BushwalkBushwalk
1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min
| Start | (-33.6432913,151.2619152) |
| Mode | Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.) |
| Directions | From Mona Vale Road, A3, Terrey Hills.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to the Aboriginal engravings. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Lovett Bay swimming hole. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. 
After another 270 m find the "Lovetts Bay Viewpoint" (4 m on your right).
 Lovetts Bay Viewpoint
Lovetts Bay Viewpoint
This unfenced viewpoint offers fabulous views of much of the Pittwater and surrounding area, including Lovetts Bay to the north, Scotland Island to the east and Bayview to the south. There are significant steep drops and a large chasm at the viewpoint - care should be taken.
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This unfenced viewpoint offers fabulous views of much of the Pittwater and surrounding area, including Lovetts Bay to the north, Scotland Island to the east and Bayview to the south. There are significant steep drops and a large chasm at the viewpoint - care should be taken.
After another 145 m find the "Fredericks Grave" (20 m on your right).
 Fredericks Grave
Fredericks Grave
Frederick's Grave is the grave site of Frederick Oliver. This grave site consists of a sandstone head stone and foot stone. The Olivers made their home in the area, cutting valuable timber and establishing an orchard. This grave of one of their children, Frederick, who was accidentally killed in 1867.
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Frederick's Grave is the grave site of Frederick Oliver. This grave site consists of a sandstone head stone and foot stone. The Olivers made their home in the area, cutting valuable timber and establishing an orchard. This grave of one of their children, Frederick, who was accidentally killed in 1867.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Waterfall. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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After another 370 m (at the intersection of Wirringulla Avenue & Normanhurst Street) continue straight, to head along Wirringulla Avenue.
After another 25 m find the "Elvina Bay Park" (15 m on your left).
 Elvina Bay Park
Elvina Bay Park
Elvina Bay Park is located on the western shores of the Pittwater, with views out to Elvina Bay and Scotland Island. A good place to stop and rest, Elvina Bay park has two park benches, grassy areas and a great rope swing. There is also a public jetty and ferry wharf. Elvina Bay has a bush fire brigade building and notably this area encountered the 1994 bush fires . (No drinking water or public toilets are available here).
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Elvina Bay Park is located on the western shores of the Pittwater, with views out to Elvina Bay and Scotland Island. A good place to stop and rest, Elvina Bay park has two park benches, grassy areas and a great rope swing. There is also a public jetty and ferry wharf. Elvina Bay has a bush fire brigade building and notably this area encountered the 1994 bush fires . (No drinking water or public toilets are available here).
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to the Aboriginal engravings. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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| Length | 4.5 km |
| Time | 1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min |
| Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
| Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Signage | Minimal directional signs (4/6) |
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
| Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) |
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
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Turn around and retrace your steps back the 75 m to the main route.
After another 490 m come to a ford.
"Lovett Bay Waterfall".
