Great North Walk – Berowra Valley National Park
Berowra Valley National Park, NSW
The 27km Benowie section of the Great North Walk along Berowra Creek from Pennant Hills to Berowra Waters.
About this place
Also known as the Benowie walking track, this Grade 5 section follows Berowra Creek for 27km one-way through Berowra Valley National Park. NPWS says Pennant Hills to Berowra Waters takes about two to three days, with camps along the way, or you can break it into day walks from Pennant Hills, Westleigh, Hornsby, Galston Gorge picnic area or Berowra Waters. There is no public access through Hornsby Rifle Range between Quarry trail and Tunks Ridge, or from Stewart Avenue; follow signs via Manor Road and Simon trail. Crosslands Reserve is a key mid-valley trailhead and camp. Link south to the Lane Cove GNW or north toward Cowan.
Access & getting there
Join from Pennant Hills, Westleigh, Hornsby, Galston Gorge or Berowra Waters. No through access at Hornsby Rifle Range — follow GNW signs via Manor Road and Simon trail. Crosslands Reserve open 8am–7.30pm daylight saving, 9am–5pm otherwise. Berowra Creek: avoid swimming for three days after heavy rain.
Galston Gorge picnic area, Galston Road, Hornsby Heights NSW 2077 (one of several signed Great North Walk entries)
Safety notes
Prepare for overnight walking. Creek crossings slip after rain. Polluted water after storms. Respect rifle-range closures. Carry a map and tell someone your plans.
Gear notes
Overnight kit if walking through. Topographic map, first aid, water treatment. Weather-appropriate layers.
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