Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra via Crosslands (12.5km), Crosslands Reserve, New South Wales

Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra via Crosslands is a 15.1km, grade 3 hike located in the Crosslands Reserve, New South Wales. The hike should take around 6 hrs to complete.

Length: 15.1km

Duration: 6 hrs

Grade: 3

Style: Circuit

Start: Mount Kuring-gai Railway Station

End: Berowra Railway Station

Location: Crosslands Reserve

Closest town: Mount Kuring-gai / Berowra

New South Wales

From state capital: 33.5km

Longitude: 151.1368254

Latitude: -33.653171

Hike summary

Ideal for a day trip or a really short overnight hike staying at Crosslands Reserve. Beautiful rock-pools and freshwater creeks, leading into the saltwater Berowra Creek.

Camping at Crosslands Reserve

The picturesque setting at Crosslands Reserve is ideal for camping, as long as you do not mind getting back to basics as there are no showers or power. It is also important to note that it is not suitable for caravans, trailers or camper vans and that all vehicle types are not permitted within the camping site area.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 12314 m
Max elevation: 221 m
Min elevation: 1 m
Total climbing: 720 m
Total descent: -723 m

Download file: Mt-Kuring-gai-Stn-to-Berowra-Stn.gpx

Contributed by Tim Uidam

Tips

Easier grade walk starting from Mount Kuring-gai Station with a long downhill path into the valley, then a short, steep climb out of the valley at the Berowra end.
Crosslands Reserve has drinking water on tap.

Gear you might need

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Location

Getting there

Depart from Mount Kuring-gai Railway Station, via the Benowie Track (Great North Walk).

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About the region

A beautiful natural setting in Berowra Valley National Park that is ideal for picnics, camping and other outdoor activities.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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Ian Fahey

Good overnight stay for us and the kids Lisa Fahey ?

04/12/2018, 12:15

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Paul O'Halloran

Marieke – next?

04/12/2018, 22:46

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