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Girrakool loop track

Brisbane Water National Park

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Overview

A lovely way to finish a barbecue, the Girrakool loop track is a short and easy walk through bushland, featuring an Aboriginal rock engraving site and scenic waterfalls.

Where
Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Distance
2km loop
Time suggested
30min - 1hr
Grade
Grade 3
Entry fees
Park entry fees apply
Opening times

The carpark at Girrakool picnic area is open daily from 7am to 8pm during daylight savings, and 7am to 6pm at other times. The carpark is locked at closing time and reopens at 7am daily.

What to
bring
Drinking water, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, suitable clothing

Girrakool loop track is a short and easy walk that starts and finishes at Girrakool picnic area. It offers scenic views over waterfalls and is full of colourful wildflowers during late winter and early spring.

At the start of the walk, be sure to check out the Aboriginal rock engraving site, take care not to walk over it though. From here, you’ll wind down into bushland, past views of forest, waterfalls and the creek. Make sure you stop at Illoura lookout and the shady waterfall at Andamira lookout for a photo or two.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Tours and events at this location

  • Girrakool loop track, Brisbane Water National Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

    Girrakool nature diary tour

    Carve out a moment to explore and connect with nature, on this 2hr guided tour in Brisbane Water National Park, near West Gosford.

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  • Girrakool picnic area, Brisbane Water National Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

    Girrakool picnic area

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    Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park

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A family walk a boardwalk section of Bouddi coastal walk, Bouddi National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH.

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Park info

  • in Brisbane Water National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region

  • Two picnic areas in Brisbane Water National Park close in the evening:

    • Girrakool picnic area is open 7am to 8pm during daylight savings and is open 7am to 6pm at other times
    • Somersby Falls picnic area is open 8am to 8pm during daylight savings and is open 8am to 5pm at other times

    Other areas of Brisbane Water National Park will be open at all times, however may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

     

     

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept both card and coins, or you can pay via the Park'nPay app.

    Other fees:

    You will need a permit to hold a wedding or undertake commercial photography within the park.

    Buy annual pass
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