This walk follows Moores Creek through several reserves in east Roseville and East Lindfield. The track is named after Australia's 7th Prime Minster, who once lived in the area. The walk explores the ferns and sandstone overhangs of the area, and there are several small waterfalls on Moore creek, which are worth the very short detour to visit. Officially, the Little Digger track finishes near the bottom of the Carlyle road service trail, but we included this section to get back to the road.
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Cross sectional view of the Little Digger Track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Little Digger Track 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
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Signs
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
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
1.6km of this walk has short steep hills and another 360m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (220m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
1km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 790m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (360m) follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 2.2km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 1.7km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 500m requires some bushwalking experience.
Weather
Around 2.1km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 90m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 1.6km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 550m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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Catch the bus to Int of Amarna Pde and Roseville Ave
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Int of Amarna Pde and Roseville Ave
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Upper Little Diggers Falls Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 291 m
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -8 m
From the signposted trackhead at the intersection of Amarna Pde and Roseville Ave, the walk passes the 'Little Digger Track' sign and heads down the steps. The walk then follows the bush track downstream along the creek, keeping the creek to the left. After a little while the track fades for about 10 meters then arrives at the top of a waterfall. The track loops around the rocks, and down to a Y intersection just near the bottom of the same waterfall.
Upper Little Diggers Falls
Alt = 57 m
This unnamed waterfall on Moores creek cascades about 3 meters from a wide sandstone platform into a wide (but shallow) pool below. The falls are surrounded by some lovely Eucalyptus trees with stunning red bark.
(0.29 km)
Upper Little Diggers Falls
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Moores Creek Falls Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 97 m
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -2 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track, keeping the creek on the left. The track heads down stream and soon comes to a rock platform next to a cascade (still on Moores creek).
Upper Moores Creek Falls
Alt = 54 m
This unnamed cascade on Moores creek has a fairly large rock platform on the southern bank of the creek. The area is not fenced, but there is a nice view looking at the moss covered rocks and small rock pools.
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Moores Creek Falls
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Int of Moores Creek Falls track and Amarna Pde Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 43 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = 0 m
Continue straight: From the rock platform, the walk heads down stream a little, keeping the creek on the left, past a large Fern tree where the track turns right and heads up the hill, away from the creek. The walk then climbs a set of steps to come out opposite 27 Amarna Pde, Roseville.
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Int of Moores Creek Falls track and Amarna Pde
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End of Amarna Pde Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road
Length = 39 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -5 m
Turn left: From the intersection the walk follows Amarna Pde towards the golf course, to the end of the road.
(0.47 km)
End of Amarna Pde
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Int of Luxor Pde and Amarna Pde track Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 91 m
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 6 m
Descent = 0 m
Turn left : From the end of Amarna Pde, this walk follows the Little Digger arrow down the stairs, keeping the golf course fence on the right. At the bottom of the stairs, the walk crosses the creek and then veers to the left, following the bush track upstream, along the creek, through the lush vegetation for short distance. The track then turns right, heads up the hill and then up the stairs, arriving near the end of Luxor Pde.
(0.56 km)
Int of Luxor Pde and Amarna Pde track
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End of Luxor Pde Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road
Length = 18 m
Time =
Climb = 0 m
Descent = 0 m
Turn right: From the intersection this, walk follows Luxor Pde a short distance to the end of the road and the 'Little Digger Track' sign pointing to 'Carnarvon Rd 400m'.
(0.58 km)
End of Luxor Pde
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Bend in Golfers Lane Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 76 m
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 10 m
Descent = 0 m
Turn left: From the end of Luxor Pde, this walk follows the 'Little Digger Track' sign pointing up the hill to 'Carnarvon Rd 400m'. The walk heads up the stairs and then flattens out, between the houses, and soon arrives at the bend in Golfers Lane.
(0.66 km)
Bend in Golfers Lane
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End of Carnarvon Road Walk: Easy - road
Length = 305 m
Time = 6 mins
Climb = 6 m
Descent = -9 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows Golfers lane, keeping the timber fences on the right, and soon turns right onto Carnarvon Rd. The walk then heads down the hill to the intersection with Mycumbene Ave. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows Carnarvon Road past the "No through road" sign (parallel to the small laneway) to the cul-de-sac at the end.
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End of Carnarvon Road
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Int of Little Digger and Little Falls Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 245 m
Time = 6 mins
Climb = 4 m
Descent = -31 m
Continue straight: From the end of Carnarvon Road, the walk follows the Little Digger Track sign, stepping up onto the short rock platform and following the bush track up the hill. After passing around the houses, the walk steadily winds down through the gully to the signposted intersection with the Little Falls Track.
(1.21 km)
Int of Little Digger and Little Falls Tracks
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Little Falls Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 31 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -5 m
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the "Little Falls 2min return" arrow along the bush track, heading down the hill and through the ferns to a small flat clearing next to a creek, just down stream from a small waterfall. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn right to continue along this walk.)
Little Falls
Alt = 32 m
Little falls are found along the Little Digger Track in East Lindfield. The small cascade is on Moores Creek, and is a single drop over a sandstone shelf. There is a small clearing on the western bank of the creek making a quiet area to sit and rest whilst trying to spot lyrebirds.
(1.21 km)
Int of Little Digger and Little Falls Tracks
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Int of Little Digger and Babbage Falls Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 133 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 2 m
Descent = -7 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, leaving the signposted 'Little Falls Track' on the right, the walk follows the bush track. The walk winds through the gully and down some wooden steps, continuing along for a little while before coming to the signposted intersection with the 'Babbage Falls Track'.
(1.34 km)
Int of Little Digger and Babbage Falls Tracks
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Babbage Falls Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 8 m
Time =
Climb = 2 m
Descent = 0 m
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Babbage Falls' sign down the short hill, to the rock platform looking down on the Babbage Falls. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn sharp right to continue along this walk.)
Babbage Falls
Alt = 34 m
Babbage Falls are on Moores Creek in East Lindfield, just off the side of the Little Diggers Track. The falls flow off a large rock platform to a small pool in the creek below. Babbage Falls are named in honour of Eden Herschel Babbage. Babbage (1843-1924) was known as 'The Father of Roseville' and was committed to developing a series of tracks through the area which was then known as Roseville park. More info
(1.34 km)
Int of Little Digger and Babbage Falls Tracks
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Moores Creek bridge Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 324 m
Time = 8 mins
Climb = 12 m
Descent = -35 m
Continue straight: From the intersection (with the signposted 'Babbage Falls Track' on the right), the walk follows the bush track, heading north through the gully, winding through the bush and down some rock steps, where it crosses under two large rock overhangs. The walk continues through the bush, crossing a small creek and undulating through the gully until it comes down to the Moores Creek Bridge. (The track does not cross this bridge but it does provide nice views of the creek.)
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Moores Creek bridge
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Carlyle Road track and Little Digger Track Int Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 88 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -1 m
Continue straight: With the Bridge on the right, the walk follows the bush track, heading north through the bush, passing a Little Digger Track information sign and continuing along the now wider track for a short distance before turning left and coming up to the 'T' intersection with the Carlyle Road management trail.
Little Diggers Park
Alt = 9 m
Little Diggers Park is a bushland reserve to the north of Roseville Golf Course. The reserve protects the native flora and fauna on the banks of Moores Creek. The park was named in honour of William Hughes who lived in the area and was Australia's 7th Prime Minister. Billy Hughes was also nicknamed 'little digger' during WW1, a name he carried to his grave in death in 1952. The park is now managed by Ku-ring-gai Council, and regeneration is undertaken by the Moores Creek Bushcare Group. More info
(1.75 km)
Carlyle Road track and Little Digger Track Int.
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Carlyle Rd Track: Moderate - servicetrail
Length = 413 m
Time = 11 mins
Climb = 50 m
Descent = -2 m
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads east, up the hill along the management trail, until coming to the end of Carlyle Rd, where there is a small playground.
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.
Amarna Reserve Amarna Reserve is a pocket of natural bushland owned and managed by Ku-ring-gai Council. The reserve is bound by Luxor Pde, Roseville Ave, Amarna Pde and the golf course. The reserve has Moores Creek as a center piece running its full length as well as a wonderful stand of Sydney red gums. The reserve is cared for by the "Moores Creek Bushcare Group". Region: I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment.
Garigal National ParkLink to official closures and fire bans page Largely following Middle Harbour Creek and stretching from Seaforth in the south to St Ives in the north Garigal National Park is hidden through Sydney's Northern suburbs. Despite how close it is to large urban centres Garigal is quite beautiful with lots of different walking and cycling tracks. For those just wishing to picnic Davidson Reserve is a great spot just next to Middle Harbour Creek, under the Roseville Bridge. Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park feesCampingFacilities I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment.
Moores Creek Reserve Moores Creek Reserve is a large bushland reserve owned and managed by Ku-ring-gai council. The reserve is bound by Middle Harbour, Garigal National Park, Moore Creek, Chase Ave and Carlye Rd. The area has a number of well managed walking tracks. The reserve is home to several small but nice water falls and several sandstone caves. Region: I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment.
I stumbled upon your website on Friday, 31 January 2014, and was pleased to learn about Little Digger Track. My friends and I set off early the next day to do a little bit of bushwalking.
Unfortunately, the track seems to have been cut off (the one at the end of Carnarvon Road) and is now unpassable. The point we had to turn back was the 9th stage(?), "End of Carnarvon Road to Int of Little Digger and Little Falls Track". We got to the end of the houses, which were on the left, but couldn't find a distinct path down to the gully.
So we back tracked and headed to the car parked at Amarna Pde & Roseville Ave.
We then drove to Carlyle Road and found the Little Digger Track from there, and followed it to the Moores Creek bridge. We didn't go past that, though, so we didn't see the "blocked path" from the other end.
We still had a good walk, though. My friends and I enjoyed the morning, having a little bit of adventure along the way. Not to mention spotting a wallaby near the Upper Little Diggers Falls, and a dragon at the end of Amarna Pde.
Anyway, I just thought I should let you know what we found about this track.
Thanks very much for your website. I'll definitely use it again to find other bush walk tracks to try.
Hiking near Sydney 
Track: Moderate
1 km
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
There is free parking available.
not too much longer now :)