Birds Rock to Hippo Rock pagodas and Carne creek lookout

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Birds Rock to Hippo Rock pagodas and Carne creek lookout

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3 Apr, Fri 8:00AM Birds Rock to Hippo Rock pagodas and Carne creek lookout
Grade:3/6 Length 16km  ↑200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.The Broad Swamp to Birds Rock walking trail is a 17km new track which is part of the 30km Gardens of Stone SCA walking trail, which is due to be finished before the end of this decade. I was planning on doing this section one way but unfortunately the Broad Swamp section with the carpark is closed until just after Easter, whilst new facilities are being established. So instead I'm doing the more spectacular section of this trail starting from Birds Rock and including Hippo rock and the stunning Carne creek lookout and nearby pagodas. Basically we will experience the best section of this track so you won't be disappointed. However, if there is a miracle and the infrastructure is finished by Easter, then the original plan of walking from Broad Swamp to Birds Rock will still stand. But I doubt it!
Location: Gardens of Stone SCA
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit:20.
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From: 3 Apr 2026, 8:00AM 2026-04-03 08:00:00 2026-04-03 15:00:00 Australia/Sydney NPA Walk, Birds Rock to Hippo Rock pagodas and Carne creek lookout Please check and update times and meeting location. Get latest information at https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?activities=broad-swamp-to-birds-rock-walking-track The Broad Swamp to Birds Rock walking trail is a 17km new track which is part of the 30km Gardens of Stone SCA walking trail, which is due to be finished before the end of this decade. I was planning on doing this section one way but unfortunately the Broad Swamp section with the carpark is closed until just after Easter, whilst new facilities are being established. So instead I'm doing the more spectacular section of this trail starting from Birds Rock and including Hippo rock and the stunning Carne creek lookout and nearby pagodas. Basically we will experience the best section of this track so you won't be disappointed. However, if there is a miracle and the infrastructure is finished by Easter, then the original plan of walking from Broad Swamp to Birds Rock will still stand. But I doubt it! carpool via leader Birds Rock to Hippo Rock pagodas and Carne creek lookout NPA | Mark Goodson