Two Creeks Track Teaser

Two Creeks Track Teaser is the council-owned opening stretch of the longer Two Creeks Track, reached from Echo Point Park in Roseville Chase on Sydney's north shore. The one fact that shapes the whole outing: dogs on lead are welcome on the Ku-ring-gai Council bushland sections, but the full 5.8 km track continues into Garigal National Park, where dogs are strictly prohibited. This is a there-and-back walk by design, not the complete route.

Leash status

Ku-ring-gai Council permits dogs on lead on its bushland sections, including the track from Echo Point Park down into the gully. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service manages Garigal National Park and strictly prohibits dogs once the track crosses the boundary. Signs mark the changeover, and taking a dog past that point risks a fine, so turn around there. The boundary is genuinely easy to miss if you are not watching for it, especially when the dog is pulling ahead, so treat every step past the last council sign as national park.

The walk

From Echo Point Park the path drops into a sandstone gully, with bushland closing in and the creek running alongside for part of the way. Expect uneven footing and a few short climbs, nothing technical. The full track runs 5.8 km and one to 1.5 hours end to end past Babbage Falls and mangrove sections, but with a dog you cover the opening stretch only and return the way you came. How far that is depends on where the boundary falls for your pace, and the out-and-back format means you can make the turn whenever the dog has had enough.

Max: The national park line sneaks up on you under the canopy. Watch for the last council sign, not the track itself, because the surface does not change at the boundary.

Water and hazards

Small sandy banks along the creek let dogs wade or take a proper dip before you turn back, which is a genuine advantage of this route on a warm day. After rain the track turns muddy and slippery, and a stormwater tunnel under the Eastern Arterial Road can flood. Leeches turn up after wet weather and snakes are active in warmer months, so keep the dog on lead and on the formed path, which also protects the resident brush-turkeys and possums.

Getting there and parking

Echo Point Park on Babbage Road, Roseville Chase, is the main dog-friendly entry, with a small car park on site. Street parking is also available at Amarna Parade or Tryon Road. By public transport, take the train to Lindfield Station then bus 556 or 557, or walk in from Lindfield Oval for a longer outing.

More walks nearby

For the council section of the same route in more detail, see Two Creeks Track: Echo Point Park to Gordon Creek. Ku-ring-gai's off leash dog areas in Roseville are the place to burn off energy afterwards, and Cafe Feoh in Lindfield has outdoor seating for a post-walk coffee.

When to go

Saturday mornings bring the most walkers and dogs, so early mornings and weekdays give a quieter run. After rain, give the track a day or two to dry out before bringing a dog down, both for footing and for leeches. Best in dry, mild weather for a dog that handles uneven ground.

More north shore routes are in our NSW trails guide, and the Roseville Chase page pulls together the local dog-friendly listing.