The Pipeline Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-33.7417333,151.1666367)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Mona Vale Road, A3 Turn on to Link Road then drive for 500 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Horace Street and drive for another 1.1 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hunter Avenue and drive for another 170 m Turn right and drive for another 2 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the intersection, this walk heads through the metal gate and follows the service trail down the hill, keeping the pipeline on the right, as it heads through the bush and behind the houses to the intersection of the wide service trail on the left.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 60 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 890 m continue straight.
	After another 115 m continue straight.
	After another 45 m continue straight. After another 800 m continue straight.
	Continue another 470 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.4 km to get back to the start. "Pipeline". Pipeline This pipeline is unearthed at Hunter Street, St Ives, and travels through Garigal National Park, across Middle Harbour Creek to John Oxley Drive, Sorlie. The pipe carries water under pressure From Ryde to Pymble to the reservoir at Beacon Hill. The old smaller-capacity pipe can still be seen running parallel to the larger pipe.

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The Pipeline Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	4.7 km
Time	2 h to 4 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

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Pipeline
This pipeline is unearthed at Hunter Street, St Ives, and travels through Garigal National Park, across Middle Harbour Creek to John Oxley Drive, Sorlie. The pipe carries water under pressure From Ryde to Pymble to the reservoir at Beacon Hill. The old smaller-capacity pipe can still be seen running parallel to the larger pipe.

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Terrey Hills Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 22 Jul
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later this evening. Winds northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northerly in the evening.
  
  Wednesday 23 Jul
  
  12°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Medium chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. Mostly sunny day. Winds northerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the early morning then becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon.
  Fire Danger: Moderate
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Thursday 24 Jul
  
  6°C → 16°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day.
  
  Friday 25 Jul
  
  4°C → 16°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Saturday 26 Jul
  
  9°C → 17°C
  Showers easing.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 9mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h tending northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening.
  
  Sunday 27 Jul
  
  9°C → 16°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Monday 28 Jul
  
  9°C → 16°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Tuesday 29 Jul
  
  6°C → 15°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Flat Rock track partial closure
  The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed as the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
  
  Please note:
  
  Walkers heading west should exit Flat Rock track at the eastern end of Killarney Drive and use Killarney Drive until you reach Downpatrick Street. Then walk down the street and re-enter Flat Rock track from the Downpatrick Street fire trail.
  
  Walkers heading east should exit Flat Rock track at the Downpatrick Street fire trail and use Downpatrick Street, then Killarney Drive until you reach the end of Killarney Drive. Re-enter Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance.
  
  For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
  
  Applies from Wed 10 February 2016, 3.18pm
  Areas affected: Natural Bridge track to Davidson Park
- ‘1080 pest management’
  
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 in Garigal National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  
  All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
  
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  
  Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
  
  For more information, contact the local park office on:
  
  Forestville 9451 3479 (business hours)
  
  NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
  
  Applies from Fri 31 January 2025, 10.19pm

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