross a bridge over the Wyong River. Then this walk continues straight ahead past farm properties, undulating gently, for just shy of 3km, until coming to a three-way intersection, with 'Brush Creek Road' and a GNW 'Cedar Brush' sign on the left.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Yarramalong Road & Bumble Hill Road Start heading along Yarramalong Road (a highway|tertiary).
Yarramalong Store (about 50 m back from the start).
Yarramalong Store
Yarramalong Store
Yarramalong Store is good place to have lunch or pick up the basic food supplies. The store serves hot food including burgers, chips, pies etc as well as cold drinks. The store is open 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. There is a pay phone outside and a tap to refill water, and the store has its own fuel pump. Phone on (02)4356 1222. The address is 1625 Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong NSW 2259. I always encourage people to use local stores like this on track, but since it is a small store it is worth phoning ahead to see what they have what you want in stock. It is a small store so choice is limited.
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Yarramalong Store is good place to have lunch or pick up the basic food supplies. The store serves hot food including burgers, chips, pies etc as well as cold drinks. The store is open 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. There is a pay phone outside and a tap to refill water, and the store has its own fuel pump. Phone on (02)4356 1222. The address is 1625 Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong NSW 2259. I always encourage people to use local stores like this on track, but since it is a small store it is worth phoning ahead to see what they have what you want in stock. It is a small store so choice is limited.
After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Yarramalong Road.
After another 65 m (at the intersection of Yarramalong Road & Leewood Close) continue straight, to head along Yarramalong Road.
After another 60 m (at the intersection of Yarramalong Road & Summerlees Lane) continue straight, to head along Yarramalong Road.
After another 100 m cross the bridge (about 50 m long)
After another 1.8 km (at the intersection of Yarramalong Road & Bunning Creek Road) continue straight, to head along Yarramalong Road.
After another 350 m (at the intersection of Yarramalong Road & Glenola Farm Lane) continue straight, to head along Yarramalong Road.
After another 820 m (at the intersection of Brush Creek Road & Ravensdale Road) turn left, to head along Brush Creek Road.
After another 310 m cross the bridge (about 30 m long)
After another 290 m (at the intersection of Brush Creek Road & Priests Ridge Road) continue straight, to head along Brush Creek Road.
After another 1.3 km (at the intersection of Brush Creek Road & Spring Gully Lane) continue straight, to head along Brush Creek Road.
After another 2.8 km (at the intersection of Brush Creek Road & Fernance Lane) continue straight, to head along Brush Creek Road.
After another 370 m continue straight, to head along Brush Creek Road.
After another 950 m continue straight, to head along Brush Creek Road.
After another 260 m continue straight, to head along Brush Creek Road.
After another 680 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
After another 60 m (at the intersection of Brush Creek Road & Kingtree Lane) continue straight, to head along Brush Creek Road.
After another 560 m come to "Great North Walk".
The end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Great North Walk: Yarramalong to Cedar Brush
Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length
10.9 km
Time
3 h 30 min to 5 h 15 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
3 h 30 min to 5 h 15 min
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Yarramalong Store (about 50 m back from the start).
After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Yarramalong Road.
After another 100 m cross the bridge (about 50 m long)
After another 560 m come to "Great North Walk".
