Bungaroo

Bungaroo is a rock bar that separates the salt water tidal Middle Harbour from fresh water Middle Harbour Creek located in Sydney, New South Wales. Located in the Garigal National Park it was first explored by Governor Arthur Phillip when his group used the spot as a camping site while searching for suitable farming grounds on the 16th April 1788.^[1] The location is a popular destination for walkers. At one stage there was a swimming pool located at Bungaroo which was popular with local residents.^[2]

Access

Founders Way leaving from Hunter Ave, St Ives leeds onto the pipeline track which follows a pipeline down a steep decent down into the valley. The track is primarily a fire trail which is mostly in good condition. This route is a popular short walk for local residents.

Middle Harbour Track leads from the Cascades in Garigal National Park to the Governor Phillip Walk. The track follows along the eastern side of Middle Harbour towards Forestville, New South Wales.

References

^ "Bungaroo Track - St Ives". Ku-ring-gai Council. Archived from the original on 31 August 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/61L0onW3H.
^ "Bungaroo Swimming Pool, St Ives". GPO original locations or series - St16727 From NSW Govt Printer series - Labor & Industry: Willoughby. http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/item/itemDetailPaged.aspx?itemID=154850#. Retrieved 31 August 2011.