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Cross sectional view of the Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite 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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10km |
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4 hrs 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 |
Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Experience Required |
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
| Weather |
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
| 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
3.7km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 3.1km has short steep hills. The remaining (2.9km) is very steep.
Quality of track
Around 5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 4.2km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 9km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 370m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 4.9km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 4.8km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 10km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
8km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 910m has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (340m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
(0 km)
Cedar Brush Track Head
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Int of GNW track & Kingtree Ridge Fire Road
Track: Hard - bushtrack |
Length = 1.98 km |
Time = 58 mins |
| Climb = 266 m |
Descent = -38 m |
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From the signposted 'Cedar Brush Creek Trackhead'[1][2] (on Brush Creek Road[3]), this walk crosses the stile[4] and follows the track gently downhill[5], while following the 'Newcastle' sign[6]. The walk continues for about 220m then crosses a timber and metal bridge[7]. On the other side of the bridge, the walk heads gently uphill[8], past the 'Please keep on track' sign[9], then about 100m later this walk comes to 'The Great North Walk Walkers Register' book on a post[10] - a good place to note your intentions. Now in a denser forest, the track begins to wind moderately steeply uphill[11] (crossing over two moist gullies[12][13]) for about 1.5km until coming to a three-way intersection[14][15] with Kingtree Ridge Road.
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Int of GNW track & Kingtree Ridge Fire Road
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GNW rest area
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 117 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 8 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection[16][17], this walk follows the GNW arrow post gently uphill along the dirt Kingtree Ridge Road [18]. The walk heads north along the dirt road for about 130m, coming to a flat GNW rest area with a couple of simple bench seats[19][20] (on your left).
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Walkers Rest Area
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This GNW walkers rest area (signposted) is located beside King Ridge Road, and consists of two benches[21], a campfire and enough room for four or five tents on a grassy level surface[22]. There is no water is available.
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GNW rest area
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Int of Kingtree Ridge & Walkers Ridge Roads
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 3.38 km |
Time = 1 hr 4 mins |
| Climb = 115 m |
Descent = -44 m |
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Continue straight: From the GNW rest area[23][24], this walk follows the dirt Kingtree Ridge Road gently uphill[25], whilst initially keeping the rest area on your left. The walk follows the series of GNW arrow markers, ignoring a few side roads[26] for about 3.4km, until coming to a T-intersection[27][28][29] with the dirt Walkers Ridge Road, marked with a 'Walkers Rest Area 3.4 km' sign[30] pointing back along the road.
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Int of Kingtree Ridge and Walkers Ridge Roads
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Int of GNW & an unsealed road
Track: Moderate - road,servicetrail |
Length = 742 m |
Time = 15 mins |
| Climb = 23 m |
Descent = -25 m |
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads along Walkers Ridge Road, following the Great North Walk arrow west over the hill, past Bobs Point Rd (on the left) and coming down the other side to the signposted intersection on the Great North Walk.
Veer right: From the intersection[31][32], this walk follows 'The Great North Walk' sign[33] and GNW arrow marker north east along the dirt road. The walk continues through forest (ignoring side roads[34]) as it leads over a gentle rise for about 400m, then comes to a three-way intersection[35][36] with a trail (on the left) marked with 'The Great North Walk' sign[37].
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Int of GNW AND an unsealed road
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Int of GNW AND Lyrebird trail
Track: Hard - servicetrail,bushtrack |
Length = 1.28 km |
Time = 34 mins |
| Climb = 49 m |
Descent = -200 m |
Turn left : From the intersection[38][39], this walk follows the 'The Great North Walk' sign[40] south-west, gently downhill[41] along the fairly wide trail. The walk continues down for about 400m, becoming moderately steep partway [42], to come to an intersection marked with a GNW arrow marker[43] (pointing right)[44][45].
Turn right: From the intersection[46][47], this walk follows the GNW arrow post east along the narrow track, which soon bends left and crosses the trail (just below the last intersection). Here, this walk follows the GNW arrow post moderately steeply downhill[48] along the track, and down some stone steps for about 50m. The walk continues for about 700m along the side of the hill. Here the track leads steeply downhill, down a series of timber[49] and rock steps[50] for another 150m, to find a T-intersection[51][52] with the 'Lyrebird Trail', also marked with a 'Basin camping area' sign[53].
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Int of GNW tracks AND Lyrebird Trail
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Int of Rock Lilly AND Lyrebird trails
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 1.87 km |
Time = 47 mins |
| Climb = 125 m |
Descent = -139 m |
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Turn sharp left: From the intersection[54], this walk follows the 'Basin Camping Area' sign[55] along the track, while keeping Wollombi Brook on your right. The walk continues through dense vine and mossy forest as the track gently undulates along the side of the gully. Over the first 700m, the track leads past a few sandstone caves[56][57] and crosses over several small creeks. The walk then continues for another 1.2km, where the track enters a more open forest on a saddle[58][59]. At the edge of this saddle is an intersection with the Rock Lilly trail (signposted 'The Basin Camping Area' sign[60] on the right) and a GNW arrow marker[61] pointing directly ahead (also leading to the Basin campsite).
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Int of Rock Lilly and Lyrebird trails
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Basin Campsite
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 336 m |
Time = 7 mins |
| Climb = 4 m |
Descent = -41 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection on the saddle[62][63], this walk follows the GNW arrow marker gently downhill[64] heading west[65] (directly away from 'The Basin Camping Area' sign[66]). The walk continues through tall open forest[67][68] for about 300m, until coming to the large open clearing and Basin campsite[69][70].
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This large campsite sits by Wollombi Brook on the Great North Walk[71] and is accessible by car. The campsite provides a range of facilities such as a pit toilet[72], picnic tables and chairs[73], wood BBQs[74] and fireplaces[75]. Water is usually available from the water tank[76] or the nearby creek[77] - treat before use.
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Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
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Distance (straight line) |
| Lake Macquarie Kayaks & Camping | Unit 1 61 Alliance Ave, Morisset | (02) 4973 2028 | 20.5 km | Central Coast Canvas | 33 Holloway Drv, Jilliby | (02) 4353 9885 | 17.7 km | Wyong Warehouse & Camping World | 59 Howarth St , Wyong | (02) 4352 1501 | 22.4 km | Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs | Homemakers Supa Centre Cnr Wyong Rd & Bryant Drv , Tuggerah | (02) 4353 4335 | 24.3 km | BCF Australia Pty Ltd | 354 Manns Rd , Gosford West | (02) 4322 5833 | 31.1 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite.
Fire DangerThis walk passes Greater Hunter 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) 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 ClimateWeather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here | | °C (feels like °) | | km/h from the | | % humidity (as at ) |
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 Olney State Forest Only State Forest is a section of mostly native bushland just South of Watagan State forest and National parks Region: I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment. |
Hiking near Sydney 
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not too much longer now :)