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Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Drive to Northern end of Crosslands Carpark
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Crosslands	Alt = 1 m
Crosslands Reserve is lovely and long mixed use picnic area, spanning along the edge of Berowra Creek. There are picnic tables[1], electric barbecues[2], toilets[3], car parking[4], a children's playground[5], garbage bins[6], camping area, toilets[fac=8086] and town water[7]. The southern part of Crosslands is managed by Hornsby Council[8] and the northern half by the NPWS within the Berowra Valley National Park[9]. The first inhabitants of this area were a subgroup of the Dharug people who enjoyed the sandstone caves, fish and abundant plant life in the area. It is now managed by Hornsby Shire Council, but in 1856 Matthew Charlton asked Burton Crossland to be caretaker on this area. Burton built a house and made a living by harvesting timber, growing fruit, fishing and boat-building[10].

(0 km) Northern end of Crosslands Carpark to Crosslands North Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 263 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -2 m
From the northern end of Crosslands car park[11] (at the far northern end of Somerville Rd, Hornsby Heights), this walk follows the 'Newcastle' arrow[12] on the large 'Great North Walk' sign around the locked gate[fac=8043] and along the sealed old road[13]. The walk continues along the old road for just over 150m passing 4 picnic tables[fac=8044][fac=8045][fac=8046][fac=8047] to come to a y-intersection[14]. At the intersection this walk veers right, past the 'Place of Winds' sign[15] and wetland[16] (on your right). This walk continues along this old road for a little longer, coming to an intersection marked with a large 'Crosslands' information board[17] and 'Great North walk' sign[18]. This is just on the edge of the northern picnic area[19], not far from the toilet block[20][fac=8052].

Crosslands North Picnic area	Alt = 1 m
The northern section of Crosslands is in Berowra Valley NP and is a less formal picnic area compared with the southern area. There is a toilet block[fac=8052][21][22] and a few sandy beaches with direct access to the water[23]. Here you will find a few picnic tables[fac=8044][fac=8045][fac=8046][fac=8047][fac=8049][fac=8048] and shelters[fac=8050][fac=8051][24], as well as garbage bins[25]. The eastern side is home to a boardwalk exploring the estuarine wetland[26]. A pleasant area to rest and enjoy the water. Fires are only permitted in formally established fire places[27] .

(0.26 km) Crosslands North to Estuaries viewing platform int. Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - duckboard	Length = 215 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 7 m	Descent = -5 m
Turn right: From the intersection at the northern picnic area[28], this walk follows the 'Great North Walk' sign[29] along the timber boardwalk[30][fac=8085]. The timber boardwalks winds through the mangroves for about 60m, coming to a firm dirt track[31] which leads for another 70m to a second timber boardwalk[32]. The second boardwalk leads for another 70m, past 'Mangrove Food Cycle' information signs[33] to come to an 3-way intersection[34] in the boardwalk with the estuaries viewing platform boardwalk[35] (on your left).

(0.48 km) Estuaries viewing platform int. to Estuaries viewing platform Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 12 m	Time =
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -2 m
Turn left: From the intersection[36], this walk follows the timber boardwalk between the handrails[37] towards the waterview[38] for about 10m to find the fenced timber lookout[39] with two seats[fac=8053].

Berowra Creek (Estuarie) Lookout	Alt = 3 m
The Estuarie lookout over Berowara Creek is found at the end of the wheelchair-accessible walk in Crosslands area. The timber lookout platform provides great views over Berowra Creek[40], the timber fence is 95cm high[41]. There are also information signs about the local flora and fauna[42] and the 'Original Inhabitants'[43]. There are two timber bench seats[fac=8053][44] encouraging you to take some time to soak up this view.

Drive from Northern end of Crosslands Carpark
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Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Kathmandu	236 Pacific Hwy (Westfield), Hornsby	(02) 9476 1399	8.7 km
CampHikeClimb	20 George St, Hornsby	(02) 9476 5767	8.6 km
All Camping Supplies	12 Railway Pde, Thornleigh	(02) 9481 0473	12 km
One Stop Adventure Shop	1045 Victoria Rd , West Ryde	(02) 9858 5844	20.1 km
Paddlecraft	3B / 1714 Pittwater Road, Bayview	02 9997 8015	17.8 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Crosslands to Berowra Creek Lookout.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Crosslands to Berowra Creek Lookout Click to re-center search
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	3 km (to the ENE)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	12 km (to the S)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	26 km (to the SW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	27 km (to the NE)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	38 km (to the S)

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place.
(Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 7 years ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

°C (feels like °) km/h from the % humidity     (as at ) Wed       29° Showers. Likely storm developing. Thu 19°|25° Possible shower. Fri 18°|30° Partly cloudy. Sat 16°|24° Possible late shower.

Berowra Valley National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
Following the Berowra Creek the Berowra Valley National Park is located on the Hornsby Plateau and is made up of typical Hawkesbury Sandstone. The great North walk, Benowie walking track, and many other great walks stretch spann this park. The area has varied vegetation including many different sorts of Eucalyptus and plenty of native animals, includingl swamp wallibies, water dragons, bandicoots, Lyre Birds, and bush turkeys. There are several campsites within the Park, and Crosslands Reserve is also a popular spot near the middle of the park.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping
Current Park Closure information for Berowra Valley National Park
Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM
Safety alerts: Quarry trail and Benowie walking track restricted access
Access restrictions are in place along trails that traverse the land managed by the Hornsby Rifle Range. Restricted areas include:

• an 800m section of trail, 2km in from the Quarry Road entrance at Dural
• an 800m section of trail, 300m in from the Stewart Avenue entrance at Hornsby
• a 750m section of the Benowie walking track between Steele Bridge and Fishponds Waterholes.

Shooting times are between 9am and 4.30pm, 7 days a week. All visitors wishing to access the restricted sections of trail during these times must request prior authorisation by contacting the Hornsby Rifle Range on their 24 hour contact number 0417 201 606. Consult the map on Page vii of the Berowra Valley National Park Draft Plan of Management to plan alternative routes during these hours. Visit the website for further information about the Hornsby Rifle Range.

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