East Bantry Bay

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-33.7601115,151.2246902)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Pacific Highway, A1, A38 Turn on to Boundary Street, A38 then drive for 10 m Turn slight right onto Boundary Street, A38 and drive for another 5.8 km Turn right onto Brown Street and drive for another 540 m
Finish	(-33.7821379,151.237207)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the intersection, this walk heads through the metal gate and along the service trail for a short distance before coming to some power lines. This trail follows the power lines through the bush, winding along beside the telegraph poles for a little while before coming to the intersection with the service trail that heads up the hill to the right.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 40 m head through/around the gate. After another 510 m continue straight.
	After another 340 m veer left. After another 220 m continue straight. After another 95 m find the "Natural Bridge" (on your right). Natural Bridge The Natural Bridge is a sandstone arch in Garigal National Park. The arch spans an unnamed creek feeding into Bantry Bay. The Natural Bridge track uses this arch to cross the creek, and is not always noticed by walkers as the surrounding vegetation hides the full view of the feature from the track. The arch has formed the eroding forces of water flowing down the creek. The arch provides an interesting natural feature to explore and enjoy.
	After another 410 m veer right.
	After another 60 m continue straight. After another 10 m pass the sign (on your right). After another 35 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m continue straight. After another 120 m pass the sign. After another 15 m find the "Bluff Lookout" (5 m on your left). Bluff Lookout The Bluff is a large, unfenced rocky hilltop, in Garigal National Park, that provides great views up Middle Harbour. The views extend across the bushland of the National Park, along Bantry Bay, to the city of Sydney (You can even see Centrepoint Tower). Apart from the distant views, the bluff is also an interesting rock feature, with a number of caves containing honeycomb rock formations. After another 125 m come to the viewpoint. After another 930 m come to the viewpoint.
	After another 630 m continue straight. After another 6 m head up the steps (about 35 m long) Then pass the toilet (7 m on your left). After another 6 m find the "Bantry Bay Picnic Area" (10 m on your right). Bantry Bay Picnic Area The area of Bantry Bay has been popular with day visitors since the late 1800s. In the early 1900s, the picnic area was also home to a dance hall (foundations still visible), dining room, picnic ground and overnight accommodation. Today, the picnic area has a picnic table and a number of fireplaces. There is also a public wharf, toilets, open grassy area, shade from trees and a great view across the water. There are no garbage facilities. The picnic area is at the bottom of the Timber Getters Track, below Seaforth Oval, on the eastern shore of Bantry Bay. After another 60 m come to the viewpoint. After another 370 m come to the viewpoint. After another 280 m continue straight.
	After another 55 m veer right. After another 60 m pass the sign. After another 15 m come to a sign. Then to find the car park.
	After another 6 m come to the end. "Seaforth Oval". Seaforth Oval Seaforth Oval is a large playing oval on the Wakehurst Parkway in North Balgowlah. It is managed by Manly Council, who have also recently been upgrading the Timber Getters Track in association with NPWS. There is a distant view of Chatswood from the oval. There are toilets, but they are usually locked. There is a large car park, shelter and sign with information about the Harbour to Hawkesbury walk. About 45 m past the end is a toilet. About 65 m past the end is a water tap. About 75 m past the end is a BBQ. About 85 m past the end is a playground .

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

East Bantry Bay

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	4.5 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 3 h

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)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.5 km apart with the largest gap of 3.6 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	3.6 km	[toilet]
Toilet	4.5 km	[toilet]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Natural Bridge
The Natural Bridge is a sandstone arch in Garigal National Park. The arch spans an unnamed creek feeding into Bantry Bay. The Natural Bridge track uses this arch to cross the creek, and is not always noticed by walkers as the surrounding vegetation hides the full view of the feature from the track. The arch has formed the eroding forces of water flowing down the creek. The arch provides an interesting natural feature to explore and enjoy.

Bluff Lookout
The Bluff is a large, unfenced rocky hilltop, in Garigal National Park, that provides great views up Middle Harbour. The views extend across the bushland of the National Park, along Bantry Bay, to the city of Sydney (You can even see Centrepoint Tower). Apart from the distant views, the bluff is also an interesting rock feature, with a number of caves containing honeycomb rock formations.

Bantry Bay Picnic Area
The area of Bantry Bay has been popular with day visitors since the late 1800s. In the early 1900s, the picnic area was also home to a dance hall (foundations still visible), dining room, picnic ground and overnight accommodation. Today, the picnic area has a picnic table and a number of fireplaces. There is also a public wharf, toilets, open grassy area, shade from trees and a great view across the water. There are no garbage facilities. The picnic area is at the bottom of the Timber Getters Track, below Seaforth Oval, on the eastern shore of Bantry Bay.

Seaforth Oval
Seaforth Oval is a large playing oval on the Wakehurst Parkway in North Balgowlah. It is managed by Manly Council, who have also recently been upgrading the Timber Getters Track in association with NPWS. There is a distant view of Chatswood from the oval. There are toilets, but they are usually locked. There is a large car park, shelter and sign with information about the Harbour to Hawkesbury walk.

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Terrey Hills Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Friday 13 September
  
  17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe this morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending south to southeasterly in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  9°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  The chance of fog in the outer west in the early morning. Sunny day. Medium chance of a shower near the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Showers most likely in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon then increasing to 25 to 35 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  9°C → 14°C
  Shower or two. Becoming windy.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 30 to 45 km/h tending south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the evening.
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  8°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Sunny day. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  8°C → 20°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Wednesday 18 September
  
  10°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning westerly 25 to 35 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Garigal National Park alerts
  Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management’
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2024 and 31 January 2025 in Garigal National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  
  All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
  For more information, contact the local park office on:
  Forestville 9451 3479 (business hours)
  NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
  
  Closed areas: Flat Rock track partial closure
  The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed as the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
  Please note:
  
  Walkers heading west should exit Flat Rock track at the eastern end of Killarney Drive and use Killarney Drive until you reach Downpatrick Street. Then walk down the street and re-enter Flat Rock track from the Downpatrick Street fire trail.
  
  Walkers heading east should exit Flat Rock track at the Downpatrick Street fire trail and use Downpatrick Street, then Killarney Drive until you reach the end of Killarney Drive. Re-enter Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance.
  
  For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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