Track By Carpark

This track leads through an interesting patch of regenerated rainforest. The rainforest species used in this regeneration are quite diverse and all local to Sydney (though many are not typically found in sandstone areas like this).

Please note that both the Wild Quince (Guioa) and the Red Olive Plum are toxic and should not be eaten despite their name.

Entering near the creek at the western end, you will pass through a group of Guioa (Guioa semiglauca) also known as Wild Quince. You will then find yourself under a line of Snowwoods (Pararchidendron pruinosum). You will see a Plum Pine (Podocarpus elatus) to the left and Bird Nest Ferns (Asplenium australasicum) to the right. At the end of the line of Snowwoods you will see a large Red Ash (Alphitonia exelsa) stretching out across the creek.

The track then makes a steep climb up to a group of large White Aspens (Acronychia oblongifolia). Under the White Aspens are Red Olive Plums (Elaeodendron australe), some Brush Cherries (Syzygium australe) and more Snowwoods. Continuing to the east you will see Narrow Leaf Palm Lillies (Cordyline stricta) on the slope and more Guioa by the track. Down by the creek there are Water Gums (Tristaniopsis laurina) and Common Lilly Pillies (Acmena smithii).