Bungaroo and Founders Way Loop

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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	(-33.7431484,151.1761651)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Mona Vale Road, A3 Turn on to Link Road then drive for 500 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Horace Street and drive for another 1.1 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hunter Avenue and drive for another 1.1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the intersection, this walk follows the Founders Way service trail, heading away from the road and past a picnic seat, continuing along to the 'T' intersection with the pipeline track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 70 m turn left, to head along Pipeline track.
	After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Pipeline track.
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of Pipeline track & Bungaroo Track) veer left, to head along Bungaroo Track (a walking track).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Int of Gov. Phillip and Bungaroo tracks. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.3 km turn sharp right. After another 490 m find the "Pipeline" (on your right). Pipeline This pipeline is unearthed at Hunter Street, St Ives, and travels through Garigal National Park, across Middle Harbour Creek to John Oxley Drive, Sorlie. The pipe carries water under pressure From Ryde to Pymble to the reservoir at Beacon Hill. The old smaller-capacity pipe can still be seen running parallel to the larger pipe.
	Turn sharp right, to head along Pipeline track. After another 470 m continue straight, to head along Pipeline track.
	After another 800 m (at the intersection of Pipeline track & Bungaroo Track) continue straight, to head along Pipeline track.
	After another 45 m continue straight, to head along Pipeline track.
	After another 115 m turn right.
	After another 70 m come to the end.

An optional side trip to Int of Gov. Phillip and Bungaroo tracks.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Bungaroo Track. After another 200 m cross the stepping stones
	After another 30 m come to the end. About 20 m past the end is "Bungaroo". Bungaroo Governor Arthur Phillip (first governor of NSW) described this section of the river as where "the flowing of the tide ceased". Phillip and his party of nine camped here in 1788 whilst looking for land suitable for farming. John White (Surgeon General) described the the area as "the most desert, wild and solitary seclusion that the imagination can form any idea of". Over the past 200 years the river has changed, but somewhere not far upstream of the stepping stone is Bungaroo. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 230 m to the main route.

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Directions & comments

Start heading along Bungaroo Track.

After another 200 m cross the stepping stones

After another 30 m come to the end.

About 20 m past the end is "Bungaroo".

Bungaroo

Governor Arthur Phillip (first governor of NSW) described this section of the river as where "the flowing of the tide ceased". Phillip and his party of nine camped here in 1788 whilst looking for land suitable for farming. John White (Surgeon General) described the the area as "the most desert, wild and solitary seclusion that the imagination can form any idea of". Over the past 200 years the river has changed, but somewhere not far upstream of the stepping stone is Bungaroo.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 230 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Bungaroo and Founders Way Loop

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	3.4 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 3 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
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)

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Bungaroo
Governor Arthur Phillip (first governor of NSW) described this section of the river as where "the flowing of the tide ceased". Phillip and his party of nine camped here in 1788 whilst looking for land suitable for farming. John White (Surgeon General) described the the area as "the most desert, wild and solitary seclusion that the imagination can form any idea of". Over the past 200 years the river has changed, but somewhere not far upstream of the stepping stone is Bungaroo.

Pipeline
This pipeline is unearthed at Hunter Street, St Ives, and travels through Garigal National Park, across Middle Harbour Creek to John Oxley Drive, Sorlie. The pipe carries water under pressure From Ryde to Pymble to the reservoir at Beacon Hill. The old smaller-capacity pipe can still be seen running parallel to the larger pipe.

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Weather Forecast
- Terrey Hills Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  18°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely later tonight. The chance of a thunderstorm later tonight. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  13°C → 20°C
  Cloud clearing.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 25 to 35 km/h before dawn then becoming south to southwesterly and light in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Showers increasing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy morning, clearing to a mostly sunny afternoon. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day then tending northerly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  14°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  12°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southeasterly during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Showers increasing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  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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