Pipeline and Bungaroo Tracks to Stepping Stones Crossing

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Pipeline and Bungaroo tracks to Stepping Stones trail, Garigal National Park. Photo: John Spencer
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Garigal National Park

4 current alerts · Checked 11 Oct 2026, 5:05 am

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  • Other planned eventsUntil 1 Feb 2027

    1080 pest management operation

    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 August 2026 and 31 January 2027 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)

About

Leave suburbia behind as you follow Pipeline and Bungaroo tracks to Stepping Stones Crossing. Starting in St Ives on Sydney’s upper north shore, this short walk comprises two adjoining tracks leading to Middle Harbour Creek.

Follow Pipeline trail for about 300 metres before turning left onto Bungaroo track. Immerse yourself in bush and valley vistas from the lookout before descending steeply between the rocky outcrops, passing banksias, grevilleas and wildflowers in the spring. You’ll arrive at the large sandstone steps of Middle Harbour Creek’s Stepping Stones where Governor Arthur Phillip camped on his historic first expedition in 1788.

If you feel like pressing on – and it’s safe to do so – cross the stepping stones to join another great Sydney walk. From there you can turn right to take the Governor Phillip walk to Davidson Park, or left to join the Middle Harbour track to the Cascades.

The walk at a glance

Part of Garigal National Park

Garigal National Park · Sydney and surrounds

This short steep walk is one of the most beautiful on Sydney’s upper north shore. Beginning at St Ives, it leads you through Garigal National Park to Middle Harbour creek.

Difficulty
Grade 4 · Hard
Distance
3.6km return
Time
1hr - 1hr 30min
Entry
Park entry fees apply at Davidson Park only

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

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Park office

02 9451 3479

Where you'll be

Hunter Avenue

St Ives NSW 2075

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