Please 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 Nerang Viewpoint bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Nerang Viewpoint 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.
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Length |
2.4km |
| Time |
1 Hr |
| . |
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Grade 4/6
Track: Hard |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Quality of track |
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
| Signs |
Minimal directional signs (4/6) |
| Experience Required |
Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) |
| Weather |
Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) |
| Infrastructure |
Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
*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
Around 1.1km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 75m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.1km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 75m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 1.1km of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 75m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 1.1km of this walk requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 75m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
Around 1.1km of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 75m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 1.1km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged), whilst the remaining 75m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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 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.
Weather and ClimateWeather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here | | °C (feels like °) | | km/h from the | | % humidity (as at ) |
| Wed | 29° | Showers. Likely storm developing. | | | Thu | 19°|25° | Possible shower. | | | Fri | 18°|30° | Partly cloudy. | | | Sat | 16°|24° | Possible late shower. | |
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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Link to official closures and fire bans pageA 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.
Hiking near Sydney 
500 meters
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
There is free parking available.
not too much longer now :)