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3 h to 4 h
| Start | (-33.7630021,151.2294182) |
| Mode | Car |
| Directions | From Warringah Road, A38
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| Finish | (-33.7732197,151.2058526) |
| Mode (end) | Car Shuttle Car |
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After another 470 m find the "Natural Bridge" (on your left).
 Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge
The Natural Bridge is a sandstone arch in Garigal National Park. The arch spans an unnamed creek feeding into Bantry Bay. The Natural Bridge track uses this arch to cross the creek, and is not always noticed by walkers as the surrounding vegetation hides the full view of the feature from the track. The arch has formed the eroding forces of water flowing down the creek. The arch provides an interesting natural feature to explore and enjoy.
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The Natural Bridge is a sandstone arch in Garigal National Park. The arch spans an unnamed creek feeding into Bantry Bay. The Natural Bridge track uses this arch to cross the creek, and is not always noticed by walkers as the surrounding vegetation hides the full view of the feature from the track. The arch has formed the eroding forces of water flowing down the creek. The arch provides an interesting natural feature to explore and enjoy.
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The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Currie Road via the Currie Road Trail. Details below.
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After another 410 m find the "Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine complex" (30 m on your left).
 Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine complex
Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine complex
The Magazine Buildings were the premier storage facility for merchants' explosives between 1915 and 1974. During this time, the carefully constructed building where crucial for the safe storage of explosives used for building public works such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and additionally used by the Australian Navy during World War II. There is currently no public access to the site, and the buildings are best viewed from across the water at Bantry Bay Picnic Area, or anywhere on the other side of Bantry Bay.
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The Magazine Buildings were the premier storage facility for merchants' explosives between 1915 and 1974. During this time, the carefully constructed building where crucial for the safe storage of explosives used for building public works such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and additionally used by the Australian Navy during World War II. There is currently no public access to the site, and the buildings are best viewed from across the water at Bantry Bay Picnic Area, or anywhere on the other side of Bantry Bay.
After another 970 m find the "Flat Rock Beach" (30 m on your left).
 Flat Rock Beach
Flat Rock Beach
Flat Rock Beach is a small, south-facing beach on Middle Harbour, in Garigal National Park. The sand is deposited on a rock shelf that pokes through in places, forming interesting sculptures. The beach is frequented by walkers and boaters enjoying their day by the water. The beach can be accessed by a bush track from the end of Killarney Drive, Killarney Heights. Historically, the beach was a popular picnic area and serviced by a ferry in the early 1900's. Today, there are no facilities, but some shade is provided by the trees at the back of the beach.
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Flat Rock Beach is a small, south-facing beach on Middle Harbour, in Garigal National Park. The sand is deposited on a rock shelf that pokes through in places, forming interesting sculptures. The beach is frequented by walkers and boaters enjoying their day by the water. The beach can be accessed by a bush track from the end of Killarney Drive, Killarney Heights. Historically, the beach was a popular picnic area and serviced by a ferry in the early 1900's. Today, there are no facilities, but some shade is provided by the trees at the back of the beach.
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The starting point of an alternate access track. Alternate end of the walk on Killarney Drive. Details below.
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The starting point of an alternate access track. Alternate end of the walk on Downpatrick Road. Details below.
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At the intersection of Currie Road Trail & Natural Bridge Track Start heading along Currie Road Trail (a vehicle track).
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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| Length | 6.7 km |
| Time | 3 h to 4 h |
| Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) |
| Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Signage | Clearly signposted (2/6) |
| 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) |
Toilet: There is one 20 m from the start.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
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After 20 m pass the car park (10 m on your left).
Then pass the water tap (55 m on your left).
After another 45 m head through/around the gate.
After another 15 m pass the sign (on your left).
Then head down the steps (about 130 m long)
