2 h 15 min to 2 h 45 min

3.8mi
Return

Climb : 250m
Descent : 250m

Moderate trail


Turn map Directions & comments
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(0 km) Start.
(0 km) After another 30yd (at the intersection of Mount Tate Road & Farm Creek Place) continue straight, to head along Mount Tate Road.
(0 km) Then find the "Guthega Alpine Inn" (40yd on your right).
(0.1 km) After another 60yd (from the Mount Tate Road) continue straight, to head along Mount Tate Road.
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(0.2 km) After another 165yd (at the intersection of Mount Tate Road & Illawong Walk) turn sharp left, to head along Illawong Walk (a residential road).
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(0.4 km) After another 145yd (from the Illawong Walk) veer right, to head along Illawong Walk (a service road).
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(0.4 km) After another 25yd (from the Illawong Walk) continue straight, to head along Illawong Walk.
(0.4 km) After another 60yd pass the car park (on your right).
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(0.5 km) After another 85yd (from the Illawong Bridge Track) turn left, to head along Illawong Bridge Track (a walking trail).
(0.9 km) After another 360yd head down the metal steps
(0.9 km) Then cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
(0.9 km) After another 40yd find the "Flying Fox" (15yd on your left).
(1.8 km) After another 1000yd cross the ford.
(2 km) After another 175yd cross the ford.
(2 km) After another 45yd cross the ford.
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(2.8 km) After another 870yd (from the Illawong Bridge Track) continue straight, to head along Illawong Bridge Track.
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(2.9 km) After another 150yd (from the Illawong Bridge Track) continue straight, to head along Illawong Bridge Track.
(3.1 km) About 140yd past the end is "Illawong Lodge".
(3 km) Then cross the bridge
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(3 km) Continue another 30yd to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.9mi to get back to the start.
(3.1 km) About 30yd past the end is "Suspension Bridge".


AS 2156.1-2001 - Walking tracks Classification

The main spine of this walk follows a formed trail, you will require some hiking experience.
Length 3.8mi
Time 2 h 15 min to 2 h 45 min




Class 3/6



Moderate trail 		Quality of track Formed trail, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required Some hiking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Getting to the start

From Barry WayGPS coordinates for the start: -36.3819663,148.3726041

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