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Hiking near Sydney Flint and Steel track
Hiking near Sydney Flint and Steel track
Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Flint and Steel track are found in each of the tabs below
| Flint and Steel track |
Track: Moderate
This walk follows a scenic route to the secluded Flint and Steel Beach, which provides views across the Hawkesbury River to landmarks such as Lion Island, Patonga and Box Head. The walk passes through palm, pine and grass tree forests. There is a great diversity of flora and some fantastic sandstone rock formations along the way. (open in app)
Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Flint and Steel track
Map of WalkLocation
 Map of Flint and Steel track Problem loading PDF Try here Map Controls - Show Contours | Hide Path | Hide Distances | Hide Names Map Scale  500 meters
Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area) Print a map and track notes here
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TerrainPlease note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.) Cross sectional view of the Flint and Steel track bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Flint and Steel track 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.
Some more detail of this walks Grading Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk. Gradient This whole walk, 1.1km has short steep hills. Quality of track This whole walk, 1.1km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. Signs Around 740m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 330m is clearly signposted. Experience Required Around 590m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 490m requires no previous bushwalking experience. Weather Around 590m of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 490m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation). Infrastructure This whole walk, 1.1km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). Track NotesSince this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.
Getting therePlan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walkPublic Transport links currently not working, sorry
Near byCampsites in the park The Basin campground Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Flint and Steel track.
Weather and Park infoFire 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
 Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page A largely untouched wilderness on the northern boundary of Sydney, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP is one of Australia's oldest national parks. Here at the head of the Hawkesbury River, you'll find Aboriginal engravings and sites, as well as sandstone escarpments, Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment. |
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A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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