Starting from the car park at the end of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft, this walk takes you on a circuit in Berry Island Reserve. Enjoy a short walk around the island while you are learning about the Aboriginal lifestyle and the importance of the reserve for Aboriginal People. The area was host to plenty of fish and shellfish, which provided food for them, along with the sandstone shelters that were useful for harsh weather conditions. Additionally, the lookout offers you open views of Greenwich to the west, Waverton and Balls Head Reserve to the east, and Barangaroo Reserve to the south. There is also a section to have a dip and a BBQ along with other amenities. The walk is pretty flat with small steep sections. Let us begin by acknowledging the Cammeraygal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Turn on to Falcon Street Offramp then drive for 1.4 km
Keep left onto Shirley Road and drive for another 430 m
Turn right onto Milner Crescent and drive for another 680 m
Turn right onto Shirley Road and drive for another 110 m
Turn left onto Shirley Road and drive for another 630 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the end of Shirley Road, pass by the green singular bollard and head towards the flat rocks that mark the Y intersection. Keep left as you come to the said rocks and head along the dirt narrow track gently uphill to continue along the Gadyan Track (clockwise).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of The Gadyan Track & Shirley Road Start heading along The Gadyan Track (a footpath).
Find the water tap at the start.
Find the toilet at the start.
Find the BBQ at the start.
Find the sign at the start.
Turn left, to head along The Gadyan Track.
After another 60 m pass the sign (on your right).
After another 135 m pass the sign (on your right).
Continue straight, to head along The Gadyan Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the sandy eastern foreshore. Involves steps. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 25 m continue straight, to head along The Gadyan Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This tiny side trip takes you to a viewpoint where you can enjoy the uninterrupted southerly views over Parramatta River. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 140 m turn right, to head along The Gadyan Track.
After another 285 m pass the sign.
Then pass a seat (on your right).
After another 170 m pass the playground (on your left).
After another 25 m continue straight, to head along The Gadyan Track.
Continue another 50 m to find at the intersection of Shirley Road & The Gadyan Track at the end.
This tiny side trip takes you to a viewpoint where you can enjoy the uninterrupted southerly views over Parramatta River.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start heading along The Gadyan Track.
After another 25 m come to a viewpoint.
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 25 m to the main route.
This little side trip takes you to the sandy eastern foreshore. Involves steps.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
Find the sign at the start.
After another 7 m head down the steps (about 30 m long)
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 35 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Gadyan Track
Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length
910 m
Time
10 min to 20 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
10 min to 20 min
10 min to 30 min
Toilet: There is one 15 m from the start.
Seat: There is one 670 m from the start.
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Find the water tap at the start.
Find the BBQ at the start.
Find the sign at the start.
Continue straight, to head along The Gadyan Track.
After another 170 m pass the playground (on your left).
After another 25 m come to a viewpoint.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 25 m to the main route.
After another 7 m head down the steps (about 30 m long)