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Sue
March 13, 2026
Great North Walk is a long-distance walking route stretching roughly 250 kilometres between Sydney and Newcastle, connecting a series of national parks and bushland reserves. In this section, the track descends steeply through sandstone ridges and gullies before reaching Berowra Waters, and is known for its rugged terrain, rock steps and scenic views across the surrounding valleys.
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5.0
(6)
52
hikers
18.2km
05:33
570m
570m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Hard
5.0
(3)
12
hikers
3.83km
01:13
150m
150m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
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Distance 283 m
Downhill 50 m
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