Dharug National Park

Dharug National Park is a bushland national park north of the Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry, with the World Heritage-listed Old Great North Road, a convict-built road walk. The park has an 11 km walking track, camping at Mill Creek and Ten Mile Hollow, and mountain biking trails.

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Old Great North Road walk11 km walking track

About Dharug National Park

Old Great North Road Walk in Dharug National Park

Dharug National Park contains the Old Great North Road, a World Heritage-listed walk built by up to 720 convicts between 1826 and 1836. Visitors can walk the road with the Convict Road app to guide them along the track. The park also runs guided tours along the Old Great North Road, which is the park's main heritage attraction for visitors interested in convict history.

Walking, Camping and Mountain Biking at Dharug National Park

Dharug National Park has an 11 km walking track, along with the Grass Tree circuit and the Shepherds Gully circuit. Campers can stay at the Mill Creek campground, which also has a picnic area, or at the Ten Mile Hollow campground. Mountain bikers can ride the Old Great North Road, the Devines Hill loop and the Dubbo Gully loop. Visitors can also canoe or kayak on the Hawkesbury River.

Facilities at Dharug National Park

🛝Playground✗

🔥BBQ Facilities✗

🚻Toilets✗

💧Drinking Water✗

🅿️Parking✗

🍽️Picnic Tables

🏃Walking Paths✗

🏅Sports Fields✗

🐕Dogs✗

• 11 km walking track • Grass Tree circuit and Shepherds Gully circuit • Old Great North Road walk (World Heritage-listed) • Mill Creek campground and picnic area • Ten Mile Hollow campground • Mountain bike routes including Devines Hill loop and Dubbo Gully loop • Canoe and kayak access on the Hawkesbury River

Visitor tips for Dharug National Park

✓The park does not cater for people with access needs, so visitors with mobility needs should plan ahead.
✓Campers can use a torch after dark to look for yellow-bellied, greater and sugar gliders.

Getting to Dharug National Park

Dharug National Park is off Wisemans Ferry Road, Wisemans Ferry NSW 2775, on the north side of the Hawkesbury River.

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Frequently asked questions about Dharug National Park

Is Dharug National Park open all year?

The park is always open, but it can close because of poor weather or fire danger.

Can you camp at Dharug National Park?

Yes. Mill Creek and Ten Mile Hollow are the park's named campgrounds.

Can you mountain bike at Dharug National Park?

Yes. The park has mountain bike routes including the Old Great North Road, the Devines Hill loop and the Dubbo Gully loop.

Is Dharug National Park accessible for people with access needs?

The park's listing says it does not cater for people with access needs.