Named after the traditional owners, the Darri People, this track starts at Bedford Ave, Turramurra. The track follows a narrow piece of bushland along the upper reaches of Cowan Creek, into Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. The official Darri track finishes at the intersection with Warrimoo track, however this walk continues back to Warrimoo Rd. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Start of the Darri Track. | Photo by admin, 2007.Following the service trail. | Photo by admin, 2007.Heading through the bush. | Photo by admin, 2009.Dropping down into the valley. | Photo by admin, 2009.Crossing the creek. | Photo by admin, 2009.Continuing through the valley. | Photo by admin, 2009.Following the Darri Track signs. | Photo by admin, 2009.Following the track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Crossing a small creek. | Photo by admin, 2009.Climbing up the side of the valley. | Photo by admin, 2007.Metal staircase. | Photo by admin, 2009.Following the side of the hill. | Photo by admin, 2009.Entering Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. | Photo by admin, 2009.Rock steps. | Photo by admin, 2009.The Darri Track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Intersection of the Warrimoo Track. | Photo by admin, 2009.The Warrimoo Track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Coming to the carpark off Warrimoo Road. | Photo by admin, 2009.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Getting started From opposite 18 Bedford Ave, this walk follows the service trail around the metal gate and past the 'Terramerragal Reserve' sign, soon passing the information sign about the Darri Track. This wide track winds down the hill and crosses a small creek, and then follows Cowan Creek downstream. After passing through the dense bush, enjoying the occasional view of the small creek (and avoiding a small false track off to the right), this track comes to an intersection with a service trail coming in from the left, at the concrete ditch.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Darri Track & Bedford Avenue Start heading along Darri Track (a vehicle track).
After another 490 m turn left, to head along Darri Track.
After another 230 m continue straight, to head along Darri Track.
After another 790 m continue straight, to head along Darri Track.
After another 720 m turn sharp right, to head along Darri Track.
After another 35 m turn sharp left.
After another 1000 m continue straight.
After another 510 m turn right, to head along Warrimoo Track.
After another 490 m come to the end.
"Ku-ring-gai National Park - Carpark".
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Darri Track
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
4.3 km
Time
1 h 45 min to 3 h 30 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
1 h 45 min to 3 h 30 min
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After another 490 m turn left, to head along Darri Track.
After another 230 m continue straight, to head along Darri Track.
"Ku-ring-gai National Park - Carpark".