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Mirang Pool picnic area is in Heathcote National Park.

There's no vehicle access. It can only be accessed by walking and you will need to carry everything in, and back out again.

The hike there from Heathcote train station is almost 3km and takes about 45 mins.

If you park at the end of Oliver Street it's a 2km walk easily done in 30 mins.

To get there from Heathcote train station:

• Take Oliver Street to the very end which is 900m and takes about 15 mins.
• At the end of Oliver Street take Goburra track which is steep in parts and requires some rock scrambling.
• On reaching Pipeline trail, turn left and keep walking until you see the blue signpost for Mirang Pool at the top of the stairs.

Park entry points

• Goburra walking track via Oliver Street, Heathcote
• Mirang fire trail, Heathcote

Parking

There is no vehicle access to the picnic area.

• Parking is available at the western end of Oliver Street in Heathcote.
• Limited parking is also available by the gate leading to Mirang fire trail.

By bike

If you are an experienced mountain bike rider, you can reach Mirang Pool picnic area from Pipeline fire trail. Or, cycle along Mirang fire trail, then turn right onto Pipeline trail.

By public transport

You can get a train to Heathcote Station from Town Hall or Central in Sydney. The hike from Heathcote train station to Mirang Pool is almost 3km and takes 45 mins.

Mirang Pool picnic area is an exceptional place to visit all year round.

Autumn

Autumn is a great time to visit because the hike down to Mirang Pool and back out is much nicer when the temperatures cool.

Spring

Visit Mirang Pool picnic area in Spring to see blooming gymea lilies give a scarlet glow to the gullies.

Summer

Take a welcome dip in Mirang Pool on a hot summer day, or just paddle in the shallow waters to cool off. 

Mirang Pool is a remote picnic area. There are no facilities, rubbish bins, toilets or drinking water. Please take all rubbish with you when leaving.

• Mirang Pool picnic area factsheet

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

• Bullawarring walking track For great Sydney bushwalking, visit Heathcote National Park, near Waterfall in the Sutherland shire; combine your hike with birdwatching and freshwater swimming.

• Kingfisher Pool picnic area A visit to this Sutherland picnic spot, located at Kingfisher Pool campground in Heathcote National Park, near Waterfall, offers birdwatching, bushwalking and swimming.
• Mooray walking track Enjoy a day of Sydney bushwalking and birdwatching. One of the best walks in Heathcote National Park, Mooray walking track is easily accessed from Waterfall train station.

Animals

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  Eastern blue-tongue lizard (Tiliqua scinciodes)

  The eastern blue-tongue lizard, one of the largest skinks in Australia, is found throughout most of NSW. When threatened, the eastern blue-tongue lizard displays its blue tongue in a wide-mouthed intimidating show. Not an agile animal, they feed on slow-moving beetles and snails.

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  Yellow-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus)

  The yellow-tailed black cockatoo is one of the largest species of parrot. With dusty-black plumage, they have a yellow tail and cheek patch. They’re easily spotted while bird watching, as they feed on seeds in native forests and pine plantations.

Plants

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  Grass tree (Xanthorrea spp.)

  An iconic part of the Australian landscape, the grass tree is widespread across eastern NSW. These Australian native plants have a thick fire-blackened trunk and long spiked leaves. They are found in heath and open forests across eastern NSW. The grass tree grows 1-5m in height and produces striking white-flowered spikes which grow up to 1m long.

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  Old man banksia (Banksia serrata)

  Hardy Australian native plants, old man banksias can be found along the coast, and in the dry sclerophyll forests and sandstone mountain ranges of NSW. With roughened bark and gnarled limbs, they produce a distinctive cylindrical yellow-green banksia flower which blossoms from summer to early autumn.

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  Scribbly gum (Eucalyptus haemastoma)

  Easily identifiable Australian native plants, scribbly gum trees are found throughout NSW coastal plains and hills in the Sydney region. The most distinctive features of this eucalypt are the ‘scribbles’ made by moth larva as it tunnels between the layers of bark.