Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park

Where

Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds

Distance

38km one-way

Time suggested

1 - 3 days

Grade

Grade 5

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.

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

What to
bring

Drinking water, sturdy shoes, snacks, hat, sunscreen, mobile phone, clothes for all weather conditions, binoculars, first aid kit, personal locator beacon

Please note

• The Brisbane Water National Park section of the walk ranges from 4.2km up to 34km one way
• Great North walk is 250km in total, so plan carefully if you want to walk the entire track
• If you're planning to stay at a campground managed by Crown Lands from 1 June 2020, you now need to fill out the Crown reserves camping registration form.
• If you plan to start or end your walk at Girrakool picnic area please note that the carpark is open daily from 7am to 8pm during daylight savings, and 7am to 6pm at other times. The carpark is locked at closing time.

Built in 1988 to celebrate Australia’s bicentennial year, Great North walk is a 250km bushwalking track linking the Sydney CBD with the Hunter Valley and Newcastle. The track passes through a number of national parks, including Brisbane Water National Park (for 34km), and is undoubtedly one of the best walks in NSW.

The walk offers something for everyone. If you’re walking with children you can choose an easy section of the track, and if you’re feeling energetic you can choose an overnight walk, or a more challenging section to hike. Whichever way you choose to walk this iconic track, you will definitely enjoy spectacular views, a scenic landscape and the sounds of native birds and wildlife.

The sections of Great North walk that are in the park include:

• Patonga to Pearl Beach – 3km
• Patonga to Wondabyne – 23km
• Patonga to Mooney Mooney Creek campground (via Mt Wondabyne) – 30km
• Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek campground – 12km

If you can, it’s worth taking a couple of days to hike this section to really enjoy the bushland environment and local scenery. Continue your Great North walk exploration by linking with Great North walk – Berowra Valley National Park towards Sydney or continue north along Great North walk - Palm Grove Nature Reserve.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info