Jerusalem Creek walk (10.3km), Bundjalung National Park, New South Wales

Jerusalem Creek walk is a 10.3km, grade 3 hike located in the Bundjalung National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 3.5 hrs to complete.

Length: 10.3km

Duration: 3.5 hrs

Grade: 3

Style: Circuit

Start: Jerusalem Creek Track

End: Jerusalem Creek Track

Location: Bundjalung National Park

Closest town: Esk

New South Wales

From state capital: 715km

Longitude: 153.3762511

Latitude: -29.23573662

Hike summary

Jerusalem Creek walk traces the water's journey to its connection with the sea. This is an important wetland area for many shorebirds, which roost and nest along the creek banks. Watch out for the pied oystercatcher and beach stone-curlew.
The full circuit is nearly 10.3km, so it makes a nice day walk, but if you're feeling like a shorter hike, you can take the easier option of starting and finishing from Black Rocks campground.
Make sure you take a picnic or barbecue hamper to enjoy a feast at Booroora picnic area when you've finished the walk. Bring the canoe for a paddle along Jerusalem Creek paddle route or pack the tent and stay overnight at Black Rocks campground.

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Tips

There are barbecue and picnic facilities at Black Rocks campground and Booroora picnic area

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

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Location

Getting there

Jerusalem Creek walk is in the Black Rocks precinct of Bundjalung National Park. To get there:Take The Gap Road from Pacific HighwayIt's about 20km from the highway, including 12km of unsealed road. Parking Parking is available at Black Rocks campground and Booroora picnic area.

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Weather

About the region

Bundjalung National Park in the North Coast region
Bundjalung National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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