It's unlikely that Lady Carrington rode a bike along this track, but luckily you can cycle this historic carriage route from Audley in the north to Sir Bertram Stevens Drive in the south.
This easy bike trail is sure to blow out the cobwebs as it follows the Hacking River upstream from Audley. Cycling over 15 creeks, each identified by its Aboriginal name, you'll also pass blue gums, turpentines and patches of rainforest. Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching. Keep your ear out for the mimicking call of the lyrebird and your eyes peeled for lace monitors and echidnas.
With three picnic areas along the track, you'll have plenty of chances to stop and soak up the atmosphere. At Palona Brook, there's a short detour to explore the sandstone cave. Organise a car pick up at the other end, take a walk around Forest path, or turn round and do it all again.
Take a virtual tour of Lady Carrington Drive captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Grade 2 (Easy) -Â
A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the
AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.
Keep your eyes out for walkers on this shared track.
This cycle path can be ridden in either direction.
Check the weather before you set out as Lady Carrington Drive can become boggy when it rains.
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To Fig Tree Flat carpark. Lady Carrington Drive is in the Audley precinct of Royal National Park. To get there:From Audley:Drive across Audley Weir and turn right after Weir CafeContinue straight past Varneys Bridge and follow the signs to Fig Tree FlatAlternatively, if starting from the southern end:Turn off Princes Highway at Waterfall train stationFollow McKell Avenue to the endTurn left onto Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and continue for approximately 0.5km Park entry points Fig Tree Flat carpark See on map Lady Carrington drive - South See on map Parking Parking is available at Fig Tree Flat and at the southern end of Lady Carrington Drive, off Sir Steven Bertram Drive. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited then.
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