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Cowan Station to Berowra via Great North Walk

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New South Wales

Cowan Station to Berowra via Great North Walk

Hard

5.0

(5)

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Cowan Station to Berowra via Great North Walk

05:33

18.2km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Berowra Valley National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.14 km

Great North Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great North Walk is a long-distance walking route stretching roughly 250 kilometres between Sydney and Newcastle, connecting a series of national parks and bushland reserves. In this section, the track …

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8.09 km

View of Berowra Creek

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This stretch of the Great North Walk follows on the ridge above Berowra Creek. You'll find benches on the pathway as well, so you can take a break to enjoy the views.

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10.2 km

Naa Badu Lookout

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This breathtaking lookout over the Berowra Creek Valley is one of the best you'll find in the Berowra area. With panoramic views and a comfortable bench, it's a great place to pause for a moment to enjoy the stunning scenery.

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12.9 km

Berowra

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Berowra is a popular town for hikers, cyclists, and other outdoor enthusiasts of the great Sydney area. There is a popular hiking track between Berowra and Cowan that makes up …

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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.95 km

4.21 km

2.30 km

981 m

560 m

223 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

3.37 km

795 m

331 m

248 m

227 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

19°C

7°C

0 %

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Cowan Station to Berowra via Great North Walk

Great North Walk

View of Berowra Creek

Naa Badu Lookout

Berowra

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