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Length: 10km
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Duration: 3hrs
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Grade: 4
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Style: Return
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Start: W Head Rd, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase
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End: W Head Rd, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase
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Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 40.5 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -33.63168
Longitude: 151.2461117
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Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


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Accessible Toilet


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Drinking Water


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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park...
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Timber Boardwalk


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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


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River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


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Fishing Spots


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Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
A brilliant walk when the weather warms up, Waratah walking track delights with heady scents and a colourful display that's sure to put a spring in your step. This track takes in the western area off West Head Road through heathland, with lovely water views over Yeomens Bay in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
It's perfect for a day trip, so don't forget to pack a picnic lunch as the track leads through sandy heath dotted with boronia and waratahs. Stop and enjoy the scenic water views down to Akuna Bay and Yeomens Creek. Near the end of the walk, a large rock shelf brims with islands of wildflowers.
Unroll the picnic rug and enjoy a snack while soaking up the escarpment view overlooking Yeomens Bay and Coal and Candle Creek. When you've had your fill of scenery and wildflowers, retrace your steps.
Take a virtual tour of Waratah walking track captured with Google Street View Trekker.
About the region
Located in Sydney's north, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park combines important history with scenic beauty, making it perfect for school excursions. Bobbin Head is a great place for a family picnic, and parts of the park are ideal for cycling, fishing and bushwalking.
Australia's second-oldest national park, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a recreational favourite for locals and visitors alike. This large park, located in Sydney's north, lets you feel at one with nature without leaving the Sydney metropolitan area. A heritage-listed park, it combines important history with scenic beauty.
Winding creeks and stretches of ocean meet rainforest and eucalypts, rocky cliffs and mangroves. Camp at The Basin or spend your time exploring walking tracks, mountain biking trails, breathtaking lookouts and significant Aboriginal sites. You'll still have plenty of time to discover its marinas, cafes, kiosks and well-equipped picnic areas."
Getting there
Waratah walking track starts at number 2 post in the West Head precinct of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. To get there, follow West Head Road. Parking Parking is available near number 2 post on West Head Road.
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.