Muogamarra Djarra crossing walk
Muogamarra Nature Reserve
Overview
Get your heart pumping on this 8km guided walk over 4.5 hours along high ridgelines and down to Djarra Creek, near Cowan. Enjoy impressive views of Berowra Creek and Bujwa Bay in Muogamarra Nature Reserve.
- When
Sunday 3 May and 2 August 2026, 9.30am to 2pm.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for adults and children, 15 years and over. You'll need to have a good level of fitness because there are some steep sections.
- Price
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Adult $20 per person. Concession/child (15 to 17 years) $15 per person. Family (2 adults and 2 children) $60.
- Meeting point
- Meet on Glendale Road, Cowan.
- What to
bring - Drinking water, lunch, snacks, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, clothes for all weather conditions
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 or book online.
- Please note
- You can only visit Muogamarra Nature Reserve if you have booked a guided tour in advance.
- Muogamarra Nature Reserve protects a fragile ecosystem so let's keep it plastic-free.
We’ll walk along a ridge-top fire trail before descending to Djarra Creek crossing, where we’ll stop for morning tea. Hear about the early history of the area and view the brilliant display of plants and wildflowers along this guided walk. You'll learn about Glendale Road farm, the activities of Sir Edward Hallstrom (a driving force behind the development of Taronga Park Zoo) and the research activities of the University of NSW.
We'll stop for lunch overlooking pristine Berowra Creek and return via a loop track. Enjoy spectacular views across Muogamarra and the broader Hawkesbury plateau to the north, south and west. This is a rare opportunity to visit the nature reserve as it's usually closed to the public due to the fragile ecosystems.
A good level of fitness is required as there are some steep sections. There'll be time to stop, rest and take in views. Bring at least 1 litre of drinking water, lunch and snacks.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Muogamarra Nature Reserve in the Sydney and surrounds region
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is open to the public from 9am to 4.30pm for 6 weeks around August and September each year. The reserve will open on 9 August to 15 September 2025. Bookings are essential for all visitors. The reserve is closed to the public at other times to protect sensitive natural and cultural heritage values.
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