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Central Coast Bushwalk

Strickland Cabbage Tree Tack (2.3km)

A 2.3km moderate forest walk at higher elevation, ideal after rainfall with minimal leech concerns.

At a glance

Distance
2.3km
Ascent
60m
Dogs
Yes, off leash
Toilets
Yes
Leeches
After rain
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This is a lovely walk short walk to do in strickland if it's been raining a bit and you need that forest calm without worrying too much about leeches because its a bit higher. They will be there if it is a bit too wet, should be ok for a wet day or two before they appear

Walk directions

  1. Start at Baksia Picnic Area, at the end of the picnic area head south or left along the path: -33.3736528195072, 151.32291555404666 Google Maps Link
  2. Turn right back up the hill: -33.375570165777965, 151.32293701171878 Google Maps Link
  3. Turn right back up the hill to the carpark: -33.37321379502175, 151.32124185562137 Google Maps Link
Panoramic bushland view from a rock ledge with a dog surveying the valley
Hiker and his dog standing atop a large boulder in Strickland forest
Twisted tree root mass beside the Cabbage Tree Track trail
Rock ledge overhang above the track amid slender casuarina trees
Trail beneath a tall pale tree trunk under a clear blue sky
Path squeezed between a mossy boulder and a cabbage palm trunk
Golden flowering tree canopy arching over the forest track
purple flag iris
Bright yellow guinea flower blooming on the forest floor

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The cover of A Cornucopia of Central Coast Walks: watercolour wildflowers, including a waratah and orchids, on a bright yellow background

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33 dog walks in the book

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This walk is on Darkinung country. Good Architect acknowledges the Darkinung people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and we pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Darkinjung Land Council.