BushwalkBushwalk
2 h 30 min to 2 h 45 min
| Start | At the intersection of Bedford to Waipori Trail & Bedford Avenue (-33.7193224,151.1500502) |
| Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) |
| Directions | From Pacific Highway, A1
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| Finish | (-33.6887478,151.1523507) |
| Mode (end) | Car Shuttle Bus Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.) |
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After another 790 m (at the intersection of Bedford to Waipori Trail & Glengarry Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Bedford to Waipori Trail.
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The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Timbarra Road. Details below.
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After another 15 m (at the intersection of Sphinx Trail & Sphinx Track) turn left, to head along Sphinx Track (a walking track).
Then find the "Sphinx Memorial" (25 m on your left).
 Sphinx Memorial
Sphinx Memorial
Private Shirley spent one and a half years carving this monument whilst a patient of the Lady Davidson Convalescent Hospital. William Shirley was in hospital, being treated after serving in WW1. Shirley died in 1929, leaving this memorial to fallen A.I.F. comrades.
"To my glorious comrades of the A.I.F
by the late W. Shirley
No 5756 Pte. 13th Battalion
Died 27th August 1928"
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Private Shirley spent one and a half years carving this monument whilst a patient of the Lady Davidson Convalescent Hospital. William Shirley was in hospital, being treated after serving in WW1. Shirley died in 1929, leaving this memorial to fallen A.I.F. comrades.
"To my glorious comrades of the A.I.F
by the late W. Shirley
No 5756 Pte. 13th Battalion
Died 27th August 1928"
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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| Length | 6.8 km |
| Time | 2 h 30 min to 2 h 45 min |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
| Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) |
Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 2.3 km apart with the largest gap of 4.8 km.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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| 6.4 km | [seat] |
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After another 530 m cross the ford.
After another 285 m head down the 7 steps (about 6 m long)
After another 75 m head up the 17 metal steps (about 3 m long)
After another 65 m come to the viewpoint (10 m on your left).
After another 105 m (at the intersection of Sphinx Trail & Sphinx Track) veer right, to head along Sphinx Trail (a vehicle track).
After another 60 m head through the bollard.
After another 15 m pass the water tap (on your left).
After another 45 m head through/around the gate.
Then pass the "Sphinx Track / Warrimoo Track" (on your left).
