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Track behind Sandringham Cl +
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Intersection above Sandringham Cl +
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Track through the open forest +
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Steps leading up the hill +
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Great boulders scatter the ridge +
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walking along the ridge +
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District view between the trees +
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The boulders can be quite interesting on there own +
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Large boulders along the track +
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Track between Colin Watters Lookout and the tower +
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View from Colin Watters Lookout +
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View from Colin Watters Lookout +
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view from Colin Watters Lookout +
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Information about Colin Watters Lookout +
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Information sign near Colin Watters Lookout +
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Sign to Colin Watters Lookout +
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Picnic table next to tower +
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Track between tower and Nayari Lookout +
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The limited from Nyari Lookout +
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Management trail north east of Nyari Lookout +
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Trail leading through the tall forest +
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Rocky outcrop beside trail +
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Trail near Sandringham Close +
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Cross sectional view of the Sandringham Circuit bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Sandringham Circuit bushwalking track  Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
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Length |
2.9km |
| Time |
1 hr 30 mins |
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Grade 4/6
Track: Hard |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Very steep (4/6) |
| Quality of track |
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Signs |
Minimal directional signs (4/6) |
| Experience Required |
Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) |
| Weather |
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
| Infrastructure |
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
*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
1.7km of this walk has short steep hills and another 860m is very steep. The remaining (390m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.8km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 1.1km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
2.6km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 170m has minimal directional signs. The remaining (150m) is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
2.6km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 170m requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience. The remaining (150m) requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 2.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 2.9km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
(0 km)
End of Sandringham Cl
to
Sandringham intersection
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 135 m |
Time = 4 mins |
| Climb = 33 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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From the end of Sandringham Cl, this walk heads up the concrete steps and path between houses number 7 and 9. At the back of the houses, the walk continues up the hill along the track and timber steps and, before long, the track passes between two timber barriers, coming to a wide management trail and a five-way intersection (just to the left).
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(0.14 km)
Sandringham intersection
to
Sandringham Track clearing
Track: Hard - bushtrack |
Length = 689 m |
Time = 18 mins |
| Climb = 70 m |
Descent = -4 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads past the No Dogs sign and up the timbers steps, following the track up the spur away from the houses. The track heads steeply at first and then, at the top of the stairs, the track bends right and flattens out. After about 150m, the track starts to head uphill again and, just past a large dead tree, the walk turns left at a 'T' intersection to head up along the ridge. After another 120m, the walk ignores a side track (on the right) and continues up the ridge for just over 100m to a small clearing and intersection with a management trail.
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(0.82 km)
Sandringham Track clearing
to
Tower intersection
Track: Hard - bushtrack |
Length = 173 m |
Time = 6 mins |
| Climb = 30 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the narrow track up the ridge (initially keeping the management trail below and to the right). The track heads towards the rocky outcrop and bends left, keeping the rocks on the right. The track leads between the gums and grass trees, with filtered views to the left. The track makes its way around the rock to a flat area at the top. From here, the track continues gently up the hill along to top of the ridge for about 60m, to a four-way intersection near the large tower.
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(1 km)
Tower intersection
to
Colin Watters Lookout
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 114 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -12 m |
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Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads south-east away from the tower and gently down hill. The track soon ignores another track (on the left) and gently bends to the right, coming to the fenced and signposted 'Colin Watters Lookout'[1].
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Colin Watters Lookout
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Alt = 174 m |
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A plaque[2] explains that this lookout was named in 1992 in honour of the Colin D Watters, who was Senior Parks Supervisor with Gosford Council. The fenced[3] lookout provides great view south-east, down Picketts Valley to Avoca Lake and Beach[4]. The lookout is also home to an information board[5], bench seat[6], picnic table and garbage bin[7]. This lookout offers one of the best views in the park and makes a great spot to stop and rest.
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(1.11 km)
Colin Watters Lookout
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Watters intersection
Walk: Easy - servicetrail |
Length = 88 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 12 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Turn right: From the lookout, this walk heads away from the view, following the wider trail past the 'Colin Watters Lookout'[8] and past the sheltered information board. Ignoring the shortcut track (on the left), the trail comes to 'T' intersection near the tower (about 40m past the information board).
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Watters intersection
to
Tower clearing
Walk: Easy - servicetrail |
Length = 58 m |
Time = 1 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail, keeping the tower on the right. The trail bends right and comes to a clearing and a 'Colin Watters Lookout' sign[9] point back along the trail.
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Tower Clearing
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Alt = 186 m |
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This clearing is found between Nyari and Colin Watters Lookouts. The clearing is next to a large communication repeater tower[10]. There is some natural shade and a solitary picnic table[11] on the northern side.
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Tower clearing
to
Nyari Lookout
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 131 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = -11 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk crosses the clearing (keeping the tower behind and to the right), then follows the 'Nyari Lookout' sign[12] back into the bush. The track gently winds through the ferns and soon comes to a 'T' intersection with a management trail, and 'Nyari Lookout' on the otherside side of the trail[13].
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Nyari Lookout
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Alt = 175 m |
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The signposted[14] and unfenced Nyari Lookout is found beside the Sandringham Trail and is also know as Nyari Point[15]. The views from this point are filtered through the trees and extend north-west over Erina and a small section of the Brisbane Water to Rumbalara Reserve[16]. Not the greatest views around.
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Nyari Lookout
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Sandringham Track clearing
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 224 m |
Time = 5 mins |
| Climb = 5 m |
Descent = -25 m |
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Turn right: From the lookout, this walk follows the wide management trail downhill. The trail passes a track (on the right) and bends right, then heads more gently down around the side of the steep gully. The trail bends left and just after passing a rocky outcrop (up to the right), the trail comes to a small clearing at the top of the ridge. This is an unsignposted four-way intersection with the Sandringham track.
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(1.61 km)
Sandringham Track clearing
to
Blue Hill intersection
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 370 m |
Time = 8 mins |
| Climb = 2 m |
Descent = -49 m |
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Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide management trail as it heads downhill fairly steeply, keeping the valley to the left. The trail soon becomes much less steep and passes a couple of informal tracks (on the right) before coming to a distinct three-way intersection with another wide management trail (on the right).
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(1.98 km)
Blue Hill intersection
to
Sandringham intersection
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 808 m |
Time = 20 mins |
| Climb = 48 m |
Descent = -71 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail north and downhill and immediately turns right, keeping the other trail uphill to the right. The walk continues down the hill, keeping the valley on the left. Soon after passing a rocky outcrop (close to the trail), the walk comes to views of houses in the valley. The trail continues gently downhill, passing a wide informal track (on the left) - this walk continues along the wider trail, keeping the houses to the left for a while. In time, the trail comes to a five-way intersection, notable for a timber barrier guarding the track on the left, and steps heading up to the right.
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(2.79 km)
Sandringham intersection
to
End of Sandringham Cl
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 135 m |
Time = 4 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -33 m |
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Turn sharp left: From the intersection, this walk follows the narrower track downhill between the timber barriers, towards the houses. The track leads down a series of timber steps and then down a concrete path (and steps) between two houses, coming to the end of Sandringham Cl.
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Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk
Public Transport links currently not working, sorry
Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
| Store |
Address |
Phone |
Distance (straight line) |
| Boots Great Outdoors | 201 The Entrance Rd , Erina | (02) 4367 0396 | 2.3 km | Mannings Sports | 172 Mann St , Gosford | (02) 4325 1617 | 6.4 km | Camping World | Shop 18, 482 Pacific Hwy, Wyoming | (02) 4324 6515 | 6.7 km | BCF Australia Pty Ltd | 354 Manns Rd , Gosford West | (02) 4322 5833 | 7.6 km | Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs | Homemakers Supa Centre Cnr Wyong Rd & Bryant Drv , Tuggerah | (02) 4353 4335 | 14.8 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Sandringham Circuit.
Fire DangerThis 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 ClimateWeather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here | | °C (feels like °) | | km/h from the | | % humidity (as at ) |
| Wed | 30° | Showers. Likely storm developing. | | | Thu | 19°|26° | Possible shower. | | | Fri | 18°|31° | Partly cloudy. | | | Sat | 17°|25° | Possible late shower. | |
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Hiking near Sydney 
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You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
There is free parking available.
not too much longer now :)