Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point

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Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point

Lambeth Reserve

This reserve is a great little riverside park with ample parking, play equipment, a jetty, a small section of beach, sheltered picnic benches and plenty of open space. As well as the facilities, this reserve also links onto a wheelchair accessible track that follows the Georges river along boardwalks and footpaths, all the way to Picnic Point. Dogs are permitted at the park if on a leash. The reserve is signposted from Henry Lawson Drive.

(0km) Lambeth Reserve carpark → Georges river boardwalk north

130 m
2 mins
0m
-3m

Very easy

From the car park, the walk follows the gravelly footpath between the play equipment and the river (keeping the river on the right), past the picnic shelters. The footpath passes through some trees and soon comes to the start of the wooden Georges river boardwalk.

(0.13km) Georges river boardwalk north → Georges river boardwalk south

390 m
8 mins
16m
-7m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the junction of the footpath and boardwalk, the walk follows the boardwalk, keeping the river to the right. The footpath passes a seat with a view of the river and continues, winding through Pine trees, reeds and mangroves, to the end of the boardwalk (The last section of the boardwalk is fenced).

(0.52km) Georges river boardwalk south → Int of Georges river walk and Carinya road

490 m
9 mins
8m
-17m

Very easy

(1km) Int of Georges river walk and Carinya road → Picnic Point Boatshed

320 m
5 mins
2m
-2m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the picnic shelter, the walk follows the dirt and sandy track between Carinya road and the river (keeping the river on the right). The track follows the rivers edge until it passes around a very small beach and comes to the Picnic Point Boat shed. (Wheelchair access along Carinya Rd a few meters to the left)

Picnic Point Boatshed

This boatshed and cafe can be found beside the Georges rivers at Picnic Point (on Carinya Rd). They serve a variety of simple hot foods (pies and sausage Rolls), ice creams and cold drinks. They also provide ice, fishing bait and tackle. There is a small jetty for boats to re-fuel and a boat repair service.

Maps for the Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Liverpool	1:25 000 Map Series	90302S LIVERPOOL	NSW-90302S
Penrith	1:100 000 Map Series	9030 PENRITH	9030

Cross sectional view of the Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.3 km
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 1.3km is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 1.3km follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.3km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.3km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.3km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.3km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point walk starts at the Lambeth Reserve carpark (gps: -33.972325, 150.99716)
Your transport options to Lambeth Reserve carpark are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point ends at the Picnic Point Boatshed (gps: -33.981355, 150.99671)
Your transport options to Picnic Point Boatshed are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-georgernp-lrtpp
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂

Yeramba Lagoon Loop

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Yeramba Lagoon Loop

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(0km) Yeramba Lagoon car park → Observation frame

350 m
6 mins
9m
-2m

Moderate track

From the car park, this walk heads across the grass, keeping the lagoon on the left. Soon the walk heads down a short set of rock steps to the bush track which it follows. The track crosses a short wooden bridge and heads up the rocky hill, until flattening out and coming to the birdwatchers observatory frame (looks a bit like monkey bars).

(0.35km) Observation frame → Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive

1.3 km
24 mins
27m
-34m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the birdwatchers’ observatory frame, this walk follows the bush track for a short distance, keeping the lagoon on the left, until coming to the intersection with the bush track on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track alongside the lagoon (keeping it on the left), following the water’s edge for a short while. The track then turns up through the bush, winding among some short grass trees and up a rock outcrop. The track passes a burnt car then comes to a ‘Y’ intersection with the Sub Station bush track.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading north along the rocky path (keeping the lagoon on the left), climbing the gentle hill to the top. The track come to a smaller intersection with a bush track, just before a more obvious intersection.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track, heading down the hill and past the top of a large rock platform. The track continues along to the intersection with a bush track a short while later.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading down the hill towards the dense green forest. The track winds down to the bottom of the hill and continues under the thick tree canopy, crossing to the other side of the creek where the walk comes out at an intersection with a bush track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading towards the lagoon, away from the thick tree canopy. The track winds through the bush, among some thick grass trees, until coming to the top of a rocky hill, where there is a ‘Y’ intersection with more bush tracks
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track uphill, keeping the lagoon to the left. The walk passes through the gap in the rock and continues along the bush track until coming to an intersection with another bush track at the arrow signpost.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow (on the right-hand side of the track), heading along the bush track to the south. The walk winds through the trees for a while until heading down a rock staircase that zigzags to the bottom of the hill. The track then continues through bracken ferns and grass trees, passing around the edge of the lagoon and across a short wooden bridge to the grass clearing near the gap in the safety railing on Henry Lawson Drive.

(1.66km) Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive → Yeramba Lagoon car park

110 m
2 mins
1m
-2m

Very easy

Turn left: From the gap in the safety railing, the walk follows Henry Lawson Drive, keeping the lagoon on the left and the Georges River on the right, The walk soon arrives at the Yeramba Lagoon car park (on the left side of the road).

Yerambah Lagoon

This large lagoon can be found on Henry Lawson Drive, just east of Picnic Point, inside the Amberdale Reserve. The dense forest surrounding the lagoon is also a great spot for those wanting to spot native plants and animals. At the southern end of the lagoon, Yerambah Creek connects the lagoon to Georges River.

Maps for the Yeramba Lagoon Loop walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Yeramba Lagoon Loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Yeramba Lagoon Loop

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.8 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

1.3km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 400m has short steep hills. The remaining (110m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.7km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 110m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 1.7km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 110m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 1.1km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 630m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 990m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 780m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Yeramba Lagoon Loop walk starts and ends at the Yeramba Lagoon car park (gps: -33.978524, 151.00379)
Your transport options to Yeramba Lagoon car park are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-georgernp-yll
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park

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Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park

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Fitzpatrick Park

This large park is situated on the Georges River and has the basic facilities such as water and toilets, as well as plenty of shade from trees and a lot of open space, making it a great spot for a family outing.

(0km) End of Fitzpatrick Park drive way → Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive

320 m
5 mins
2m
-2m

Moderate track

From the end of the driveway, this walk heads through the grassy park, keeping the river on the right. There is no ‘real’ track as such, the walk simply follows the bank of the Georges Rivers around the park. At the end of the park, this walk crosses Yeramba Lagoon creek bridge, then turns left and heads up to the gate on Henry Lawson Drive. From the gate, the walk crosses Henry Lawson Drive to the grassy strip through the gap in the safety railing on the other side.

(0.32km) Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive → Yeramba Lagoon car park

110 m
2 mins
1m
-2m

Very easy

Turn right: From the gap in the safety railing, the walk follows Henry Lawson Drive, keeping the lagoon on the left and the Georges River on the right, The walk soon arrives at the Yeramba Lagoon car park (on the left side of the road).

(0.43km) Yeramba Lagoon carpark → Int of Henry Lawson Drive and Ridgetop bushtrack

70 m
1 mins
4m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the car park entrance, this walk follows Henry Lawson Drive up the hill (with Georges River on the right) for just over 60m until coming to a faint intersection with the Ridgetop bush track, on the righthand side of the road.

(0.5km) Int of Henry Lawson Drive and Ridgetop bushtrack → Int of Ridgetop service trail and loop track

270 m
7 mins
33m
0m

Moderate track

(0.77km) Int of Ridgetop service trail and loop track → Int of Ridge Track and Ridgetop service trail

140 m
2 mins
4m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail heading south-east through the bush (with Georges River off to the right, though not visible). The walk passes an intersection with a bush track then continues along until coming to the intersection with the Ridge Track (not signposted).

(0.91km) Int of Ridge Track and Ridgetop service trail → Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track

1.6 km
38 mins
68m
-104m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading through the thick scrub, away from the service trail and towards the river. The track bends around to the left and continues along the side of the ridge until coming to the intersection of the signposted ‘Cattle Duffers Flat’ track on the right.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Morgans Creek’ arrow along the bush track, crossing over some metal pipes and under two sets of power lines. The walk continues along the ridge for a while until it passing under a third set of power lines. The track then heads down the hill and across a small creek, to the intersection of an un-signposted bush track on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading up through the thick bush and along the side of the ridge, keeping Georges River on the right. The track heads through some really nice sandstone rock formations, with plenty of gum trees and ferns around. As the track winds around a rock ledge, it comes to signposted track on the right (which heads down to Burrawang Reach).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Morgans Creek 500m’ sign as it heads along the side of the ridge, with the Georges River visible through the trees to the right. The walk winds along until it turns down the ridge and heads down to the Georges River National Park driveway.

Morgans Creek

This large, riverside area starts at the intersection of Henry Lawson Drive and The River Road, following the ‘Georges River National Park’ sign down the driveway, where it passes a large car park for the boat ramp and bends around to the right, continuing along the side of the river with several picnic areas and plenty of open space. There are toilets and taps at the northern end of the reserve, at the car park for the boat ramp.

Maps for the Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.5 km
		Time	1 hr 15 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

1.6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 610m is flat with no steps. The remaining (230m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

2.2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 180m follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (140m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 1.6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 840m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 1.9km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 630m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 1.9km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 610m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park walk starts at the End of Fitzpatrick Park drive way (gps: -33.981192, 151.00098)
Your transport options to End of Fitzpatrick Park drive way are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park ends at the Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track (gps: -33.975842, 151.0187)
Your transport options to Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-georgernp-fptgrnp
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Padstow to the Salt Pan Creek Picnic Area

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Padstow to the Salt Pan Creek Picnic Area

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(0km) Padstow Railway Station → Int of Davies Road and Meager Avenue

810 m
13 mins
4m
-10m

Very easy

From the railway station, this walk heads along Howard Road (initially keeping the train line on the left). The walk passes the shops and continues straight ahead at the roundabout onto Ryan Road. At the end of Ryan Road, the walk turns left and cross Davies Rd at the traffic lights. This walk follows the footpath towards the train track, soon coming to the intersection with Meager Avenue.

Howard Road shops

This row of shops on Howard Road, near Padstow Railway Station, consists of quite a number of stores including grocery, newsagents, pharmacies, small restaurants and cafés, among many others. More shops can be found on the same block, on Padstow Pde or Faraday Rd, as required.

(0.81km) Int of Davies Road and Meager Avenue → End of Bridge Street

330 m
6 mins
0m
-6m

Very easy

Continue straight: From Meager Avenue, this walk follows the footpath on Davies Road, which soon heads over the railway bridge. A bit further along Davies Road, the walk turns right into Bridge Street, following the footpath to the car park at the end of the the street.

(1.14km) End of Bridge Street → End of Meager Ave

340 m
6 mins
6m
-8m

Very easy

Turn right: From the end of Bridge Street, this walk follows the footpath, initially towards the train line, keeping the transmissions tower on the right. The footpath soon turns into a boardwalk, which this walk follows through some mangroves and out the other side to the creek. The boardwalk soon comes to a wooden footbridge crossing Salt Pan creek.
Turn right: ###This section of the track is closed for End of 2010 to sometime in 2011. Please walk along Meager Ave from Davies Rd as an alternate route###
From the intersection, the walk passes under the railway bridge and along the boardwalk, as it winds around the edge of the creek and through some mangroves to a hardened footpath. The footpath leads up a gentle hill for a short distance to the end of Meager Avenue.

(1.48km) End of Meager Ave → Davies Reserve

360 m
7 mins
6m
-6m

Very easy

Veer left: From the end of Meager Avenue, the walk heads past the blue information sign on the left, towards the large transmission towers. The footpath continues parallel to Salt Pan Creek, passing the back of some houses through the grass clearing. The footpath joins the end of a boardwalk that soon comes to an intersection with the Truro Parade boardwalk, on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the fenced boardwalk parallel to the power lines (with the open wetlands to the right) for a short distance until coming to the Davies Reserve.

Davies Reserve

This park can be accessed from the end of Tallawarra Ave or directly from Davies Road in Padstow. The Reserve is one of the spots along the Salt Pan Creek walking track. The facilities provided at this reserve include play equipment, a toilet block and picnic tables and seats. There is plenty of open space, and shade from a few large trees. There is parking for about 20 cars.

(1.85km) Davies Reserve → Picnic area at base of Pipe Bridge

280 m
6 mins
6m
-10m

Very easy

Turn left: From under the power lines at Davies Reserve, the walk follows the sealed management trail towards the creek, down the hill (initially with the play equipment on the right). The trail soon turns right and heads parallel to Salt Pan Creek. The walk continues, until the trail opens out from the trees at the picnic area under a large pipe bridge.

Pipe bridge picnic area

This small picnic area has a collection of low picnic tables in a grassy clearing by the edge of the Salt Pan Creek. The large pipe bridge crossing the creek provides some shade during the heat of the day. There are no water or toilet facilities. The unfenced edge of the picnic area provides clear access to the creek. This is one of the few spots along Salt Pan Creek walk where there is a clear view of the creek.

(2.13km) Picnic area at base of Pipe Bridge → Bottom of Weenamana Place steps

170 m
3 mins
2m
-2m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the picnic area, this walk follows the bush track, keeping the river to the left for a short while. Soon the track becomes a wooden boardwalk and continues to the bottom of Weenamana Place steps, which head up to the right.

(2.3km) Bottom of Weenamana Place steps → Salt Pan Creek picnic area

220 m
4 mins
4m
-3m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the bottom of the steps, this walk follows the boardwalk, keeping Salt Pan Creek on the left. The walk soon climbs up some steps onto a bush track, and continues along the side of the creek until it drops back down some more steps to the Salt Pan Creek picnic area.

Salt Pan Creek picnic area

This small picnic area on the Salt Pan Creek walking track can be accessed directly from the stairs at the end of Werona Ave. This clearing provides a couple of picnic benches and tables, natural shade and a small, grassy clearing. The space if big enough for a bit of running around or to spread out a picnic blanket. The picnic area is on the edge of Salt Pan Creek, with dense mangroves along to river bank. There are a number of houses overlooking the area from the cliffs above.

(2.52km) Salt Pan Creek picnic area → Int of Werona Avenue and Salt Pan creek path

70 m
2 mins
12m
0m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the picnic area, the walk up the metal staircase and onto a concrete path, which heads up another set of stairs, between some houses to the end of Werona Avenue.

Maps for the Padstow to the Salt Pan Creek Picnic Area walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Padstow to the Salt Pan Creek Picnic Area bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Padstow to the Salt Pan Creek Picnic Area

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.6 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.1km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 390m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (70m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 2.1km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 460m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 2.3km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 290m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2.6km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Padstow to the Salt Pan Creek Picnic Area walk starts at the Padstow Railway Station (gps: -33.951899, 151.03197)
Your transport options to Padstow Railway Station are by;

Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Padstow to the Salt Pan Creek Picnic Area ends at the Int of Werona Avenue and Salt Pan creek path (gps: -33.960467, 151.03916)
Your transport options to Int of Werona Avenue and Salt Pan creek path are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-georgernp-pttspcpa
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-georgernp-pttspcpa

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Alma Road to Padstow along Salt Pan Creek

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Alma Road to Padstow along Salt Pan Creek

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(0km) Corner of Alma Road and Wainwright Avenue → Bottom of Alma Road track

60 m
1 mins
2m
-4m

Very easy

From the intersection of Alma Rd and Wainwright Ave, the walk follows the footpath between the wooden posts and into the bush. The footpath heads down the short hill until coming to the boardwalk on Salt Pan creek walking track.

(0.06km) Bottom of Alma Road track → Salt Pan Creek picnic area

260 m
5 mins
5m
-4m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the footpath north (keeping the river on the right) onto a bush track and then up some wooden steps. The track continues along for a while until it drops down some more steps to the Salt Pan creek picnic area.

Salt Pan Creek picnic area

(0.32km) Salt Pan Creek picnic area → Picnic area at base of Pipe Bridge

390 m
7 mins
5m
-6m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the picnic area, this walk follows the bush track up the steps (keeping the river on the right) and winds along the side of Salt Pan Creek until it drops back down some steps onto a boardwalk. The track continues along the boardwalk, alongside the creek, until it comes to the bottom of Weenamana Place steps on the left.
Continue straight: From the bottom of the steps, this walk follows the boardwalk as it winds alongside the river (keeping the river on the right), through mangroves for a short while. Soon the boardwalk becomes a bush track and continues to the picnic area under the large pipe bridge.

Pipe bridge picnic area

(0.71km) Picnic area at base of Pipe Bridge → Davies Reserve

280 m
6 mins
10m
-6m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the picnic area, the walk follows the hardened management trail (keeping the creek on the right) as it winds along the side of the river. The walk passes a fenced-off area on the left before it turns left heads up the hill, coming near to the play equipment at Davies Reserve.

Davies Reserve

(0.99km) Davies Reserve → End of Bridge Street

700 m
13 mins
14m
-12m

Very easy

Turn right: From Davies Reserve, this walk follows the fenced boardwalk running parallel to the power lines, keeping Salt Pan Creek on the right. The track passes through the wetlands for a short distance, coming to an intersection with the Truro Parade boardwalk on the left.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk continues along the short board walk (keeping the power lines above to the right). Soon the boardwalk joins onto a hardened footpath, which continues along through the grass clearing, running parallel to Salt Pan Creek. The track passes behind a number of houses, and then passes a couple of transmission towers as the footpath tends left to the end of Meager Avenue.
Veer right: ###This section of the track is closed for End of 2010 to sometime in 2011. Please walk along Meager Ave to Davies Rd as an alternate route###
From the end of Meager Ave, the walk follows the footpath lined with wooden posts (with the white house at no.2 initially on the left) into the bush and down the gentle hill. After a short distance, the footpath joins a board walk and continues through some mangroves and out to the creek edge. The boardwalk then turns left, crossing under the railway bridge to the intersection with the Salt Pan Creek footbridge on the right.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the boardwalk around the creek’s edge (keeping the train line on the left) and through some mangroves for a short distance, until coming to a concrete footpath. This path continues past a transmission tower to the end of Bridge Street.

(1.7km) End of Bridge Street → Padstow Railway Station

1.1 km
19 mins
16m
-4m

Very easy

Turn left: From the car park at the end of the street, this walk follows the foot path along Bridge Street to the ‘T’ intersection of Davies Road, where the walk turns left. Following the footpath, this walk soon crosses the railway bridge and comes to the intersection with Meager Avenue.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads south (away from the trail line) along Davies Road, along the footpath. After a short while, the walk turns right into Ryan Rd, crossing at the traffic lights. This walk follows the footpath through the suburbs to cross, straight ahead at the roundabout, onto Howard Road. The road then passes a few shops and comes to the Padstow railway station on the right.

Howard Road shops

Maps for the Alma Road to Padstow along Salt Pan Creek walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Alma Road to Padstow along Salt Pan Creek bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Alma Road to Padstow along Salt Pan Creek

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.8 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 2.2km of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 650m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

2.2km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 390m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (260m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 2.4km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 480m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 2.6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 260m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2.8km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Alma Road to Padstow along Salt Pan Creek walk starts at the Corner of Alma Road and Wainwright Avenue (gps: -33.962739, 151.03949)
Your transport options to Corner of Alma Road and Wainwright Avenue are by;

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The Alma Road to Padstow along Salt Pan Creek ends at the Padstow Railway Station (gps: -33.951899, 151.03197)
Your transport options to Padstow Railway Station are by;
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Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

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The Ridge Track Loop

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The Ridge Track Loop

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Morgans Creek

(0km) Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track → Int of Ridge and Burrawang Flat tracks

350 m
9 mins
26m
-16m

Moderate track

From the road, this walk follows the ‘Ridge track’ sign up the rock steps and up the bush track. The track climbs up and along the side of the ridge until it comes to the intersection of the signposted ‘Burrawang Reach’ on the left.

(0.35km) Int of Ridge and Burrawang Flat tracks → Int of Ridge and Cattle Duffers Flats tracks

980 m
23 mins
62m
-45m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘Cattle Duffers Flats’ sign, keeping Georges River to the left while heading around the rock ledge. The track heads through some really nice sandstone rock formations, with plenty of gum trees and ferns around. The track continues through the bush until it comes to an un-signposted downhill track on the left.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track winding along the side of the ridge, with the Georges River visible through the trees to the left. The track heads along the side of the hill, crossing a small creek and heading uphill on the other side. The walk goes under a set of power lines, then along the ridge for a while before crossing under two more sets of power lines and over some metal pipes. The track then comes to a signposted intersection with a track on the left (which heads down to Cattle Duffers Flats).

(1.34km) Int of Ridge and Cattle Duffers Flats tracks → Northern point of Cattle Duffers Flat

120 m
4 mins
0m
-24m

Hard track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Cattle Duffers Flat’ sign down the hill. There are a number of rocky steps as the track heads down through the sandstone to the clearing at Cattle Duffers Flat. At the bottom of the hill, the track comes out in a grassy clearing, across the road from the toilet block.

(1.45km) Northern point of Cattle Duffers Flat → Int of the Ridge Access Track at Burrawang Flats

1 km
19 mins
24m
-29m

Very easy

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the road (keeping the river on the right) towards the entrance of Cattle Duffers Flats. The road bends to the right and as it approaches the river, there are great views off to the right. The road bend to the left and comes to a green gate with a welcome to ‘Cattle Duffers Flats’ sign next to it.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the road, keeping Georges River on the right. The walk continues past the sign into Cattle Duffers Flat and passes a toilet block, following the river for a while until coming to another toilet block at the signposted intersection of the ‘Ridge Track’ (on the left side of the road at Burrawang Flat).

(2.5km) Int of the Ridge Access Track at Burrawang Flats → Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track

360 m
7 mins
11m
-9m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the road, keeping the Georges River to the right. The road passes the ‘Barrawang Flat’ sign then bends to the left, passing the entrance to the large car park, and climbs up the hill to the signposted intersection with the Ridge Track on the right side of the road.

Maps for the The Ridge Track Loop walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the The Ridge Track Loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Ridge Track Loop

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.9 km
		Time	1 hr 15 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

1.7km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 1km is flat with no steps. The remaining (120m) is very steep.

Quality of track

Around 1.5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 1.4km follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 2.7km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 190m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 1.5km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 2.7km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 190m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The The Ridge Track Loop walk starts and ends at the Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track (gps: -33.975842, 151.0187)
Your transport options to Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

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Fitzpatrick Park to Morgans Creek via Yeramba Lagoon

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Fitzpatrick Park to Morgans Creek via Yeramba Lagoon

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Fitzpatrick Park

(0km) End of Fitzpatrick Park drive way → Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive

320 m
5 mins
2m
-2m

Moderate track

(0.32km) Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive → Yeramba Lagoon car park

1.7 km
30 mins
36m
-36m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the the gap in the safety railing, this walk heads away towards the lagoon, across the grassy clearing. The track passes the faded information sign and crosses the short wooden bridge. The track continues winding through thick grass trees and bracken ferns to the bottom of a winding rock staircase. This walk heads to the top of these stairs then follows the bush track through the trees (keeping the lagoon on the right), winding along until coming to the intersection with the bush track, marked by a signpost with an arrow on it.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow north (away from the sign on the left side of the track), heading along the bush track for a short while until coming down through a gap in a rock to the intersection with the lagoon bush track, marked by an arrow.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading north down the rocky hill (keeping the lagoon on your right). The track then heads around side of the lagoon, and passes through a patch of grass trees, continuing through the bush to the intersection just before the dense tree canopy.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading down under the thick leafy tree canopy. The walk crosses the creek and continues up the hill, winding to the top at an intersection with a bush track.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track down the gentle hill, passing the top of a large rock platform and continuing up the other side. At the top of the hill, the track comes to an intersection with the north-eastern bush track.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading south towards the lagoon, down the gentle rocky hill. The track is fairly flat for a short while before coming to a ‘Y’ intersection with the Lagoon and Sub Station tracks.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading down the rock outcrop (keeping the lagoon on the right). The track soon passes a burnt car and continues among some short grass trees to the water’s edge. The track follows the lagoon for a short distance until turning up and away from the water, to the intersection with another bush track.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track downhill, keeping the lagoon on the right. After a short distance, the track comes to the birdwatchers’ observatory frame (looks a little like monkey bars).
Continue straight: From the frame, this walk follows the bush track, keeping the lagoon on the right. The track soon starts winding down a rocky hill then crosses a short wooden bridge. This walk then heads up a short set of rock steps and across a grassy area to the Yeramba Lagoon car park on Henry Lawson Drive.

(1.97km) Yeramba Lagoon carpark → Int of Henry Lawson Drive and Ridgetop bushtrack

70 m
1 mins
4m
0m

Easy track

Turn left : From the car park entrance, this walk follows Henry Lawson Drive up the hill (with Georges River on the right) for just over 60m until coming to a faint intersection with the Ridgetop bush track, on the righthand side of the road.

(2.04km) Int of Henry Lawson Drive and Ridgetop bushtrack → Int of Ridge Track and Ridgetop service trail

410 m
9 mins
37m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the side of Henry Lawson Drive, this walk heads up the rocky bush track, winding past some small rock outcrops and continuing up the hill. The track continues almost to the top of the hill, where it flattens out and comes to the intersection of the unsignposted Ridgetop loop track.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading south-east through the bush, winding around for a short distance to the intersection of the Ridgetop service trail.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail heading south-east through the bush (with Georges River off to the right, though not visible). The walk passes an intersection with a bush track then continues along until coming to the intersection with the Ridge Track (not signposted).

(2.45km) Int of Ridge Track and Ridgetop service trail → Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track

1.6 km
38 mins
68m
-104m

Moderate track

Morgans Creek

Maps for the Fitzpatrick Park to Morgans Creek via Yeramba Lagoon walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Fitzpatrick Park to Morgans Creek via Yeramba Lagoon bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fitzpatrick Park to Morgans Creek via Yeramba Lagoon

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	4 km
		Time	1 hr 45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.9km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 630m has short steep hills. The remaining (500m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

3.8km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 140m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (65m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 2.5km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 1.5km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 3km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 2.4km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 1.6km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Fitzpatrick Park to Morgans Creek via Yeramba Lagoon walk starts at the End of Fitzpatrick Park drive way (gps: -33.981192, 151.00098)
Your transport options to End of Fitzpatrick Park drive way are by;

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The Fitzpatrick Park to Morgans Creek via Yeramba Lagoon ends at the Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track (gps: -33.975842, 151.0187)
Your transport options to Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track are by;
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Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Padstow to the Pipe Bridge Picnic Area

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Padstow to the Pipe Bridge Picnic Area

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(0km) Padstow Railway Station → Int of Davies Road and Meager Avenue

810 m
13 mins
4m
-10m

Very easy

Howard Road shops

(0.81km) Int of Davies Road and Meager Avenue → End of Bridge Street

330 m
6 mins
0m
-6m

Very easy

(1.14km) End of Bridge Street → End of Meager Ave

340 m
6 mins
6m
-8m

Very easy

(1.48km) End of Meager Ave → Davies Reserve

360 m
7 mins
6m
-6m

Very easy

Davies Reserve

(1.85km) Davies Reserve → Picnic area at base of Pipe Bridge

280 m
6 mins
6m
-10m

Very easy

Pipe bridge picnic area

Maps for the Padstow to the Pipe Bridge Picnic Area walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Padstow to the Pipe Bridge Picnic Area bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Padstow to the Pipe Bridge Picnic Area

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	4.3 km
		Time	1 hr 30 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 2.1km is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 2.1km follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 2.1km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.1km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2.1km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Padstow to the Pipe Bridge Picnic Area walk starts and ends at the Padstow Railway Station (gps: -33.951899, 151.03197)
Your transport options to Padstow Railway Station are by;

Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
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Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Morgans Creek to Padstow

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Morgans Creek to Padstow

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Morgans Creek

(0km) Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track → Boomerang Reserve

570 m
10 mins
9m
-11m

Moderate track

From the intersection, the walk follows the road up the gentle hill, passing the entry ticket booth and coming to the intersection with Henry Lawson Drive.
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows Henry Lawson drive, keeping Georges River to the right. The road bends to the right and soon reaches Boomerang Reserve, on the left.

Boomerang Reserve

This relatively small park can be found on Henry Lawson drive, between the Little Salt Pan creek and The River road. The park is surrounded by dense forest on three sides and a small timber barrier on the road side. The park has a few sheltered picnic benches and a large map of Bankstown that was erected by the local Rotary club. There is plenty of open space and a few nice large trees for shade.

(0.57km) Boomerang Reserve → Int of the Henry Lawson drive and Georges River National Park service trail

570 m
10 mins
10m
-7m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows Henry Lawson drive, keeping the river to the right. The road crosses the Little Salt Pan creek bridge then heads up to the intersection with the Georges River service trail, on the right (approximately 150 metres past the bridge).

(1.14km) Int of the Henry Lawson drive and Georges River National Park service trail → End of Gorges river service trail

530 m
10 mins
11m
-9m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the service trail away from the road, around the metal gate and towards Mickeys Point. The trail winds past mangroves and through thick bush until it comes out at a large open clearing. At the other end of the clearing the service trail ends at a small turning circle.

(1.67km) End of Gorges river service trail → West end of Mickeys Point Beach

230 m
4 mins
4m
-6m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the end of the service trail, the walk follows the bush track through the long grass towards the river. At the river, the track turns left and meanders up and down along the side of the river, until reaching the start (western end) of a long sandy beach.

(1.9km) West end of Mickeys Point Beach → Base of Alfords Point Bridge

600 m
10 mins
5m
-9m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the end of the bush track, the walk follows the beach (keeping the water on the right). The walk stays on the beach until reaching the base of the large Alfords Point bridge.

(2.51km) Base of Alfords Point Bridge → Int of One Tree Point service trail

320 m
6 mins
9m
-2m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the base of the bridge, the walk heads off the sand and winds around mangroves and through reeds (keeping the river on the right). After the clearing on the left, the walk comes to the sandy One Tree point service trail, near the trees.

(2.83km) Int of One Tree Point service trail → Int of One Tree Point bushtrack and Playford road

500 m
12 mins
38m
-2m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the old service trail away from the river. The trail passes through the reeds and the pine trees as it winds up a steep rocky hill. At the top of the hill, the trail passes under the powerlines, bends to the left and soon reaches an intersection with a bush track, to the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the bush track beside the powerlines up the small hill to the metal gate at the bend in Playford Rd.

(3.33km) Int of One Tree Point bushtrack and Playford road → Int of Villiers and Dilke road

510 m
8 mins
5m
-4m

Very easy

Convenience Store

This great little convenience store can be found on the corner of Villiers and Dilke Roads, and serves hot food, ice creams and cold drinks, as well as many convenient groceries. There is a public phone out the front. The store is open 7 days.

(3.84km) Int of Villiers and Dilke road → End of Riverview road

920 m
15 mins
0m
-34m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows Villiers road east (initially keeping the water tank on the right). Soon, the walk turns left onto Queensbury road and follows it, before turning right at the ‘T’ intersection onto Richmond avenue. The walk immediately turns left onto Riverview road, and continues to the end of the road.

(4.76km) End of Riverview road → Western end of Salt Pan creek Bridge

190 m
3 mins
0m
-10m

Easy track

Turn left: From the end of the road, the walk follows the concrete footpath (following the power lines) between house numbers 5 and 6. After a short distance the walk reaches the footpath on Henry Lawson Drive.
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath on Henry Lawson drive down the hill, (keeping the road on the left) towards the bridge. Just before the bridge, the walk comes to the top of a wooden staircase, to the right.

(4.95km) Western end of Salt Pan Creek Bridge → Salt Pan Creek picnic area

550 m
10 mins
8m
-7m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the boardwalk down the wooden staircase and loops around under the bridge. The walk passes a few picnic chairs and winds around through some mangroves, following the boardwalk to the intersection of the Alma Road concrete footpath track on the left.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the footpath north (keeping the river on the right) onto a bush track and then up some wooden steps. The track continues along for a while until it drops down some more steps to the Salt Pan creek picnic area.

Salt Pan Creek picnic area

(5.49km) Salt Pan Creek picnic area → Picnic area at base of Pipe Bridge

390 m
7 mins
5m
-6m

Moderate track

Pipe bridge picnic area

(5.88km) Picnic area at base of Pipe Bridge → Davies Reserve

280 m
6 mins
10m
-6m

Very easy

Davies Reserve

(6.17km) Davies Reserve → End of Bridge Street

700 m
13 mins
14m
-12m

Very easy

(6.87km) End of Bridge Street → Padstow Railway Station

1.1 km
19 mins
16m
-4m

Very easy

Maps for the Morgans Creek to Padstow walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Morgans Creek to Padstow bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Morgans Creek to Padstow

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	8 km
		Time	2 hrs 45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

4.5km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 3.1km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (450m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

4.1km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 2.2km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (1.8km) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 5km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 3km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 2.2km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 7km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 730m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Morgans Creek to Padstow walk starts at the Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track (gps: -33.975847, 151.0187)
Your transport options to Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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The Morgans Creek to Padstow ends at the Padstow Railway Station (gps: -33.951899, 151.03197)
Your transport options to Padstow Railway Station are by;
Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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East Hills to Padstow along the Georges River

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East Hills to Padstow along the Georges River

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(0km) East Hills Railway Station → Lambeth Reserve carpark

2 km
33 mins
25m
-29m

Very easy

From the railway station, the walk heads out along the Thompson Lane exit and follows the lane to the end. The walk turns right onto Broe Avenue, then left onto Maclaurin Avenue. Once at Henry Lawson Drive, the walk turns turns left and follows the road for about 1.5km until arriving at the signposted ‘Lambeth Reserve’ driveway[1]. Here, the walk turns left and winds down the hill to the car park.

Lambeth Reserve

(1.97km) Lambeth Reserve carpark → Georges river boardwalk north

130 m
2 mins
0m
-3m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the car park, the walk follows the gravelly footpath between the play equipment and the river (keeping the river on the right), past the picnic shelters. The footpath passes through some trees and soon comes to the start of the wooden Georges river boardwalk.

(2.09km) Georges river boardwalk north → Georges river boardwalk south

390 m
8 mins
16m
-7m

Very easy

(2.48km) Georges river boardwalk south → Picnic Point Boatshed

800 m
14 mins
10m
-19m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the end of the boardwalk, the walk follows the gravel footpath, keeping the river on the right. The footpath passes a seat at a viewpoint and continues along the river, coming to the bottom of a set of timber steps that head up to Henry Lawson drive.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath south along the Georges river. The footpath runs through a long grassy clearing, between Carinya road and the river, and comes to the intersection with Carinya road, at the metal Gate near the sheltered picnic bench.
Continue straight: From the picnic shelter, the walk follows the dirt and sandy track between Carinya road and the river (keeping the river on the right). The track follows the rivers edge until it passes around a very small beach and comes to the Picnic Point Boat shed. (Wheelchair access along Carinya Rd a few meters to the left)

Picnic Point Boatshed

(3.29km) Picnic Point Boatshed → End of Fitzpatrick Park drive way

490 m
9 mins
5m
-8m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the Picnic Point Boatshed, the walk follows Carinya Road, keeping Georges River on the right. The walk heads past Picnic Point Scout hall and past a number of houses until coming to the end of the road, at the gate on Fitzpatrick Park driveway.
Continue straight: From the end of the road, this walk passes around the metal gate, into Fitzpatrick Park (signposted) and along the driveway that follows, keeping Georges River on the right. The road passes a number of picnic tables and great gums before coming to a small car park at the end of the driveway, near a small sandy beach on the river bank.

Fitzpatrick Park

(3.78km) End of Fitzpatrick Park drive way → Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive

320 m
5 mins
2m
-2m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the end of the driveway, this walk heads through the grassy park, keeping the river on the right. There is no ‘real’ track as such, the walk simply follows the bank of the Georges Rivers around the park. At the end of the park, this walk crosses Yeramba Lagoon creek bridge, then turns left and heads up to the gate on Henry Lawson Drive. From the gate, the walk crosses Henry Lawson Drive to the grassy strip through the gap in the safety railing on the other side.

(4.1km) Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive → Yeramba Lagoon car park

1.7 km
30 mins
36m
-36m

Moderate track

(5.75km) Yeramba Lagoon carpark → Int of Henry Lawson Drive and Ridgetop bushtrack

70 m
1 mins
4m
0m

Easy track

(5.82km) Int of Henry Lawson Drive and Ridgetop bushtrack → Int of Ridgetop service trail and loop track

270 m
7 mins
33m
0m

Moderate track

(6.09km) Int of Ridgetop service trail and loop track → Int of Ridge Track and Ridgetop service trail

140 m
2 mins
4m
-1m

Moderate track

(6.23km) Int of Ridge Track and Ridgetop service trail → Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track

1.6 km
38 mins
68m
-104m

Moderate track

(7.81km) Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track → Boomerang Reserve

570 m
10 mins
9m
-11m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the road up the gentle hill, passing the entry ticket booth and coming to the intersection with Henry Lawson Drive.
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows Henry Lawson drive, keeping Georges River to the right. The road bends to the right and soon reaches Boomerang Reserve, on the left.

Boomerang Reserve

(8.38km) Boomerang Reserve → Int of the Henry Lawson drive and Georges River National Park service trail

570 m
10 mins
10m
-7m

Easy track

(8.95km) Int of the Henry Lawson drive and Georges River National Park service trail → End of Gorges river service trail

530 m
10 mins
11m
-9m

Moderate track

(9.48km) End of Gorges river service trail → West end of Mickeys Point Beach

230 m
4 mins
4m
-6m

Moderate track

(9.71km) West end of Mickeys Point Beach → Base of Alfords Point Bridge

600 m
10 mins
5m
-9m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the end of the bush track, the walk follows the beach (keeping the water on the right). The walk stays on the beach until reaching the base of the large Alfords Point bridge.

(10.31km) Base of Alfords Point Bridge → Int of One Tree Point service trail

320 m
6 mins
9m
-2m

Moderate track

(10.64km) Int of One Tree Point service trail → Int of One Tree Point bushtrack and Playford road

500 m
12 mins
38m
-2m

Moderate track

(11.13km) Int of One Tree Point bushtrack and Playford road → End of Riverview road

1.4 km
23 mins
5m
-38m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath along Playfords road to the north-east, keeping the road on the right. The walk continues to follow Payford Rd when it bends to the right (at the intersection with Roma avenue), then turns left into Dilke road at the ‘T’ intersection. The walk continues to the intersection with Villers Rd (there is a corner store and public phone on the left plus a large water tank on the right).
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows Villiers road east (initially keeping the water tank on the right). Soon, the walk turns left onto Queensbury road and follows it, before turning right at the ‘T’ intersection onto Richmond avenue. The walk immediately turns left onto Riverview road, and continues to the end of the road.

(12.56km) End of Riverview road → Western end of Salt Pan creek Bridge

190 m
3 mins
0m
-10m

Easy track

(12.75km) Western end of Salt Pan Creek Bridge → Salt Pan Creek picnic area

550 m
10 mins
8m
-7m

Moderate track

Salt Pan Creek picnic area

(13.3km) Salt Pan Creek picnic area → Bottom of Weenamana Place steps

220 m
4 mins
3m
-4m

Moderate track

(13.52km) Bottom of Weenamana Place steps → Picnic area at base of Pipe Bridge

170 m
3 mins
2m
-2m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the bottom of the steps, this walk follows the boardwalk as it winds alongside the river (keeping the river on the right), through mangroves for a short while. Soon the boardwalk becomes a bush track and continues to the picnic area under the large pipe bridge.

(13.69km) Picnic area at base of Pipe Bridge → Davies Reserve

280 m
6 mins
10m
-6m

Very easy

Davies Reserve

(13.97km) Davies Reserve → End of Bridge Street

700 m
13 mins
14m
-12m

Very easy

(14.68km) End of Bridge Street → Padstow Railway Station

1.1 km
19 mins
16m
-4m

Very easy

Maps for the East Hills to Padstow along the Georges River walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Liverpool	1:25 000 Map Series	90302S LIVERPOOL	NSW-90302S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130
Penrith	1:100 000 Map Series	9030 PENRITH	9030

Cross sectional view of the East Hills to Padstow along the Georges River bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the East Hills to Padstow along the Georges River

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	15.8 km
		Time	5 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

9km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 6km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (1.1km) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

8km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 6km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (1.9km) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 10km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 5km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 11km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 5km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 16km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 13km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 2.3km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The East Hills to Padstow along the Georges River walk starts at the East Hills Railway Station (gps: -33.961966, 150.98464)
Your transport options to East Hills Railway Station are by;

Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The East Hills to Padstow along the Georges River ends at the Padstow Railway Station (gps: -33.951899, 151.03197)
Your transport options to Padstow Railway Station are by;
Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-georgernp-ehtpatgr
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-georgernp-ehtpatgr

Download Pdf

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Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point

Lambeth Reserve

(0km) Lambeth Reserve carpark → Georges river boardwalk north

Very easy

(0.13km) Georges river boardwalk north → Georges river boardwalk south

Very easy

(0.52km) Georges river boardwalk south → Int of Georges river walk and Carinya road

Very easy

(1km) Int of Georges river walk and Carinya road → Picnic Point Boatshed

Very easy

Picnic Point Boatshed

Maps for the Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point walk

Cross sectional view of the Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

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Yeramba Lagoon Loop

(0km) Yeramba Lagoon car park → Observation frame

Moderate track

(0.35km) Observation frame → Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive

Moderate track

(1.66km) Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive → Yeramba Lagoon car park

Very easy

Yerambah Lagoon

Maps for the Yeramba Lagoon Loop walk

Cross sectional view of the Yeramba Lagoon Loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Yeramba Lagoon Loop

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park

Fitzpatrick Park

(0km) End of Fitzpatrick Park drive way → Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive

Moderate track

(0.32km) Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive → Yeramba Lagoon car park

Very easy

(0.43km) Yeramba Lagoon carpark → Int of Henry Lawson Drive and Ridgetop bushtrack

Easy track

(0.5km) Int of Henry Lawson Drive and Ridgetop bushtrack → Int of Ridgetop service trail and loop track

Moderate track

(0.77km) Int of Ridgetop service trail and loop track → Int of Ridge Track and Ridgetop service trail

Moderate track

(0.91km) Int of Ridge Track and Ridgetop service trail → Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track

Moderate track

Morgans Creek

Maps for the Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park walk

Cross sectional view of the Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track