This walk starts at the top of the ridge and leads through a field of wildflowers (in spring and early summer), past some panoramic water views and down to Patonga Village for fish and chips. Starting on the Tony Doyle Track, this walk passes the old Warrah Trig and then visits Warrah Lookout, a great site. After a short walk along a wide trail, you then follow the Patonga Track down the hill, passing some large angophoras and more water views before heading down to the beach at Patonga.
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Cross sectional view of the Warrah Trig to Patonga bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Warrah Trig to Patonga bushwalking track
Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
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Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length
2.2km
Time
1 Hr
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Grade 3/6
Track: Moderate
AS 2156.1
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Signs
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing
Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk. Gradient
1km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 590m has short steep hills. The remaining (560m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 2.2km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 1.8km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 330m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 2.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 2.2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 1.2km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 920m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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Warrah car park
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Warrah Trig Station Walk: Easy - footpath
Length = 32 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = 0 m
From Warrah car park, this walk follows the 'Tony Doyle Track' sign[1] up the steps and sandstone footpath. The path winds a short distance up to a rock platform with the old Warrah Trig station, and offering filtered distant views.
Warrah Trig Station
Alt = 164 m
Warrah Trig Station is part of a national geodetic survey established during the 1970's. The 'Triangulation station' (aka trigonometrical or trig station) is a distinct marker once clear of trees, and would have been visible for many kilometers in the area. There are many such trig stations around Australia, which were used to help in surveying. Each station has a know position and altitude, which allows surveyors to use triangulation and determine another point's location. With advances in technology, these trig stations have been abandoned and superseded. The trig station is now surrounded by trees, with some filtered views along the Hawkesbury River[2]. The area is rich with wildflowers in spring.
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Warrah Trig Station
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Warrah Lookout intersection Walk: Easy - footpath
Length = 308 m
Time = 7 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -39 m
Continue straight: From the trig station, this walk heads toward the water view, down the timber staircase. At the bottom of the timber stairs, the walk follows the sandstone footpath (and another set of timber stairs) and stone steps, winding down the hill. The footpath passes over and between a few rock platforms on the way. The path leads to a signposted intersection with the Pearl Beach / Patonga fire trail and a sign pointing back up to 'Warrah Car Park'[3].
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Warrah Lookout intersection
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Warrah Lookout Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - footpath
Length = 70 m
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -12 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads between the timber posts and follows the 'Warrah Lookout' sign[4] along the sandstone footpath. The path leads through the bush for a short distance, coming to the fenced Warrah Lookout. (Beware of informal side tracks that lead to unfenced sections of cliff.) (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn left to continue along this walk.)
Warrah Lookout
Alt = 114 m
Warrah Lookout is a mostly fenced lookout on a large sandstone platform. The lookout provides fantastic views across the Hawkesbury River. From left to right, you can see along the escarpment which forms the southern boundary of Brisbane Water National Park, out to the Pacific Ocean, Barrenjoey Headland, West Head, along Cowan Creek, Juno Point and along the escarpment to Patonga. This is a great place to spend some time soaking up the views.
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Warrah Lookout intersection
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Int of Pearl Beach / Patonga fire trail and Patonga track Walk: Easy - servicetrail
Length = 369 m
Time = 9 mins
Climb = 26 m
Descent = -12 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows 'Patonga' sign[5] uphill along the management trail. After 100m, the trail passes a track on the left (marked with 5 large boulders - this informal track leads to an unfenced view). This walk continues along the management trail and, after a short steeper uphill section, the trail comes to an intersection with the signposted 'Patogna' track[6] on the left.
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Int of Pearl Beach / Patonga fire trail and Patonga track
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Broken Bay View Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 328 m
Time = 6 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -14 m
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the Great North Walk arrow and 'Patonga' sign[7] along the narrow track. The track winds gently through the bush, with the occasional water glimpse to the left. After a short time, the track leads to a few large Sydney Red Gums and a large unfenced rock platform on the left (just before a few Great North Walk arrow markers) - this is the Broken Bay view.
Broken Bay View
Alt = 124 m
Broken Bay View is an informal, unnamed and unfenced vantage point at the top of the cliffs, east of Patonga. The large rock platform has a number of large Sydney Red Gums, providing some shade. There are great views across the Hawkesbury River, along Cowan Creek and to West Head. The views to the left extend past Lion Island to Barrenjoey Head and out to the Pacific Ocean.
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Broken Bay View
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Eastern end of Patonga Beach Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 593 m
Time = 21 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -122 m
Veer right: From Broken Bay view, this walk follows the GNW arrows down the hill along the track. After a little while, the track heads down between some rock and comes to an unfenced rock platform with great views across the water. Here, the track turns right then soon heads down some steps between more rocks, after which the track flattens out for a while. Near the end of the ridge, the track turns right and heads down to the beach. The track comes out at the eastern end of Patonga Beach, at a GNW signpost[8] and next to some beach cottages. This area is also know as 'Dark Corner'[9].
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Eastern end of Patonga Beach
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Warrah Reserve boat ramp Walk: Easy - beach
Length = 166 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -2 m
Continue straight: From the eastern end of the beach, this walk follows the power lines across the sand, keeping the water to the left. The walk soon heads around the gate, across the car park and comes to the Warrah Reserve boat ramp.
Warrah Reserve boat ramp
Alt = 2 m
Warrah Reserve boat ramp provides a large car park and access to both the boat ramp and Patonga Beach. There are garbage bins, a picnic table and information board. The boat ramp offers good views along the beach to 'Dark Corner', found at the eastern end of Patonga Beach.
(1.8 km)
Warrah Reserve boat ramp
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Patonga Wharf car park Walk: Easy - road
Length = 361 m
Time = 7 mins
Climb = 12 m
Descent = -12 m
Continue straight: From the boat ramp, this walk follows the road[10], keeping the water to the left for 220m to then turn left, following a GNW arrow post[11], down along Patonga Drive. The walk then soon leads past a 'The Great North Walk' sign[12] opposite the toilet block[13] and continues down past 'Eve Williams Memorial Oval'[14][15][16] for 70m to a car park at Patonga Wharf[17], opposite some shops[18]. (Alternatively it is possible to walk along the sandy beach[19] from the Boat ramp to the wharf.)
Patonga Village
Alt = 2 m
Patonga Village is a lovely small township on the Hawkesbury River. Just near the ferry wharf are a few helpful facilities:
The Eve Williams Memorial Oval[20], where you will find a large pavilion[21], drinking water[22] and public toilets[23].
A fish and chips shop (and general store)[24] is open reasonable hours, where you can buy lunch, a coffee[25] and basic supplies (fishing needs, milk, canned food)[26].
Patonga Beach Hotel[27] is available for a cold drink at the bar[28] or a meal on the deck[29], or even overnight accommodation[30] (from $242 a couple) ph: 02 4379 1111.
Catch the ferry from Patonga Beach
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info Use these links to plan your Ferry (and train) trip from the end of this walk.
Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|There is no regular ferry service between Patonga and Brooklyn any more. You can easily grab a water taxi (about $80+). If you are part of a large group they can also organise a larger boat carrying 35 passengers (about $16 pp). Phone 0410 554 777 to book. Enjoy the boat ride.
Catch a ferry to Brooklyn (Haweksburry River Station) There is no regular ferry service between Patonga and Brooklyn any more. You can easily grab a water taxi (about $80+). If you are part of a large group they can also organise a larger boat carrying 35 passengers (about $16 pp). Phone 0410 554 777 to book. Enjoy the boat ride. Get Timetable
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 8 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.
Brisbane Water National ParkLink to official closures and fire bans page Brisbane Waters National Park is situated south west of Gosford perched on the Hawkesbury River. The park is characterised by sandstone features, Aboriginal engravings, flowery heaths, bird life and spectacular water views. Brisbane Waters NP has many bushwalks through the are with the Great North Walk passing through the middle of the park. Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park feesCampingFacilities I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment.
Hiking near Sydney 
Track: Moderate
1 km
There is free parking available.
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
Catch a ferry to Brooklyn (Haweksburry River Station) 
not too much longer now :)