Where

Glenbrook area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW

Distance

1.8km loop

Time suggested

30 - 45min

Grade

Grade 3

Trip Intention Form

It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.

Personal Locator Beacon

Hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at Blue Mountains Heritage Centre in Blackheath.

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

Opening times

If you’re driving into the Glenbrook area, the gates are open:

• First Sunday in October to first Sunday in April 8.30am to 7pm
• Rest of year 8.30am to 6pm

What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, sunscreen, topographic map, gps, compass

Please note

• After heavy rain, Glenbrook Causeway may be closed. Contact Richmond office to check.
• Check the weather before you set out and ensure you're well prepared. Weather can be unpredictable and extreme in this area and the track can become boggy when it rains.

An enchanting walk through delightful woodlands and rainforest in the eastern reaches of Blue Mountains National Park. Starting from the Darug area in Euroka campground, the medium difficulty Nepean River walk offers a great introduction to the wonders of nature for families with some bushwalking experience.

From the grassy clearing, the track leads east through a narrow canyon where the sheer walls create a rainforest hothouse for lush ferns with towering lilli-pilli and coachwood. The track descends steeply with some obstacles into Fairlight Gorge before arriving at the river, where you might see water dragons sunning themselves along the banks. In spring the wildflowers blanket the surrounds with a dazzling display of scent and colour. 

Adventurers might be tempted with a swim before enjoying a leisurely riverside picnic. Eat up as you’ll need some energy for the steep climb out before joining Bennets Ridge walking track.

Take a virtual tour of Nepean River walking track captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info