Resolute Track

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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 (-33.5780175,151.3005133)
Mode Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Resolute Picnic Area car park, the walk heads through the picnic area, away from the road, to follow the 'Red Hands Track 50m' sign. The walk then descends a flight of stairs to the intersection at the bottom.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along West Head Track. Find the car park at the start.
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternative route linking Resolute Picnic Area to Int. West Head Trk and Red Hands Cave Trk. To take the alternate route turn left here. Details below. After another 9 m continue straight, to head along West Head Track. Then find the "Resolute Picnic Area" (50 m on your right). Resolute Picnic Area Resolute picnic area, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a large grassed area with benches, shelter, interpretive signs, electric BBQ's and an environmentally-friendly toilet block. The picnic area does not have drinking water, but does have a pay phone and wheelchair-accessible bathroom with baby-changing area. Resolute picnic area is a great place for lunch, with Red Hands Cave, West Head and Resolute Beach and West Head Lookout tracks starting from the picnic area. The picnic area has adequate parking and a bus turn-around area. After another 105 m pass the toilet (90 m on your right). At the intersection of West Head Track & Resolute Track continue straight, to head along West Head Track.
	After another 135 m (at the intersection of West Head Track & Resolute Track) veer left, to head along West Head Track.
	After another 215 m veer left. After another 75 m find the "Engavings" (on your left). Engravings - West Head Track The engravings on West Head were made by the indigenous Guringai people. The engravings depict a man, shark/whale and two eels.
	After another 110 m turn left, to head along Headland Track.
	After another 680 m (at the intersection of Headland Track & Resolute Track) turn sharp left, to head along Resolute Track (a walking track).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Cave. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 70 m turn right, to head along Resolute Track.
	After another 125 m turn left, to head along Resolute Track.
	After another 25 m turn right.
	Continue another 85 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.6 km to get back to the start. About 15 m past the end is "Resolute Beach". Resolute Beach Resolute Beach, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a small stretch of sand sitting on the West Head Peninsula between steep headlands. The easterly aspect of the beach overlooks Barrenjoey Headland across the Pittwater.

An alternative route linking Resolute Picnic Area to Int. West Head Trk and Red Hands Cave Trk.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 75 m turn right, to head along Resolute Track. After another 95 m find the "Red Hands Cave" (6 m on your left). Red Hands Cave Red Hands Cave, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a small rock overhang just near Resolute Picnic Area. The red hands are made by ochre, clay, being blown over an outspread hand. This Aboriginal rock art has been given an estimation of approximately 2000 years in age.
	After another 60 m come to the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

An optional side trip to Cave.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 35 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 35 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Resolute Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	3.3 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 3 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 125 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	125 m	[toilet]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Resolute Picnic Area
Resolute picnic area, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a large grassed area with benches, shelter, interpretive signs, electric BBQ's and an environmentally-friendly toilet block. The picnic area does not have drinking water, but does have a pay phone and wheelchair-accessible bathroom with baby-changing area. Resolute picnic area is a great place for lunch, with Red Hands Cave, West Head and Resolute Beach and West Head Lookout tracks starting from the picnic area. The picnic area has adequate parking and a bus turn-around area.

Red Hands Cave
Red Hands Cave, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a small rock overhang just near Resolute Picnic Area. The red hands are made by ochre, clay, being blown over an outspread hand. This Aboriginal rock art has been given an estimation of approximately 2000 years in age.

Engravings - West Head Track
The engravings on West Head were made by the indigenous Guringai people. The engravings depict a man, shark/whale and two eels.

Resolute Beach
Resolute Beach, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a small stretch of sand sitting on the West Head Peninsula between steep headlands. The easterly aspect of the beach overlooks Barrenjoey Headland across the Pittwater.

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Mona Vale Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 24 April
  
  24°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, contracting mainly about the coastal fringe in the evening. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late afternoon.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:30am to 2:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 25 April
  
  19°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the west in the early morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Saturday 26 April
  
  19°C → 24°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 15mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Sunday 27 April
  
  18°C → 23°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 25mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  18°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning southerly during the day.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  18°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeast to southwesterly during the day.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  17°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure
  Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
  The Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai is open for use.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
  
  Closed areas: Gibberagong trail
  Surface and vegetation works will be carried out on the Gibberagong Trail from Tuesday 22 April to Friday 9 May 2025, weather permitting.
  Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Closed areas: Warimoo track closure
  Warimoo track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closed for essential maintenance from Monday 28 April until Monday 5 May 2025. There will be no access to Bobbin Head or the Marina from Warimoo track. There is a diversion in place to the Bobbin Head track for access to Bobbin Head precinct.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS local area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Closed areas: Brooklyn Dam trail maintenance
  Surface works will be carried out on the Brooklyn Dam trail and Brooklyn Dam South trail until Wednesday 30 April 2025, weather permitting.
  Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400
  
  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 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 in Ku-ring-gai Chase 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 or Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
  NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
  
  Closed areas: North Mackerel track closed and Mackerel trail partially closed
  North Mackerel track is permanently closed due to a potential risk of rockfalls and unstable cliff edges in the Great Mackerel Beach area.
  The only designated land access to or from Great Mackerel Beach is via Mackerel track to the north, which intersects with Resolute track.
  Due to land instability and risk to personal safety, there is no through or return access to or from the following places:
  
  The south end of Great Mackerel Beach via The Basin or Mackerel trail
  
  The west of Great Mackerel Beach via North Mackerel track, which is closed.
  
  Please be aware of the risks associated with visiting natural areas, including rock falls, unstable edges, falling branches and interactions with wildlife.
  For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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Start	(-33.5780175,151.3005133)
Mode	Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)

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