Koolewong Track
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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The Koolewong Track (koolewong is an Aboriginal word for koala, ‘though there are none left in this area) is one of the shortest walks at West Head. However, it leads to one of the best lookouts over Hawkesbury River toward Patonga and Lion island.
Lookouts
Coastal
Eucalypt Forest
80m
Maximum Elevation
60m
Total Climb
Getting there
Start opposite Resolute Picnic area near the end of West Head Road
Maps
9130-1N Broken Bay (1:25,000)
Route/Trail notes
The track starts opposite the Resolute Picnic Area entrance, and heads down through eucalyptus forest before reaching a bench at the lookout. You can scramble further around the rocks for some more nice rocky outcrops and an even better view.
Permits/Costs
National Parks Pass or entry fee at gate ($13 in 2019)
Other References
https://hikingtheworld.blog/2019/03/31/koolewong-track-west-head/
GPS Tracks
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