This short walk is a great way to see a slice of what Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park has on offer. The track visits some historic Aboriginal engravings, and enjoys water views, heath and forest environments. The America Bay track also throws in a waterfall for your enjoyment - from the top of the fall, walkers won't see much of the fall itself, however the outlook is lovely and the walk very enjoyable. This track one of two ways to access America Bay - the other is by boat. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
America Bay Track sign. | Photo by adminAmerica Bay Track. | Photo by adminAboriginal Engravings. | Photo by adminCreek running into America Bay Waterfall. | Photo by adminAmerica Bay from Waterfall. | Photo by adminAmerica Bay Waterfall cliff. | Photo by adminLeaf. | Photo by adminTrack down to America Bay. | Photo by adminAmerica Bay Beach. | Photo by admin
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.
Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions
From Mona Vale Road, A3, Terrey Hills.
Turn on to then drive for 30 m
Turn slight left onto McCarrs Creek Road and drive for another 25 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto McCarrs Creek Road and drive for another 5 km
Turn left onto West Head Road and drive for another 350 m
Turn slight left onto West Head Road and drive for another 8.1 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the road, this follows the 'America Bay Track' sign into the bush following the clear track to soon come to a 3-way intersection marked with a pole. Keep left at this intersection to continue along the America Bay Track (the track to the right leads to the Aboriginal engravings).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of America Bay Track & West Head Road Start heading along America Bay Track (a walking track).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to America Bay Aboriginal Engravings. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 95 m continue straight, to head along America Bay Track.
After another 830 m find the "America Bay Waterfall" (20 m on your left).
America Bay Waterfall
America Bay Waterfall
America Bay Waterfall, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a large 30m cliff, over which a creek cascades. From the top of the fall, views over America Bay can be enjoyed.
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America Bay Waterfall, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a large 30m cliff, over which a creek cascades. From the top of the fall, views over America Bay can be enjoyed.
Then come to a viewpoint.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 930 m to get back to the start.
An optional side trip to America Bay Aboriginal Engravings.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 70 m come to "America Bay Aboriginal Engravings".
America Bay Aboriginal Engravings
America Bay Aboriginal Engravings
The engravings, just off the America Bay track, depict a woman over a whale, with sharks or fish surrounding. These engravings are situated in a small flat rock clearing - be careful not to step on the engravings or mark the rock surface.
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The engravings, just off the America Bay track, depict a woman over a whale, with sharks or fish surrounding. These engravings are situated in a small flat rock clearing - be careful not to step on the engravings or mark the rock surface.
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 70 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
America Bay
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
1.9 km
Time
45 min to 1 h 15 min
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)
Bushwalk
45 min to 1 h 15 min
After another 830 m find the "America Bay Waterfall" (20 m on your left).
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Then come to a viewpoint.
After another 70 m come to "America Bay Aboriginal Engravings".
