Natural Bridge Track to Davidson Park

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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	(-33.7630021,151.2294182)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Warringah Road, A38 Turn on to Hilmer Street then drive for 120 m Turn left onto Primrose Avenue and drive for another 115 m Turn right onto Bantry Bay Road and drive for another 940 m Turn sharp right onto Grattan Crescent and drive for another 285 m
Finish	(-33.7732197,151.2058526)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 20 m pass the car park (10 m on your left). Then pass the toilet (145 m on your left). Then pass the water tap (55 m on your left). Then pass the "Ararat Reserve" (20 m on your left). After another 45 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 230 m veer right. After another 15 m pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 45 m veer left. After another 470 m find the "Natural Bridge" (on your left). Natural Bridge The Natural Bridge is a sandstone arch in Garigal National Park. The arch spans an unnamed creek feeding into Bantry Bay. The Natural Bridge track uses this arch to cross the creek, and is not always noticed by walkers as the surrounding vegetation hides the full view of the feature from the track. The arch has formed the eroding forces of water flowing down the creek. The arch provides an interesting natural feature to explore and enjoy.
	After another 40 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Currie Road via the Currie Road Trail. Details below. After another 220 m turn left.
	After another 185 m continue straight.
	After another 1.5 km veer right. After another 410 m find the "Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine complex" (30 m on your left). Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine complex The Magazine Buildings were the premier storage facility for merchants' explosives between 1915 and 1974. During this time, the carefully constructed building where crucial for the safe storage of explosives used for building public works such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and additionally used by the Australian Navy during World War II. There is currently no public access to the site, and the buildings are best viewed from across the water at Bantry Bay Picnic Area, or anywhere on the other side of Bantry Bay. After another 970 m find the "Flat Rock Beach" (30 m on your left). Flat Rock Beach Flat Rock Beach is a small, south-facing beach on Middle Harbour, in Garigal National Park. The sand is deposited on a rock shelf that pokes through in places, forming interesting sculptures. The beach is frequented by walkers and boaters enjoying their day by the water. The beach can be accessed by a bush track from the end of Killarney Drive, Killarney Heights. Historically, the beach was a popular picnic area and serviced by a ferry in the early 1900's. Today, there are no facilities, but some shade is provided by the trees at the back of the beach.
	After another 60 m continue straight.
	After another 60 m turn right. Then head down the steps (about 130 m long)
	The starting point of an alternate access track. Alternate end of the walk on Killarney Drive. Details below. After another 15 m turn right.
	After another 800 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. Alternate end of the walk on Downpatrick Road. Details below. After another 800 m continue straight. After another 380 m pass the car park (30 m on your left).
	After another 305 m come to the end.

An alternate access point from/to Currie Road via the Currie Road Trail.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then head down the steps
	After another 40 m come to the end.
	Start.
	After another 230 m come to the end.
	At the intersection of Currie Road Trail & Natural Bridge Track Start heading along Currie Road Trail (a vehicle track). After another 230 m (at the intersection of Currie Road Trail & Serrata Mountain Bike Track) continue straight, to head along Currie Road Trail. After another 6 m pass the sign (on your right). After another 105 m continue straight, to head along Currie Road Trail. After another 550 m head through/around the gate.
	Continue another 3 m to find at the intersection of Currie Road & Currie Road Trail at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Natural Bridge Track to Davidson Park

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	6.7 km
Time	3 h to 4 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 20 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	20 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Terrey Hills Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  18°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy morning, becoming partly cloudy this afternoon. Slight chance of a shower early this morning and again late this evening. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h, increasing to 25 to 35 km/h in the east and reaching up to 50 km/h along the coastal fringe, before becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  13°C → 20°C
  Cloud clearing.
  20% chance of rain
  
  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.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Showers increasing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  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.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  14°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southeasterly during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  12°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Showers increasing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  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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