Stepping Stone Crossing to Cascades Trail

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Stepping Stone Crossing to Cascades trail, Garigal National Park. Photo: Shaun Sursok
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Garigal National Park

4 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 10:05 am

Official alerts
  • 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

Garigal National Park is blessed with an extensive network of tracks and trails that can be enjoyed by walking, by mountain biking, or by horse riding. Stepping Stone Crossing to Cascades trail is one of several tracks located on Middle Harbour Creek, near Chatswood. Perfect for a Sunday stroll, this track joins Cascades trail with Pipeline and Bungaroo tracks, and Davidson Park to Stepping Stone Crossing. Be sure to check out these other tracks so you can plan your adventure.

This gently undulating trail follows creek banks lined with diverse wet eucalypt forest, including blackbutt, swamp she-oak, angophoras and black wattle, until it reaches a gorgeous series of rockpools known as 'Cascades'.

At Cascades, you’ll see remnants of a sandstone wall that was built in 1928 to dam the first pool. While swimming is not recommended here today due to urban run-off, it’s a lovely spot to take in an abundance of wildlife and enjoy birdwatching. Look out for azure kingfishers, cockatoos, kookaburras, parrots and owls.

The walk at a glance

Part of Garigal National Park

Garigal National Park · Sydney and surrounds

Located in Garigal National Park, Stepping Stone Crossing to Cascades trail is an easy walk that you can enjoy by walking, horse riding or mountain biking.

Difficulty
Grade 3 · Moderate
Distance
2.6km one-way
Time
27min - 1hr
Accessibility
No wheelchair access
Entry
Park entry fees apply at Davidson Park only

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Drinking water
  • Gps
  • Topographic map

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Forestville Office

02 9451 3479npws.sydneynorth@environment.nsw.gov.au

Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm

Where you'll be

Hunter Avenue

St Ives NSW 2075

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