Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Great North Walk
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oliviakellis
May 11, 2026
Stretching for around 250 kilometres, the Great North Walk links Sydney to Newcastle, passing through a mix of bushland, sandstone ridges, and creek valleys. Sections vary widely in terrain, from well-formed tracks to rougher, uneven ground with steps and climbs. The route is marked but can feel remote in parts. This section between Thornleigh and Hornsby follows forested corridors and creek lines, with changing elevation throughout.
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