This walk follows a well-defined management trail to one of the best views of Cowan Creek in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. At the halfway point, there is a great spot to sit, relax and enjoy the scenery and the surrounds. Let us begin by acknowledging the Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Perimeter Trail sign near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Locked gate on western end of Perimeter Trail. | Photo by admin, 2010.Horse riding information sign near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Perimeter Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Long Trail sign on Perimeter Trail. | Photo by admin, 2007.Perimeter Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Perimeter Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Boots a bit muddy :). | Photo by admin, 2010.Wilkin's Track near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.The sandy Wilkin's Track near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Wilkins Track. | Photo by admin, 2010.Wax Flowers (Eriostemon australis) on Wilkins Track. | Photo by admin, 2010.Trees on Wilkin's Track. | Photo by admin, 2010.'Walkers only' sign on Wilkins Track. | Photo by admin, 2010.
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.
Turn right onto Mallawa Road and drive for another 790 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail around the locked gate with 'Perimeter Track 7.1km One-Way' sign. This walk continues on the trail (passing an information sign after about 30m) for about 300m. This walk continues to follows the trail for about 400m, until coming to a signposted (The Long Trail) three-way intersection (on the left) This intersection is reached about 10m after a track on the right is passed.....
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Directions & comments
Start.
Find the car park at the start.
After 25 m head through/around the gate.
After another 130 m pass the sign (20 m on your left).
After another 580 m continue straight.
After another 20 m continue straight.
After another 1.2 km turn left.
After another 620 m come to a gate.
Then find the "Wilkins Track Lookout" (on your right).
Wilkins Track Lookout
Wilkins Track Lookout
The Wilkins Track Lookout of Terrey Hills, offers good views over Cowan Creek after a short, mostly level walk. Wilkins Track Lookout consists of an unfenced level sandstone platform with the ground dropping away dramatically to the north, offering fabulous views through trees down over Cowan Creek.
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The Wilkins Track Lookout of Terrey Hills, offers good views over Cowan Creek after a short, mostly level walk. Wilkins Track Lookout consists of an unfenced level sandstone platform with the ground dropping away dramatically to the north, offering fabulous views through trees down over Cowan Creek.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.6 km to get back to the start.
A viewpoint.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
The Wilkins Track
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
5.2 km
Time
1 h 45 min to 3 h 30 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
1 h 45 min to 3 h 30 min
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Find the car park at the start.
After 25 m head through/around the gate.
After another 130 m pass the sign (20 m on your left).
Then find the "Wilkins Track Lookout" (on your right).
