Gundah Ridge

Berowra · Mount Kuring-gai · New South Wales

Gundah Ridge

A challenging 11.4 km loop from Warrina Street Oval through Lyrebird Gully and Sam’s Creek, climbing Gundah Ridge to Mount Kuring-gai before returning to Berowra by fire trail and road.

Distance11.4 km
Elevation gainApprox. 490 m
Start / finishWarrina Street Oval
Route typeTrail and road loop

Explore the route

Zoom in to inspect the Lyrebird Gully descent, Sam’s Creek crossing and Gundah Ridge climb.

Interactive WP‑GPX map

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Turn-by-turn directions

Follow the numbered cues in order. Use the GPX at unnamed bush junctions.

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    StartRoad

    Start at the Warrina Street Oval car park and run up Warrina Street.

  2. 2
    Turn right

    Turn right onto Berowra Waters Road.

  3. 3
    Turn left

    Turn left onto Easton Road.

  4. 4
    Turn left

    Turn left onto Joalah Crescent.

  5. 5
    Enter trailTurn right

    Turn right onto the fire trail leading off Joalah Crescent.

  6. 6
    Fire trailKeep right

    At the first track junction, take the right fork and remain on the fire trail.

  7. 7
    Great North WalkTurn left

    At the second Great North Walk sign, turn left onto the track descending towards Lyrebird Gully.

  8. 8
    Creek crossingKeep right

    Cross Sam’s Creek, then take the right-hand track towards Lyrebird Gully.

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    Gundah RidgeTurn left

    Shortly after the boulders and middens near the meeting of Berowra Creek and Sam’s Creek, turn left onto the Gundah Ridge track.

  10. 10
    Exit trail

    Climb Gundah Ridge and exit the fire trail at Beaumont Road, Mount Kuring-gai.

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    Turn leftRoad

    Turn left onto Hamley Road.

  12. 12
    Enter trail

    At the end of Hamley Road, enter the fire trail.

  13. 13
    Fire trailImmediate right

    Immediately turn right on the fire trail towards Berowra.

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    Exit trail

    Continue to the end of the trail and exit at Bambil Road.

  15. 15
    Turn rightRoad

    Turn right onto Yallambee Road.

  16. 16
    Turn leftRoad

    Turn left onto the Pacific Highway. Take care beside traffic.

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    Traffic lightsTurn left

    At the traffic lights, turn left onto Berowra Waters Road.

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    Turn right

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Road and continue towards Warrina Street Oval.

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    Finish

    Finish at the Warrina Street Oval car park.

Respect the landscape: Aboriginal middens are culturally significant and protected. Please remain on the track and do not touch or disturb them.