Engravings Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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 There Transport options and directions

Start	(-33.7819415,151.237195)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Manly Road, A8 Turn on to then drive for 255 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Frenchs Forest Road and drive for another 2.6 km
Finish	(-33.7638859,151.2320269)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the corner of the car park with the information signs, the walk heads into the bush and down the wooden steps to the bottom, where it flattens out at the signposted intersection with the Engraving Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Seaforth Oval (about 7 m back from the start). Seaforth Oval Seaforth Oval is a large playing oval on the Wakehurst Parkway in North Balgowlah. It is managed by Manly Council, who have also recently been upgrading the Timber Getters Track in association with NPWS. There is a distant view of Chatswood from the oval. There are toilets, but they are usually locked. There is a large car park, shelter and sign with information about the Harbour to Hawkesbury walk. There is a car park (about 5 m back from the start). Find the sign at the start.
	After another 35 m (at the intersection of Engraving Track & Timbergetters Track) turn right, to head along Engraving Track. After another 55 m pass the sign.
	After another 440 m continue straight, to head along Engraving Track. After another 460 m continue straight, to head along Engraving Track.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Engraving Track & Gahnia Mountain Bike Track) continue straight, to head along Engraving Track.
	After another 95 m continue straight, to head along Engraving Track. After another 135 m continue straight, to head along Engraving Track.
	After another 460 m continue straight, to head along Engraving Track. After another 130 m find the "Rock Engraving Site" (6 m on your left). Rock Engraving Site This protected site boasts a number of Aboriginal engravings in the sandstone platform. The area is fenced off from the Engraving Track, limiting the view of the engravings. Remember this area has special meaning to the traditional owners, and care should be taken to preserve this site for future generations. After another 200 m head through/around the gate.
	Continue straight, to head along Engraving Track.
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Bantry Bay Road & Bayview Close) continue straight, to head along Bantry Bay Road.
	After another 180 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Engravings Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.2 km
Time	40 min to 45 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	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

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Seaforth Oval
Seaforth Oval is a large playing oval on the Wakehurst Parkway in North Balgowlah. It is managed by Manly Council, who have also recently been upgrading the Timber Getters Track in association with NPWS. There is a distant view of Chatswood from the oval. There are toilets, but they are usually locked. There is a large car park, shelter and sign with information about the Harbour to Hawkesbury walk.

Rock Engraving Site
This protected site boasts a number of Aboriginal engravings in the sandstone platform. The area is fenced off from the Engraving Track, limiting the view of the engravings. Remember this area has special meaning to the traditional owners, and care should be taken to preserve this site for future generations.

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Sydney Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 8 December
  
  28°C
  Shower or two developing.
  70% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and evening. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:30am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Monday 9 December
  
  18°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  20°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the evening. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  19°C → 26°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then tending southeasterly during the afternoon.
  
  Thursday 12 December
  
  19°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Friday 13 December
  
  20°C → 30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Saturday 14 December
  
  20°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Garigal National Park alerts
  Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management’
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2024 and 31 January 2025 in Garigal National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  
  All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
  For more information, contact the local park office on:
  Forestville 9451 3479 (business hours)
  NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
  
  Closed areas: Flat Rock track partial closure
  The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed as the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
  Please note:
  
  Walkers heading west should exit Flat Rock track at the eastern end of Killarney Drive and use Killarney Drive until you reach Downpatrick Street. Then walk down the street and re-enter Flat Rock track from the Downpatrick Street fire trail.
  
  Walkers heading east should exit Flat Rock track at the Downpatrick Street fire trail and use Downpatrick Street, then Killarney Drive until you reach the end of Killarney Drive. Re-enter Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance.
  
  For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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