11km walking track (11km), Dharug National Park, New South Wales

11km walking track is a 11km, grade 5 hike located in the Dharug National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 6 hrs to complete.

Length: 11km

Duration: 6 hrs

Grade: 5

Style: Circuit

Start: Grass Tree Circuit

End: Grass Tree Circuit

Location: Dharug National Park

Closest town: Gunderman

New South Wales

From state capital: 82.5km

Longitude: 151.047957

Latitude: -33.400868

Hike summary

11km walking track is near Wisemans Ferry and follows a steep mountain ridge through lush gullies, past clear running creeks in Dharug National Park. This rough track will really get your heart racing with several steep climbs along the way. 11km walking track is an exhilarating challenge for adventure seekers.
Experienced and fit bushwalkers might be able to finish the track in four hours but if you prefer to drop the pace then it's a good idea to start 11km walking track early in the day to enjoy the scenic views and surrounding bushland.
Catch your breath on a creek bank and take advantage of birdwatching along the way as lewins honeyeaters are bound to be seen in the trees, along with gang gang cockatoos. You might also spot goannas on the track and wildflowers like waratahs, red Gymea lilies and flowering heath - are abundant in spring.

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Tips

The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you're well-prepared for your visit.
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go bird watching

Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.

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Location

Getting there

11km walking track is in the Dharug National Park. To get there:Travel along Wisemans Ferry Road to Mill Creek campground (20km from Spencer).Turn right into Mill Creek, where the track starts and ends at the picnic area. Parking Parking is available at Mill Creek picnic area.

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About the region

The Dharug National Park is a protected national park that is located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The 14,850-hectare national park is situated approximately 58 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district and 25 kilometres west of Gosford.

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