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1 event map book SYDNEY 50KM SYDNEY 100KM SATURDAY 25 SUNDAY 26 AUGUST 2018 BOBBIN HEAD TO THE HARBOUR FRIDAY 24 SUNDAY 26 AUGUST 2018 THE HAWKESBURY TO THE HARBOUR NATIONAL PARTNERS

2 WELCOME 100KM ONLY 100km START POINT BROOKLYN 100KM ONLY THIS MAP BOOK HAS BEEN PREPARED TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE EVENT ROUTE, CHECKPOINT BY CHECKPOINT. IT IS DESIGNED TO BE YOUR PRIMARY NAVIGATIONAL AID DURING PRE-EVENT TRAINING AND THROUGHOUT THE EVENT WEEKEND. Oxfam Trailwalker is a tough event. Much of the trail covers difficult terrain and you will be exposed to the elements for many hours. It requires appropriate and committed training and preparation. By registering for Oxfam Trailwalker, you have accepted responsibility for your own conduct and for the risks inherent in such a demanding endurance event. A planned approach, adequate training, familiarity with the trail and a thorough knowledge of the event rules and the safety information provided on the website and in the Training and Preparation Guide will help to minimise risk to you and your team. We hope you enjoy Oxfam Trailwalker! 50km START POINT BOBBIN HEAD 100KM & 50KM 100KM ONLY 100KM ONLY 100KM & 50KM 100KM & 50KM ARARAT RESERVE 100KM & 50KM CHECKPOINT FACILITIES 100KM START PARSLEY BAY, BROOKLYN CHECKPOINT MUOGAMARRA RURAL FIRE STATION, COWAN CHECKPOINT BEROWRA COMMUNITY CENTRE, BEROWRA FIRST AID WATER^ Cold CHECKPOINT BOBBIN HEAD, KU-RING-GAI CHASE NATIONAL PARK 50KM START BOBBIN HEAD CHECKPOINT ST IVES SHOWGROUND, ST IVES CHECKPOINT FRENCHS FOREST SHOWGROUND, FRENCHS FOREST CHECKPOINT DAVIDSON PARK, GARIGAL NATIONAL PARK CHECKPOINT ARARAT RESERVE, FRENCHS FOREST FINISH TANIA PARK, BALGOWLAH HEIGHTS SUPPORT CREW ACCESS* limited PRIVATE CAMPING Cold AM TRAILWALKER SYDNEY 2017 ^ Basic food items, food vendors, and sausage sizzles may be available at checkpoints, for an additional cost in some instances. These will be detailed in the final briefing notes provided approximately 10 days prior to the event. * The restrictive size of the checkpoints allows only one vehicle per team with restrictions on the type and, particularly, the size of vehicles. No trailers, towed caravans, or vehicles longer than one-and-a-half standard cars (such as campervans) are allowed. The one vehicle per team rule will be enforced at some checkpoints.

3 USING THIS MAP BOOK THIS MAP BOOK USES TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS TO COMMUNICATE THE TRAIL ROUTE. IF YOU HAVEN T USED TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS PREVIOUSLY, YOU SHOULD SPEND SOME TIME BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAPS USED IN THIS BOOKLET AND UNDERTAKE FURTHER READING TO INCREASE YOUR NAVIGATION SKILLS BEFORE VENTURING OUT ON THE TRAIL. Below is some basic advice adapted from the Geoscience Australia educational booklet Map Reading Guide: How to Use Topographic Maps, which is available from MAP SCALE The maps contained in this booklet are scaled 1:25,000 (unless otherwise indicated), which means that each centimetre represented on the map is 25,000 centimetres (or 250 metres) on the ground. CONTOURS Topographical maps use contour lines, which join points of equal height to represent the relief on the terrain depicted. If the contour lines are close together, the terrain is steep. Contour lines that are far apart indicate land with gentle slopes. It is also worth being aware of the contour interval, which is the vertical distance between adjacent contour lines. This information allows the user to determine altitude at any point on the map. WHICH WAY IS RTH? To assist in making correct directional decisions, the use of a magnetic compass is highly recommended for anyone who ventures into the bush. A compass works on the principle that the pivoting magnetised needle (or the north point of the swinging dial) always points to the north magnetic pole. An icon is included on topographical maps indicating the direction of grid north, so the beginner map user can use their compass to orient their map to the north before confidently navigating their way along their intended route. MAP COORDINATES AND GRID REFERENCES Topographical maps show coordinates in two ways: geographical coordinates (given as latitude and longitude); or as grid coordinates (given as easting and northing values). These coordinates are useful to either find or express a location on the map. For simplicity, grid coordinates will be used in this map book to reference points of directional significance and for you to communicate your position in an emergency. Grid lines are the equally spaced vertical and horizontal intersecting lines superimposed over the maps. The vertical grid lines that run north-south are known as eastings, and the horizontals running east-west are known as northings. Each grid line is numbered at the edge of the map and the distance between the adjacent grid lines represents one kilometre. To reference a point on the map, a six-figure grid reference will specify the position to an accuracy of one-tenth of the grid interval (or to within 100 metres). To create a six-figure grid reference you need to: 1. Locate the easting or vertical grid line to the left of the point of interest and read the two figure easting value from the edge of the map. This number becomes the first two digits in the six figure reference. 2. Visually divide the grid square that contains the point of interest by 10 increments. Estimate the number of increments from the vertical grid line to the point. This number (0 to 9) becomes the third digit in the six-figure reference. 3. Locate the northing or horizontal grid line below the point of interest and add the two figure northing digits to the reference. 4. Estimate the number of increments up from the horizontal grid line to the point. This digit completes the six-figure grid reference. DIFFICULTY RATING The difficulty ratings in this map book have been developed using the Australian Walking Track Grading System, which forms part of the national industry standard to assist walkers in judging the suitability of trails to their walking ability. Each section is graded from its hardest component; it may have some easier components than the ultimate grade. For further details about the grading system employed, search Australian Walking Track Grading System online. SYMBOLS USED ON THE MAPS

4 TRAIL ESSENTIALS THE INFORMATION BELOW CONTAINS KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU ARE OUT ON THE TRAIL. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE TRAINING AND PREPARATION GUIDE AND ON THE WEBSITE. TRAIL ETIQUETTE You share the walking trails used for the event with the general public. Be considerate of other users at all times. Always respect the requests of landowners and land managers. In national parks, you must abide by the conditions of park entry. MOBILE RECEPTION Mobile phone reception varies along the trail and there are some areas of the trail where mobile phones may not have any reception. Telstra currently has the best coverage. To improve your team s chances of having mobile reception during training and the event, we recommend all teams carry phones connected to at least two different network providers. NIGHT WALKING Walking at night requires special vigilance on the part of all team members to reduce the risk of injury. All team members must carry a head torch with extra batteries. We highly recommend including some night walking as part of your training for the event. As the national parks area is closed to the public at night, we recommend researching alternative walking tracks in your local area to gain experience night walking before the event. HIGH TIDES & FLASH FLOODING Certain sections of the trail may be subject to high tides or flash flooding (particularly sections 4, 5, and 6). Exercise extreme caution at water crossings as water levels can rise rapidly. Do not attempt to cross any swollen or rapidly flowing waterways. When planning your training walks, visit the NSW Roads & Maritime website for tide prediction tables. ROAD CROSSINGS The trail crosses public roads throughout the route. Always use pedestrian lights where available. Take care when crossing or walking alongside roads during training and the event. During the event, follow the instructions provided by our marshals and the signage at each crossing to ensure your safety. FIRST AID Each team is required to carry a first aid kit, including a thermal blanket for each team member and pressure bandages to treat injuries such as sprains, blisters, cuts and snake or spider bites. Snakes are a real danger on the event trail during the summer months when you are training. Left alone and unprovoked, snakes present little danger, however, should someone be bitten, you must be aware of the correct treatment. Team members are encouraged to learn basic first aid techniques and be aware of each other s pre-existing health concerns or injuries. HYDRATION Proper hydration is critical. You can place your body in serious danger by not drinking enough water and becoming dehydrated or by drinking too much water and causing hypernatremia. You need to find a balance between the two. Insufficient consumption of fluids can cause dehydration. Symptoms are only apparent when you are already dehydrated and can include tiredness, irritability, tight/heavy feeling muscles, headache, and dry mouth and lips. On the other hand, hyponatremia also known as water intoxication is an extremely dangerous condition that can rapidly lead to coma and may result in death. It occurs when too much water has been consumed, causing reduced salt levels in the blood and body tissues. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, headaches and lack of coordination. To maintain the correct hydration levels and avoid dehydration or hyponatremia, drink a combination of electrolytes and water, and continually monitor your fluid intake. Drink enough so you don t feel thirsty and are urinating at normal periods. If you are not urinating, or your urine is dark in colour, you may be dehydrated. If urination becomes frequent and clear coloured, you may be drinking too much. HYPOTHERMIA The temperature can drop dramatically during the event and a lack of sufficient clothing, or getting wet, can cause hypothermia. Symptoms can include fatigue, shivering, muscle spasms, clammy skin, stammering and hallucinations. If you become hypothermic, change out of wet clothes immediately, cover your head, face, neck and body with warm clothing, consume hot drinks and high-calorie food to maintain body temperature and seek medical help. Appropriate clothing should be carried at all times. HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEATSTROKE During strenuous activity, the body s temperature can rise and this can result in heat exhaustion and potentially heatstroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include severe thirst, muscle weakness, nausea and headache. Symptoms of heatstroke can include severe headache, confusion, irritability, difficulties breathing, elevation of body temperature and flushed, hot skin. Heatstroke can be fatal. If a team member exhibits these symptoms, find a shady area, administer frequent sips of water, remove excess clothing and seek medical help. To prevent heat exhaustion, always maintain adequate fluid intake. OVERUSE OF PAIN KILLERS Take care if using medications during the event and/or training. Overuse of pain killers can lead to serious health complications and hospitalisation. If you intend to use medications of any kind during the event, seek professional medical advice. OUR ENVIRONMENT Leave nothing but footprints on the trail. We ask that you make Oxfam Trailwalker a low-impact event by recycling wherever possible and discarding your waste during training and the event in sustainable ways. Carry out all rubbish from the trail, and use public toilets en route. If you really have to go, be discreet and bury your human waste and toilet paper. Alternatively, carry out used toilet paper in a snap-lock bag. A small garden trowel weighs the same as a muesli bar. To help Oxfam Australia reduce the event s environmental impact, please make every effort to catch public transport where available, or carpool to and from the trail when training. Photo: Keith Parsons/OxfamAUS

5 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DURING TRAINING Training for Oxfam Trailwalker is a necessary commitment. If you choose to train on the event trail or elsewhere, you need to ensure that you and your fellow team-mates remain safe at all times. Remember, you re responsible for your safety during training so follow these tips to stay safe and enjoy yourself. Before you go: Check the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website for weather conditions, forecasts, and current warnings. Download the BOM Weather app on to your compatible smartphone for up-todate weather conditions, forecasts, and warnings. Available from the App Store (Apple iphone) or Google Play (Android). Please note this app requires mobile reception to function correctly. Check all NSW fires to ensure there are no bushfires or planned burns in the area you intend to walk. Visit the Rural Fire Service website for details of fires near me : Check parks alerts on the national park website at gov.au/alerts/alerts-list for the latest information on trail conditions and track closures. Oxfam Trailwalker Sydney operates in the following national parks: - Berowra Valley National Park - Garigal National Park - Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park; and - Sydney Harbour National Park. Take some friends with you. Never walk alone. Always carry your Event Map Book and a compass. Leave details of your planned route, estimated completion time, vehicles, and fellow walkers with a friend, relative, or other reliable person in case you get lost. This person is responsible for contacting the police if you are overdue. Ensure you pack a torch just in case you don t reach your intended destination before night fall, and that you are carrying your fully charged mobile phones. Taking a portable USB charger on long training walks will ensure your mobile phone stays charged. During your walk: Always carry a first aid kit, including one thermal blanket per person, and wet weather gear. Wear a hat and sunscreen to avoid sunburn. Detour around any snakes. Never provoke them. Stay on the track. Read all signs carefully. Where the trail traverses alongside a road, don t walk on the road. Walk single file on the verge. Always take more water than you think you ll need and drink frequently. Don t drink creek or tank water. Even apparently pure water can be contaminated. If you become lost or require emergency assistance, remain calm, conserve energy, seek shelter and wait for assistance once you have made contact with the emergency services. Do not split up, as doing so may result in rescuers having to look for two lost parties. Never leave an injured person alone. DURING THE EVENT During the event, there will be trail markers along the entire trail route with unique numbers that relate to specific locations on the master event map at the Event Control Centre. If you are lost, injured or otherwise require emergency assistance during the event, provide the number of the nearest trail marker to help rescue crews locate you. Do not remove trail markers under any circumstances. EMERGENCY CONTACTS DURING TRAINING In an emergency CALL 000 If you can t reach 000, call 112 which connects to all carriers in emergency situations. DURING THE EVENT In an emergency or for any other assistance call the event emergency number TE: The event emergency number is only available on the event weekend. Photo: Krystle Wright/OxfamAUS Photo: Keith Parsons/OxfamAUS

6 100KM ONLY TRAIL SECTION 1, MAP 1 OF 2 100KM START PARSLEY BAY to CHECKPOINT MUOGAMARRA RURAL FIRE STATION EVENT DISTANCE SECTION DISTANCE CUMULATIVE DISTANCE CHECKPOINT CLOSING TIME 100km 15.7km 15.7km Checkpoint 1 closes at 4pm Friday DIFFICULTY RATING: 4 Trail description: A steep ascent up a wide fire trail takes you past Brooklyn Dam and across Porto Ridge in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Becoming single track, the trail then descends to scenic Jerusalem Bay before climbing to the township of Cowan and into Muogamarra Rural Fire Station. The trail can be very narrow with steep rocky ascents and descents in the second half of this section. Expect some rock scrambling, with ladders built into the rock in places. TE: Due to restrictive space, Checkpoint 1 is CLOSED to support crews during the event. You will not be able to meet your support crew until Checkpoint 2, so ensure you carry all your own requirements. MAP REF GRID REF CUMULATIVE INSTRUCTION km 1A km 1B km Depart the Start, located in the Parsley Bay car park, and walk up George Street heading west. At the intersection of George Street and William Street, turn left, walk to the end of the street and enter the steep, concreted fire trail. Turn left at the fire trail intersection as signposted to Cowan, following the Great North Walk (GNW) marker posts to Brooklyn Dam. 1C km At Brooklyn Dam, continue on the fire trail around the southern end of the dam. 1D km On the far side of the dam, continue north on the fire trail as marked by GNW marker posts. 1E km 1F km 1G km Take the left fork where an intersecting fire trail ascends towards the ridge top, as indicated by a GNW marker post. At the sign detailing the GNW route, near the conclusion of the fire trail, turn left onto the GNW foot track towards Jerusalem Bay. At the sign stating Jerusalem Bay > and < Brooklyn Dam, continue following the GNW marker posts towards Jerusalem Bay. 1H km At Jerusalem Bay, continue along GNW towards Cowan. Continued on Map 2 Maps produced with permission of Land and Property Information, a division of NSW Department of Finance and Services. New South Wales Government 2013.

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8 100KM ONLY TRAIL SECTION 1, MAP 2 OF 2 100KM START PARSLEY BAY to CHECKPOINT MUOGAMARRA RURAL FIRE STATION EVENT DISTANCE SECTION DISTANCE CUMULATIVE DISTANCE CHECKPOINT CLOSING TIME 100km 15.7km 15.7km Checkpoint 1 closes at 4pm Friday DIFFICULTY RATING: 4 Trail description: A steep ascent up a wide fire trail takes you past Brooklyn Dam and across Porto Ridge in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Becoming single track, the trail then descends to scenic Jerusalem Bay before climbing to the township of Cowan and into Muogamarra Rural Fire Station. The trail can be very narrow with steep rocky ascents and descents in the second half of this section. Expect some rock scrambling, with ladders built into the rock in places. TE: Due to restrictive space, Checkpoint 1 is CLOSED to support crews during the event. You will not be able to meet your support crew until Checkpoint 2 so ensure you carry all your own requirements. MAP REF GRID REF CUMULATIVE INSTRUCTION 1I km 1J km After crossing the footbridge over the M1 Pacific Motorway, turn left and follow the GNW marker posts alongside the railway line. Ascend stairs up onto the eastern platform of Cowan Railway Station. Once on platform, turn left and only use designated pedestrian crossing point to safely cross railway line. Do not exit the station here. Proceed onto and along the western platform to the exit ramp prior to the northern end of the platform. Follow the ramp from the railway platform directly onto the pedestrian crossing on the Pacific Highway and cross to the opposite side. At the far side, turn left onto the footpath and continue to the gated GNW trailhead prior to the boat sales yard. 1K km Enter the GNW trail and follow the GNW marker posts towards Glendale Road. 1L km At Glendale Road (unsealed), turn left and walk towards Muogamarra Rural Fire Station km Arrive at Checkpoint 1, Muogamarra Rural Fire Station. Maps produced with permission of Land and Property Information, a division of NSW Department of Finance and Services. New South Wales Government 2013.

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10 100KM ONLY TRAIL SECTION 2 CHECKPOINT MUOGAMARRA FIRE STATION to CHECKPOINT BEROWRA COMMUNITY CENTRE EVENT DISTANCE SECTION DISTANCE CUMULATIVE DISTANCE CHECKPOINT CLOSING TIME 100km 11.9km 27.6km Checkpoint 2 closes at 10pm Friday DIFFICULTY RATING: 5 Trail description: This challenging section along a single track has a number of steep ascents and descents before meeting the water s edge at Berowra Waters. The trail then climbs along Berowra Creek and up into the township of Berowra. Similar to the second half of Section 1, the trail can be very narrow with steep rocky ascents and descents in the first part of this section. Expect some rock scrambling, with ladders built into the rock in places. TE: During the event, you may experience two-way foot traffic between Map Ref 2H and 2I, and Map Ref 2L and Checkpoint 2. Due to limited parking at Checkpoint 2, during the event support crews are asked to arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to their team s expected arrival and to depart promptly after their team s departure. Caution is required when crossing Berowra Waters Road (Map Ref 2L) as the crossing point is a school crossing and not a standard pedestrian crossing. Cars do not have to give way. At peak time on the event Friday, traffic controllers will be directing walkers and car traffic at this crossing we appreciate your patience. Keep noise to a minimum in residential areas. MAP REF GRID REF CUMULATIVE INSTRUCTION km Depart Checkpoint 1 and walk back along Glendale Road towards the Great North Walk (GNW) crossing point. 2A km At the GNW crossing point, turn left onto GNW and continue as signposted to Berowra Waters. 2B km 2C km Cross Joe Crafts Creek and climb up the other side of the valley. Once you pass through a rock gully, keep climbing up and stay left until you pass a walkers log book in a green box. Cross a fire trail that is signposted To Turner Road and continue to follow the GNW marker posts to Berowra Waters. 2D km At the water s edge of Berowra Creek, turn left and head towards Berowra Waters. 2E km Enter Kirkpatrick Way and walk towards Berowra Waters Road. 2F km Enter the GNW trailhead opposite Kirkpatrick Way at the intersection with Berowra Waters Road and follow marker posts towards Berowra. 2G km Turn right at the junction of the foot track and the fire trail, as signposted GNW. 2H km Continue along the fire trail, past the signposted track to Crosslands. 2I km 2J km 2K km 2L km At the junction with the fire trail towards Joalah Crescent, continue on the fire trail to the right, as signposted GNW. Turn left at the junction between the fire trail and the foot track, following the GNW marker posts towards Crowley Road in Berowra. At the trailhead on Crowley Road, turn immediately left onto the unmarked bush track behind the old community hall and tennis courts. Turn right into King Street and safely cross Berowra Waters Road via the school crossing, continuing along King Street. Enter the stairs at the junction of King Street and Boundary Street and take them down to the Berowra Community Centre km Arrive at Checkpoint 2, Berowra Community Centre. Maps produced with permission of Land and Property Information, a division of NSW Department of Finance and Services. New South Wales Government 2013.

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12 100KM ONLY TRAIL SECTION 3 CHECKPOINT BEROWRA COMMUNITY CENTRE to CHECKPOINT BOBBIN HEAD EVENT DISTANCE SECTION DISTANCE CUMULATIVE DISTANCE CHECKPOINT CLOSING TIME 100km 15.2km 42.8km Checkpoint 3 closes at 5am Saturday DIFFICULTY RATING: 4 Trail description: Exiting the township of Berowra, the trail descends to Berowra Creek before heading up through the challenging Lyrebird Gully. The trail then descends onto the Mt Ku-ring-gai Track and meanders alongside Cowan Creek into Apple Tree Bay, before a short up and over to Bobbin Head. TE: During the event, you may experience two-way foot traffic between Checkpoint 2 and Map Ref 3A, and Map Ref 3G and 3H. MAP REF GRID REF CUMULATIVE INSTRUCTION km Depart Checkpoint 2, taking the stairs from the car park up to King Street. 3A km Safely cross Berowra Waters Road and turn right to continue along the footpath beside Berowra Waters Road. 3B km Turn left into Arcadia Crescent. 3C km Turn left into Creole Street 3D km Turn right into Holliday Avenue. 3E km Turn right into Joalah Crescent. 3F km Turn left onto the gated fire trail and continue to a short concreted descent. 3G km Turn right onto the fire trail signposted GNW at the base of the concrete descent. 3H km Turn left onto the single file foot track, as signposted to Crosslands. 3I km Cross Sams Creek and turn right towards Berowra Creek and Crosslands. 3J km After crossing the salt marsh boardwalk, turn left into the Benowie Walking Track, heading up Lyrebird Gully towards Mt Ku-ring-gai. 3K km At the end of the bush track, ascend the sealed access road to exit at Glenview Road. 3L km 3M km After crossing Glenview Road onto the footpath beside Pacific Highway, ascend the pedestrian footbridge and cross the Pacific Highway. At the end of the pedestrian footbridge, continue on the footpath across the road bridge (Church Street). At the intersection with Leeming Street, cross Church Street safely and enter the pedestrian walkway opposite. 3N km Turn right into Harwood Avenue and continue along the footpath to the eastern end. 3O km At the fire trail gate enter Mt Ku-ring-gai Track and descend towards Cowan Creek. 3P km At the junction of the Berowra Track, turn right and continue alongside the water s edge towards Apple Tree Bay. 3Q km Cross the footbridge into Apple Tree Bay, walking past the kiosk towards the entry roadway. 3R km Exit Apple Tree Bay via the entry roadway. Walk single file and be aware of oncoming traffic. 3S km Turn right and ascend the bush trail that is signposted to Regional Office. 3T km At the picnic area beside the road, cross Ku-ring-gai Chase Road into the Regional Office car park. 3U km At the far side of the car park, enter the Birrawanna Track, taking the lower left fork towards Bobbin Head. 3V km At the base of the steps beside Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, veer right and follow the path alongside the roadway past Bobbin Inn. Turn right into Bobbin Head picnic grounds and make your way towards Checkpoint km Arrive at Checkpoint 3, Bobbin Head picnic grounds. Maps produced with permission of Land and Property Information, a division of NSW Department of Finance and Services. New South Wales Government 2013.

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