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Mud Brick building at Kincumber Mountain +
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Picnic table in shade at Honeman's Picnic Area +
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BBQ at Honeman's Picnic area +
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Sid Pulsford Walking trail sign +
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Gate on Sid Pulsford Walking trail near Honeman's Rock +
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Moister section of the sandy Sid Pulsford Walking trail +
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Sid Pulsford Walking Trail +
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Int of Sid Pulsford Walking trail and track +
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Sid Pulsford Walking track +
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Sid Pulsford by-pass track +
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View from By-pass on Sid Pulsford Walking trail +
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Table and View from By-pass on Sid Pulsford Walking trail +
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Sid Pulsford walking trail +
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Sid Pulsford walk lookout +
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walking along trail west of lookout +
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Green Point water reservoir +
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Cross sectional view of the Sid Pulsford Walk bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Sid Pulsford Walk 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 |
4.1km |
| Time |
1 hr 45 mins |
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Grade 4/6
Track: Hard |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Very steep (4/6) |
| Quality of track |
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) |
| Signs |
Minimal directional signs (4/6) |
| Experience Required |
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
| 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
1.9km of this walk is very steep and another 1.7km has short steep hills. Whilst another 290m has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 180m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 4.1km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
2.8km of this walk has minimal directional signs and another 750m has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (480m) is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 3.6km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 480m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 4.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 4.1km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Honeman's Rock picnic area
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Alt = 171 m |
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Honeman's Rock picnic area is a large picnic area at the top end of Island View Drive. This picnic area has a couple of large grassy areas[1], composting toilets[2], free electric BBQs[3], picnic tables[4], shelters, garbage bins[5], drinking water[6] and information signs[7]. The picnic area is home to a mud brick building[8] (available for hire) and Honeman's Rock[9], from which the area derives its name. There is a fair amount of parking available next the picnic area, and some extra spaces a few hundred meters down the road.
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Mud Brick Building
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Alt = 170 m |
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The mud brick building is a landmark in the main picnic area at Kincumber Mountain, and is a popular spot to gather. Also known as 'Kincumber Mountain Information Centre', 'The Kiosk', 'Kincumber Kiosk' and 'Kincumber Mountain Kiosk', the building was constructed in 1986 with funding from Community Employment Programme[10]. The building is generally locked but can be booked through the local Lions Club[11] for special events. The building has a rain water tank, small kitchen and one main large room. The verandah also provides good shelter.
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Honeman's Rock
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Alt = 163 m |
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Honeman's Rock (aka Honeyman's Rock) is a large rock outcrop in front of the mud brick building, in the Honeman's Rock Picnic area. The exposed section of rock is 60m long and about 30m wide, with the western side having a significant unfenced drop. The rock is named after Cecil Lyle Honeman who became a lease holder on the mountain in 1962[12]. The rock has a large depression that once filled with water, and a drain has been dug to keep the pool empty and clear of rubbish.
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(0 km)
Mudbrick building car park
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Northern end of picnic area
Walk: Easy - bushtrack |
Length = 184 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 4 m |
Descent = -1 m |
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From the car park next to the mud brick building, this walk heads in front of the mud brick building and follows the path to the toilet block. Here, the walk heads across the grass between the picnic table (under the tree on the left) and the BBQ shelter (on the right) to the far end of the clearing, near another picnic table, to find the 'Sid Pulsford Walking Trail' sign[13].
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(0.18 km)
Northern end of picnic area
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Int of Sid Pulsford Walking and Warriwarri Lookout trails
Walk: Easy - servicetrail |
Length = 294 m |
Time = 5 mins |
| Climb = 5 m |
Descent = -4 m |
Continue straight: From the picnic area, this walk follows the 'Sid Pulsford Walking Trail' sign[14] around the locked gate and away from the clearing. The walk gently winds through the bush along the wide sandy trail, and comes to an intersection with a link track (heading up to the right) just after a large angophora.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide management trail north, past the large twisted angophora, coming to the 'Y' intersection marked by two signs[15] (just visible from the previous intersection).
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(0.48 km)
Int of Sid Pulsford Walking and Warriwarri Lookout trails
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Int of Sid Pulsford Walking trail and track
Track: Hard - servicetrail |
Length = 1.29 km |
Time = 27 mins |
| Climb = 28 m |
Descent = -100 m |
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Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Sid Pulsford Walking Trail' sign[16] west along the wide trail, down the hill. The trail winds fairly gently down through the wooded and ferny forest and after about 230m, the trail steepens for a short distance. The walk continues down until passing another trail (leading back to the left) and crossing a wide saddle. On the other side of the saddle, the trail heads down steeply again and then up a hill, coming to an intersection with a track (on the left - this is just before the trail starts heading steeply downhill again).
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(1.77 km)
Int of Sid Pulsford Walking trail and track
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Sid Pulsford Saddle intersection
Track: Hard - bushtrack |
Length = 184 m |
Time = 4 mins |
| Climb = 4 m |
Descent = -12 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the track south-west as it immediately bends right, heading over the small rise and then down the hill. The track then leads to a clearing on a saddle with a four-way intersection, and a 'By-pass' sign[17].
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Sid Pulsford Saddle intersection
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Int of Sid Pulsford walking trail and rest area trail
Alternate Route:
Track: Hard - servicetrail
( Show detail)
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Length = 775 m |
Time = 18 mins |
| Climb = 75 m |
Descent = -26 m |
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk passes the 'By-pass' and 'Rest Area 200m' signs[18] (keeping them on the right) and follows the wide management trail south downhill. The trail winds down the hill to cross a valley with tall trees and some palms. The trail then climbs steeply out of the valley and as the trail flattens out, it passes two other trails (on the left) and then comes to another intersection on the right, near the top of the ridge, just before a large area of bracken ferns.
Continue straight to rejoin the main walk, following the notes from 2.55km 'Int of Sid Pulsford walking trail and rest area trail'.
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Sid Pulsford Saddle intersection
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By-pass rest area
Track: Hard - bushtrack |
Length = 331 m |
Time = 9 mins |
| Climb = 41 m |
Descent = -4 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'By-pass' and 'Rest Area 200m' signs[19] along the track, south-west up the ridge. The track soon comes to a rocky outcrop where it heads to the right (offering filtered views to the right). The track then heads around the side of the hill, up a couple of sets of timber steps, then turns right at the top of the ridge (at the arrow marker) and continues about 30m to the rest area, picnic table and views (to the right).
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By-pass rest area
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Alt = 131 m |
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This lookout and rest area is not formally named and is found on a short by-pass track from the Sid Pulsford Trail. At this point on top of the hill, there is a picnic table[20] in a clearing and views north over Erina to Rumbalara and Katandra Reserves[21]. There is some natural shade, making this a good place for a rest.
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By-pass rest area
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Int of Sid Pulsford walking trail and rest area trail
Track: Hard - servicetrail |
Length = 264 m |
Time = 6 mins |
| Climb = 16 m |
Descent = -4 m |
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Continue straight: From the rest area, this walk heads west along the wider trail (keeping the main view to the right). The trail winds along the top of the ridge and turns left, coming to a 'T' intersection with another management trail in a fern-filled area.
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Int of Sid Pulsford walking trail and rest area trail
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Sid Pulsford walk lookout intersection
Track: Hard - servicetrail |
Length = 559 m |
Time = 10 mins |
| Climb = 4 m |
Descent = -21 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide management trail north-west along the top of the ridge, initially keeping the valley to the left. After about 200m, the trail crosses a clearing and rock platform (with some filtered view to the right). The trail then leads downhill along the ridge to a 'Y' intersection with the signposted 'Lookout 100m' track[22] (on the right).
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Sid Pulsford walk lookout intersection
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Sid Pulsford walk lookout
Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 49 m |
Time = 1 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = -5 m |
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Lookout 100m' sign[23] up the small rise and along the old management trail. The trail bends left and comes to a clearing with filtered views over Green Point.
(Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn right to continue along this walk.)
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Sid Pulsford Walk lookout
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Alt = 122 m |
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This lookout is signposted beside the Sid Pulsford Walk and is found in a clearing[24]. The views are filtered through the trees and extend north over Brisbane Water to Rumbalara Reserve[25]. The short walk to the lookout will satisfy your curiosity, but the views are very limited.
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Sid Pulsford walk lookout intersection
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Top of Woorara fire trail
Track: Hard - servicetrail |
Length = 196 m |
Time = 5 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -37 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads west downhill along the wide management trail, quite steeply at first. The now gravelly trail passes a rusty car (on the right) and then comes to clear 'Y' intersection.
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(3.3 km)
Top of Woorara fire trail
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End of Woorara Pde
Alternate Exit:
Track: Hard - servicetrail
( Show detail)
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Length = 309 m |
Time = 7 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -46 m |
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Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the lower trail that heads down towards the water view (keeping the other trail above and to the left). The trail heads steeply for a while then flattens out a little, before passing around a locked gate and coming to the end of Woorara Pde. (End of the alternative exit track)
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(3.3 km)
Top of Woorara fire trail
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Water Tank
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 358 m |
Time = 7 mins |
| Climb = 16 m |
Descent = -6 m |
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Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads south-west along the wide ridge-top trail, keeping the steeper trail below to the right. The walk then heads down a gentle hill then up the other side, enjoying water glimpses on either side. When in view of the water tank, the trail heads left then down the hill to come to a large clearing and the water tank.
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(3.66 km)
Water Tank
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End of Beatties Rd
Track: Hard - servicetrail |
Length = 394 m |
Time = 9 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -66 m |
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Veer left: From the clearing, this walk follows the power lines around the water tanks (keeping the tank on the right). The walk then turns left and follows the driveway (and power lines) down the hill, quite steeply for a while. The walk then heads around the locked gate, coming to the end of Beatties Rd, Green Point.
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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
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Address |
Phone |
Distance (straight line) |
| Boots Great Outdoors | 201 The Entrance Rd , Erina | (02) 4367 0396 | 2.5 km | Mannings Sports | 172 Mann St , Gosford | (02) 4325 1617 | 6 km | Camping World | Shop 18, 482 Pacific Hwy, Wyoming | (02) 4324 6515 | 6.9 km | BCF Australia Pty Ltd | 354 Manns Rd , Gosford West | (02) 4322 5833 | 7.4 km | Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs | Homemakers Supa Centre Cnr Wyong Rd & Bryant Drv , Tuggerah | (02) 4353 4335 | 16.6 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Sid Pulsford Walk.
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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There is free parking available.
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
not too much longer now :)