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Length: 6.8km
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Duration: 3.5hrs
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Grade: 3
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Style: One Way
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Start: Curry St Trail, Forestville
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End: Curry St Trail, Forestville
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Location: Garigal National Park
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 15.9 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -33.76025333
Longitude: 151.2246917
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Garigal National Park...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
The Natural Bridge track is a delightful half day walk linking the eastern and western foreshores of Bantry Bay. Keep an eye on the way for the impressive crossing the track is named for, a natural sandstone bridge formed by erosion over thousands of years.
The walk starts along The Bluff track at the end of Grattan Crescent before joining up with the Natural Bridge track. It's a steep descent but the views down Bantry Bay are great. Then link up with the Currie Road trail, which crosses the Cook Street trail onto the Bates Creek track. The walk then drops steeply into Bates Creek crossing before zigzagging up to a flat section of the track.
At the Tipperary Road turnoff, you'll reach the start of the historic Magazine track. After a short descent that takes you past the Magazine complex, you'll be rewarded with excellent views across Bantry Bay. Further on, there is a crossing of mossy rocks and a pretty waterfall just before you reach Flat Rock Beach, a great spot to have a picnic and take in the views down Middle Harbour.
From there, head up to Flat Rock track and wind along the side of the valley wall; you'll eventually come to a set of steps down into Davidson Park picnic area and boat ramp.
About the region
The Garigal National Park is a protected national park that is located within the North Shore and Forest District regions of Sydney, New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The 2,202-hectare national park is situated approximately 20 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district.
Getting there
To Currie Road, Forestville. Natural Bridge track to Davidson Park is accessed via Grattan Crescent, Forestville. To get there:Make your way to Warringah Road, Frenchs ForestTurn into Bantry Bay Road and travel southTurn right into Grattan CrescentYou can also access the track via the Currie Road trail that starts at Currie Road, Forestville Park entry points Currie Road, Forestville See on map Davidson Park South See on map Parking Parking is available on Grattan Crescent, Forestville, and at Davidson Park picnic area if you start the walk there.
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.