Naa Badu circuit walk

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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	(-33.61493,151.1330865)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Highway Offramp, Brooklyn. Turn on to Berowra Waters Road, 11 then drive for 130 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Berowra Waters Road, 11 and drive for another 270 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Berowra Waters Road, 11 and drive for another 1.4 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Berowra Waters Road, 11 and drive for another 155 m Turn left onto Barnetts Road and drive for another 170 m Turn right onto Berkeley Close and drive for another 430 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the very end of Berkeley Cl, Berowra Heights, start by following the concrete fire trail around the green metal national park gate to then continue downhill along the rough concrete trail.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the gate at the start.
	After another 350 m (at the intersection of The Great North Walk & Berkeley Firetrail) continue straight, to head along Berkeley Firetrail. After another 380 m come to the "Barnett Lookout" (95 m on your left). After another 195 m find the "Naa Badu Lookout" (on your right). Naa Badu Lookout Naa Badu Lookout offers magnificent views south over Berowra Creek as well as over Sams and Calna Creeks. Naa Badu means 'See water' in the Aboriginal tribal language of the Dharug people. It is believed that Berowra Creek was the boundary between the Dharug and Guringai Aboriginal peoples. The lookout is fenced, has a bench seat, picnic table and a fair amount of natural shade. Then pass a seat (20 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 8 m pass the sign (15 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the picnic table (15 m on your right).
	Continue straight, to head along Berkeley Firetrail.
	After another 245 m (at the intersection of Berkeley Firetrail & The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along Berkeley Firetrail. After another 640 m cross the ford.
	After another 255 m (at the intersection of Berkeley Firetrail & Joalah Firetrail) continue straight, to head along Joalah Firetrail.
	After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Joalah Firetrail. After another 260 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 10 m (at the intersection of Joalah Crescent & Joalah Firetrail) turn left, to head along Joalah Crescent (a residential road). After another 50 m (at the intersection of Boronga Place & Joalah Crescent) continue straight, to head along Joalah Crescent.
	After another 115 m (at the intersection of Easton Road & Joalah Crescent) turn left, to head along Easton Road. After another 55 m (at the intersection of Easton Road & Baringa Street) continue straight, to head along Easton Road.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Easton Road & Wyanna Street) turn right, to head along Easton Road.
	After another 7 m continue straight, to head along Easton Road.
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Barnetts Road & Easton Road) turn right, to head along Barnetts Road.
	After another 130 m (at the intersection of Barnetts Road & Berkeley Close) turn left, to head along Berkeley Close. After another 270 m pass the car park (270 m on your right).
	Continue straight, to head along Berkeley Close.
	After another 150 m (at the intersection of Clinton Close & Berkeley Close) continue straight, to head along Berkeley Close.
	After another 265 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Naa Badu circuit walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.6 km
Time	1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There is one 910 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	910 m	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Hornsby Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Saturday 7 September
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely later tonight. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Sunday 8 September
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Slight chance of a shower in the early morning. Sunny afternoon. Light winds.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 2:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Monday 9 September
  
  11°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to southwesterly in the late morning and early afternoon.
  
  Tuesday 10 September
  
  10°C → 23°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 11 September
  
  11°C → 26°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny day. Slight chance of a shower in the evening. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Thursday 12 September
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Friday 13 September
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  11°C → 18°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Berowra Valley National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Trail works in Berowra Valley National Park
  There will be surface maintenance works on the Western trail from Monday 9 September 2024 until Friday 27 September 2024, weather permitting. Please follow all signage and instruction from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400
  
  Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park
  Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
  Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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