BushwalkBushwalk
4 h, 6 h to 2 days
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| Mode | Special (Even when timetabled trains only stop at Wondabyne Station when passengers have requested the stop. Let the train guard know you want to get off at Wondabyne Station as you get on the train. Travel in the last carriage and exit from the last doors as the platform is very short. To catch the train from Wondabyne, wave to the driver so they know to stop. This is remote train station, there is no road access. Access by foot, boat or train only.) Train |
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After 10 m find the "Wondabyne" (65 m on your left).
 Wondabyne
Wondabyne
Wondabyne is situated in Brisbane Waters National Park on the banks of Mullet River, which feeds into the Hawkesbury River north of Brooklyn. The area is defined by the National Park's flora and fauna, the quarry, railway station and a few houses sitting above the water around the river. The quarry produced sandstone building materials, used in the construction of the National War Memorial in Canberra. More recently, in 2000, the quarry was re-opened for restoration of St Mary's Cathedral spire in Sydney. Wondabyne Station, named after the nearby Mt Wondabyne, was built in 1889 and exclusively used for the quarry - it was then known as Mullet Creek Station. The station is one of the smallest on the line and one of very few railway stations in a NSW National Park. When you catch the train to Wondabyne, let the guard know you want to get off at Wondabyne Station, otherwise the train will not stop. Travel in the last carriage as the platform is very short. To catch the train from Wondabyne, wave to the driver.
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Wondabyne is situated in Brisbane Waters National Park on the banks of Mullet River, which feeds into the Hawkesbury River north of Brooklyn. The area is defined by the National Park's flora and fauna, the quarry, railway station and a few houses sitting above the water around the river. The quarry produced sandstone building materials, used in the construction of the National War Memorial in Canberra. More recently, in 2000, the quarry was re-opened for restoration of St Mary's Cathedral spire in Sydney. Wondabyne Station, named after the nearby Mt Wondabyne, was built in 1889 and exclusively used for the quarry - it was then known as Mullet Creek Station. The station is one of the smallest on the line and one of very few railway stations in a NSW National Park. When you catch the train to Wondabyne, let the guard know you want to get off at Wondabyne Station, otherwise the train will not stop. Travel in the last carriage as the platform is very short. To catch the train from Wondabyne, wave to the driver.
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After another 960 m (at the intersection of Rifle Range Firetrail & Pindar Walking Track) turn left, to head along Pindar Walking Track.
After another 1.3 km find the "Mt Pindar lookout" (25 m on your left).
 Mt Pindar lookout
Mt Pindar lookout
From the rocky perch of Mt Pindar, Brisbane Waters National Park, you can enjoy views over Mullet Creek, Dangar Island and the Hawkesbery River. This is an informal lookout, with no fencing or other facilities.
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From the rocky perch of Mt Pindar, Brisbane Waters National Park, you can enjoy views over Mullet Creek, Dangar Island and the Hawkesbery River. This is an informal lookout, with no fencing or other facilities.
After another 480 m find the "Pindar Pool" (15 m on your left).
 Pindar Pool
Pindar Pool
The pool between Mt Pindar and Pindar Cave is an ephemeral (short-lived, unreliable) waterhole. The pool is a refreshing place for a swim when full, with many birds enjoying the area too. The pool is a 10m by 5m tub which is quite deep. Being ephemeral, it is not always full of water.
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The pool between Mt Pindar and Pindar Cave is an ephemeral (short-lived, unreliable) waterhole. The pool is a refreshing place for a swim when full, with many birds enjoying the area too. The pool is a 10m by 5m tub which is quite deep. Being ephemeral, it is not always full of water.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Pindar Waterfall. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. 
Continue another 250 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 5.7 km to get back to the start.
About 30 m past the end is "Pindar Cave".
 Pindar Cave
Pindar Cave
Pindar Cave, Brisbane Waters National Park, is a large expanse of overhanging rock. The cave is made by a sandstone overhang of 15m, which spans approximately 50m along the hillside. The floor of the cave is a good spot for a sleep, while the roof of the cave is black from many campfires. Access to water is relatively good, however the waterfall and nearby pool are ephemeral (transient) streams with irregular and unreliable water patterns.
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Pindar Cave, Brisbane Waters National Park, is a large expanse of overhanging rock. The cave is made by a sandstone overhang of 15m, which spans approximately 50m along the hillside. The floor of the cave is a good spot for a sleep, while the roof of the cave is black from many campfires. Access to water is relatively good, however the waterfall and nearby pool are ephemeral (transient) streams with irregular and unreliable water patterns.
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Class 5/6 Very challenging |
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| Length | 11.5 km |
| Time | 4 h, 6 h to 2 days |
| Quality of track | Rough unclear track (5/6) |
| Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
| Signage | No directional signs (5/6) |
| Infrastructure | No facilities provided (5/6) |
| Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) |
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After another 130 m head up the steps (about 30 m long)
After another 70 m come to "Pindar Falls".
