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Blue Gum Loop Trail

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New South Wales

Blue Gum Loop Trail

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4.5

(4)

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Blue Gum Loop Trail

01:14

4.23km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

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Berowra Valley National Park

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1.26 km

Fishponds Waterhole

Highlight • Lake

Fishponds is a long natural waterhole on Berowra Creek, surrounded by tall sandstone cliffs and small caves. Stepping stones cross the creek at one end, with a small timber bridge nearby, making it a natural rest point along the Blue Gum Walk. Despite its inviting appearance, swimming is not recommended due to pollution and past incidents, so it’s best enjoyed from the banks.

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1.66 km

Waitara Creek Rock Pools

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Waitara Creek rock pools are a series of sandstone basins and small cascades carved by flowing water, sometimes referred to locally as “The Washtub.” Located near the junction with Berowra Creek, it's an ideal scenic stop along the Blue Gum Walk and Great North Walk. The creek winds through a sheltered valley with rock platforms and forested slopes, creating a peaceful bushland setting.

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2.35 km

Blue Gum Walking Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Blue Gum walking track forms a loop through Berowra Valley National Park, linking creek crossings, waterfalls, and sections of the Great North Walk. It passes through fern-filled gullies and open forest dominated by tall blue gum trees, with gentle undulations between the valleys and ridges. The track offers a varied bushwalking experience through the diverse bushland landscapes of the Berowra Valley, making it an ideal route for enjoying the outdoors close to the Hornsby suburbs.

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4.23 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.13 km

1.56 km

348 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

1.33 km

348 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

16°C

10°C

40 %

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