Staples lookout
Right on the side of the road, the scenic Staples lookout provides views across Brisbane Water and Woy Woy Bay.
- Price
- Free. Park entry fees apply.
- Wheelchair access
- Easy
- Where
- Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds
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Lookouts
Mount Olive lookout
Mount Olive Lookout is only a short walk from Ironbark picnic area in Popran National Park on the central coast and offers scenic views over Popran Creek.
- Price
- Free. Free park entry.
- Where
- Popran National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Aboriginal sites
Bulgandry Art Site Aboriginal Place
Brisbane Water National Park, near Kariong, is home to the amazing Bulgandry Art Site Aboriginal Place. Visit this sacred Indigenous site to see incredible Aboriginal rock art.
- Price
- Free. Park entry fees apply.
- Wheelchair access
- Medium
- Where
- Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Cycling trails
Tommos loop and Rocky Ponds cycling loop
Mountain biking enthusiasts will enjoy the challenging Tommos loop and Rocky Ponds cycling loop, a 20km bushland ride taking in scenic Central Coast views.
- Price
- Free. Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 20km loop
- Time
- 3hrs
- Grade
- Medium
- Where
- Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Devines Hill loop
Head to Devines Hill loop in Dharug National Park, near Wisemans Ferry this weekend for a bike ride or walk along the historic World Heritage-listed Devines Hill loop.
- Price
- Free. Free park entry.
- Distance
- 28km loop
- Time
- 6hrs
- Grade
- Medium
- Where
- Dharug National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Picnic areas
Somersby Falls picnic area
A great place to picnic on the Central Coast, Somersby Falls offers barbecues and picnic tables in a lush rainforest complete with waterfalls and a walking track.
- Price
- Free. Park entry fees apply.
- Wheelchair access
- Medium
- Where
- Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Girrakool picnic area
A great spot for a family picnic, Girrakool picnic area has barbecues, lots of green space to run around and a scenic walking track that features Aboriginal engravings.
- Price
- Free. Park entry fees apply.
- Wheelchair access
- Medium
- Where
- Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Walking tracks
Mooney Mooney nature walk
Enjoy a hiking adventure along Mooney Mooney nature walk, on the NSW Central Coast. Crossing Piles Creek, this walking track offers lots of lookouts and birdwatching opportunities.
- Price
- Free. Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 4.2km one-way
- Time
- 2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Wondabyne to Patonga walking track
Part of Great North walk, Wondabyne to Patonga walking track is an overnight walk through NSW Central Coast bushland. It offers great Hawkesbury River views and birdwatching.
- Price
- Free. Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 23km one-way
- Time
- 8 - 9hrs
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds
11km walking track
Lace on your hiking boots for the challenging 11km walking track, through lush forests, past creeks and along high ridge tops in Dharug National Park, Wisemans Ferry.
- Price
- Free. Free park entry.
- Distance
- 11km loop
- Time
- 5 - 7hrs
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Dharug National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Canoelands Ridge walking track
Canoelands Ridge walking track is a beautiful day walk near Hornsby and Sydney. See scenic Hawkesbury River views and native wildflowers along the way on this long hike.
- Price
- Free. Free park entry.
- Distance
- 21km return
- Time
- 8 - 10hrs
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Marramarra National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Piles Creek loop
This short but challenging walk threads through dry eucalypt forest along Piles Creek, passing waterfalls and crossing a suspension bridge.
- Price
- Free. Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 4km loop
- Time
- 2hrs 30min - 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds
