Natural Bridge track to Davidson Park
Garigal National Park
Overview
This challenging walking track winds through Garigal National Park, and features impressive sandstone rock formations and spectacular water views.
- Distance
- 6.8km one-way
- Time suggested
- 3 - 4hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Entry fees
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Park entry fees apply at Davidson Park only
- What to
bring - Hat, drinking water, sunscreen
- Please note
- Remember to take your binoculars if you want to bird watch.
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 Flat Rock Beach, exit the park onto Killarney Drive. Follow around 1.3km then turn left onto Drumcliff Avenue, and after 450m turn left onto Downpatrick Road, where you can re-enter the park on Flat Rock track. You'll eventually come to a set of steps down into Davidson Park picnic area and boat ramp.
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- National Parks Contact Centre
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- Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm.
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Park info
- in Garigal National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Garigal National Park is open 6am to 6.30pm (8pm during daylight savings) but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day applies only at Davidson Park only. Day passes are available from on-park pay machines that accept coins and credit cards, and you can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Bus: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day).
Daily entry fee exemption for teachers and educational supervisors (1 adult per 10 children) applies only for organised and pre-arranged group bookings.
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