Bungaroo

Bungaroo is a rock bar that separates the salt water tidal Middle Harbour from fresh water Middle Harbour creek. 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 [ [http://www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/www/html/1115-bungaroo-track.asp Ku-ring-gai Council - Bungaroo Track ] ] . 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 [ [http://nla.gov.au/nla.cs-pa-http%253A%252F%252Flibapp.sl.nsw.gov.au%252Fcgi-bin%252Fspydus%252FENQ%252FPM%252FFULL1%253F154850,I Bungaroo Swimming Pool, St Ives ] ] .

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 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.

* "Two Creeks Track" runs from Babbage Road close to Roseville Bridge along the western bank of middle harbour, this route is well defined with regular sign posts. This route runs by the mangrove banks of middle harbour and offers walkers a view of crabs, birds and other wildlife living on Middle Harbour.

References

* [http://www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/www/html/1115-bungaroo-track.asp Ku-ring-gai Council Bunagroo Track History]
* [http://nla.gov.au/nla.cs-pa-http%253A%252F%252Flibapp.sl.nsw.gov.au%252Fcgi-bin%252Fspydus%252FENQ%252FPM%252FFULL1%253F154850,I National Library : Picture Australia - Bungaroo Swimming Pool]
* [http://www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/www/html/1113-two-creeks-track.asp Ku-ring-gai Council Two Creeks Track information page]