Davidson Park to Stepping Stone Crossing Walk
Northern Beaches, NSW
5.2km one-way along Middle Harbour Creek via Lyrebird track and historic Governor Phillip Walk to Bungaroo and the stepping stones.
About this place
From the northern end of Davidson Park, Lyrebird track follows Carroll Creek then Middle Harbour Creek, picking up Governor Phillip Walk — once a 1950s sand-mining trail. You pass the Sydney Water pipeline and the rock bar at Bungaroo, where Governor Phillip's 1788 expedition camped, then reach Stepping Stone Crossing 150m on, the link to Bungaroo Track and Hunter Avenue, St Ives. NPWS: 5.2km one-way, Grade 3, 2-3 hours. Combine with Cascades trail for a full Middle Harbour day. No cycling.
Access & getting there
Start at Davidson Park (Healey Way off Warringah Road, Roseville Bridge). $8 vehicle entry. Alternate finish Hunter Avenue, St Ives, via Bungaroo Track. Park gates 6am-6pm (8pm DST).
Northern end of Davidson Park picnic area, Healey Way, Forestville NSW 2087
Safety notes
Stepping stones and rock bars are slippery after rain and impassable in flood. Urban-edge creek — do not drink. No cycling.
Gear notes
Shoes that can get wet. Water. Map for the trail junctions at Bungaroo.
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