Seaforth Oval to Roseville Bridge Via Bantry Bay (Guringai Country)

Seaforth Oval to Roseville Bridge via Bantry Bay (Guringai Country)

3 h 15 min to 5 h 4

9.9 km ↑ 436 m Hard track One way ↓ 543 m

Starting at Seaforth Oval, this walk follows a section of the 'Harbour to Hawkesbury' track along Middle Harbour Creek. The walk has many highlights, including great views of Bantry Bay, the Historic Magazine Buildings and the Natural Bridge. This walk is blessed with great bushland and views of Middle Harbour. Stop and relax, or wet your toes, at Flat Rock beach before the last section to Davidson Picnic Area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Class 4 of 6 Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely

Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)

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 Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)

Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Getting to the start: From Manly Road, A8

Turn on to Sydney Road then drive for 275 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Frenchs Forest Road and drive for another 2.6 km

Before you start any journey ensure you; • Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are late returning • Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge to undertake this journey safely • Consider 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 Share If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help. Bushwalk.com /j/AW8BWI

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flattens out at the signposted intersection S After another 930 m come to the viewpoint. with the Engraving Track. After another 110 m pass the sign.

N i After another 55 m find the "Bluff Lookout" (5 m Continue straight. Start. on your right).

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Find the Seaforth Oval at the start. Then head down the steps (about 35 m long) The Bluff is a large, unfenced rocky hilltop, in Garigal National Park, that provides great views up Middle Harbour. The views extend across the

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S Seaforth Oval is a large playing oval on the E feature, with a number of caves containing Wakehurst Parkway in North Balgowlah. It is honeycomb rock formations. Then find the "Bantry Bay Picnic Area" (10 m on managed by Manly Council, who have also After another 50 m pass the sign. recently been upgrading the Timber Getters your left). i Track in association with NPWS. There is a distant view of Chatswood from the oval. There distant view of Chatswood from the oval. There N are toilets, but they are usually locked. There is a large car park, shelter and sign with After another 55 m continue informationinformation aboutabout thethe HarbourHarbour toto HawkesburyHawkesbury E straight. W walk. Find the toilet at the start. The area of Bantry Bay has been popular with S day visitors since the late 1800s. In the early After another 80 m continue straight. Find the water tap at the start. 1900s, the picnic area was also home to a dance hall (foundations still visible), dining room, picnic ground and overnight accommodation. Find the BBQ at the start. Find the BBQ at the start. W Today, the picnic area has a picnic table and a N number of fireplaces. There is also a public After another 45 m continue straight. Find the sign at the start. wharf, toilets, open grassy area, shade from straight. trees and a great view across the water. There i S are no garbage facilities. The picnic area is at E the bottom of the Timber Getters Track, below After another 15 m pass the sign (on your left). Seaforth Oval, on the eastern shore of Bantry i Bay. W W After another 410 m find the "Bantry Bay About 55 m past the end is "Flat Rock Beach".

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