A very nice loop walk in the lower part of the Rumbalara Reserve, Gosford. The walk includes a section of road but spends most time in very nice forest scenery, including pockets of the beautiful rainforest in the reserve. This walk has substantially fewer steps than some of the other walks in the reserve and is a great way to see some of the beautiful scenery in Rumbalara. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darkinjung & Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
The end of White St. | Photo by admin, 2009.Along the White St firetrail. | Photo by admin, 2009.Pleasant walking. | Photo by admin, 2009.Stone slabs. | Photo by admin, 2009.Firetrail through nice forest. | Photo by admin, 2009.Cappers Gully. | Photo by admin, 2009.Old cutting. | Photo by admin, 2009.Glimpses into the old quarry. | Photo by admin, 2009.Narrow track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Beautiful green forest. | Photo by admin, 2009.Along the Rainforest track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Metal footbridge. | Photo by admin, 2009.Plenty of vines on the rainforest walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track junction. | Photo by admin, 2009.Metal steps and walkway on the rainforest walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.Old management trail. | Photo by admin, 2009.Stone plinth with plaque. | Photo by admin, 2009.Small gully crossing. | Photo by admin, 2009.Near the houses. | Photo by admin, 2009.Very green. | Photo by admin, 2009.Trackhead on Henry Parry Dr. | Photo by admin, 2009.
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 right onto White Street and drive for another 225 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the end of White St, this walk passes the 'Rumbalara Reserve' signpost, goes around the gate, and follows the 'Cappers Gully' arrow along the management trail. The trail meanders along the hillside for some time. At one point, there are some long thin stone slabs forming a retaining wall, on the right. The trail eventually reaches an intersection, signposted 'Cappers Gully'.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After 25 m head through/around the gate.
After another 470 m continue straight.
After another 60 m find the "Cappers Gully quarry" (7 m on your left).
Cappers Gully quarry
Cappers Gully quarry
This old quarry site is beside Cappers Gully in the Rumbalara Reserve, Gosford. The area is fenced off for safety reasons. The neat, square-cut walls of the quarry make an interesting sight on the walks in the area.
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This old quarry site is beside Cappers Gully in the Rumbalara Reserve, Gosford. The area is fenced off for safety reasons. The neat, square-cut walls of the quarry make an interesting sight on the walks in the area.
Veer left.
After another 145 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
After another 190 m cross the bridge (about 70 m long)
Then head down the steps (about 55 m long)
Then cross the bridge (about 60 m long)
Then head down the steps (about 45 m long)
Then cross the bridge (about 45 m long)
Then head down the steps (about 30 m long)
Then cross the bridge (about 30 m long)
Then head down the steps (about 15 m long)
Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
After another 185 m turn left.
After another 155 m turn left.
After another 40 m pass the "Peace Park" (20 m on your right).
After another 100 m turn left, to head along White Street.
After another 230 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
White St Rainforest Loop
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
1.7 km
Time
40 min to 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)
Bushwalk
40 min to 45 min
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After 25 m head through/around the gate.
After another 60 m find the "Cappers Gully quarry" (7 m on your left).
After another 145 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
Then head down the steps (about 55 m long)
