Cowan to Berowra

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Cowan to Berowra

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22 Oct, Wed 7:40AM Cowan to Berowra
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  ↑800m Sydney Branch
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Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) This is one of the most challenging sections of the Great North Walk, passing Berowra Waters ferry, with steep, uneven ascents and descents.The walk starts down a firetrail, with some interesting sandstone caves and overhangs, then descends into a valley before crossing Joe Crafts Creek. Some fairly steep sections have iron rungs to assist with the descent to Berowra Waters. We follow the creek then start climbing on steps hewn into the sandstone, to a firetrail and there’s a short break and photo-stop at the Naa Badu Lookout before completing the long, steady ascent to Berowra Station. More suitable for regular, fit walkers, especially now that warmer weather is here. Bring plenty of water. Joint walk with Bush Club. Hazards: Uneven, rocky tracks, muddy after rain. Steep ascents/descents requiring stamina and balance. Very good fitness needed: Cumulative 880m ascent/510m descent. It is Grade 3+ Limit:15.
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From: 22 Oct 2025, 7:40AM 2025-10-22 07:40:00 Australia/Sydney NPA Walk, Cowan to Berowra Please check and update times and meeting location. Get latest information at https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?activities=cowan-to-berowra-4 This is one of the most challenging sections of the Great North Walk, passing Berowra Waters ferry, with steep, uneven ascents and descents.The walk starts down a firetrail, with some interesting sandstone caves and overhangs, then descends into a valley before crossing Joe Crafts Creek. Some fairly steep sections have iron rungs to assist with the descent to Berowra Waters. We follow the creek then start climbing on steps hewn into the sandstone, to a firetrail and there’s a short break and photo-stop at the Naa Badu Lookout before completing the long, steady ascent to Berowra Station. More suitable for regular, fit walkers, especially now that warmer weather is here. Bring plenty of water. Joint walk with Bush Club. Newcastle train leaves Central at 6.50 am. Early start to avoid hottest part of the day. If parking at Berowra and catching train to Cowan, be aware that parking lots can fill up. Allow plenty of time to walk back to station in case you have to park some distance away. Cowan to Berowra NPA | Cheryl Caraian