Jerusalem Creek Walking Track is a 4km, grade 4 hike located in the Barrington Tops National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 1.5 hrs to complete.

Length: 4km

Duration: 1.5 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: Return

Start: Jerusalem Creek picnic area

End: Jerusalem Creek picnic area

Location: Barrington Tops National Park

Closest town: Chichester

New South Wales

From state capital: 234km

Longitude: 151.7269152402878

Latitude: -32.234098669327324

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Hike overview

For a revitalising walk through one of the largest sections of protected temperate and subtropical rainforest in Australia, try Jerusalem Creek trail World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops National Park, near Dungog. A medium track passing waterfalls and creeks, it's a perfect nature break and excellent for birdwatching.

From Jerusalem Creek picnic area, head downhill through subtropical rainforest of towering tallowwoods and majestic Sydney blue gums. Listen out for the piping whistle of the eastern yellow robin and the call of the wompoo fruit-dove echoing through the canopy.

At picturesque Jerusalem Creek Falls, enjoy the scenic views from the lookout before retracing your steps or walking back via the road. Round off your walk with a hearty barbecue lunch on the shady tables at the picnic area.

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Total distance: 3854 m
Max elevation: 491 m
Min elevation: 343 m
Total climbing: 200 m
Total descent: -200 m

Download file: Jerusalem Creek Walking Track.gpx

Tips

It's a good idea to put sunscreen on before you set out and remember to take a hat and plenty of water
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
Take care in the water and please supervise children at all times
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Jerusalem Creek trail can become boggy when it rains
Leeches of the wet forests are generally harmless, however during wet weather, please keep ankles and legs covered.
Toilets and picnic facilities are located at Jerusalem Creek picnic area

Trail location

Getting there

To Jerusalem Creek bottom carpark. Jerusalem Creek trail starts at Jerusalem Creek picnic area in the southern precinct of Barrington Tops National Park. On entering Barrington Tops National Park from Dungog, take Wangat Road north, which becomes Chichester Dam Road, then Wangat Trig Road, and Wangat Road again. Park entry points Jerusalem Creek bottom carpark See on map Parking Parking is available at Jerusalem Creek picnic area.

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About the region

Immerse yourself in the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Barrington Tops National Park. Easy walks, overnight hikes, great picnic, fishing and camping spots await.

The rainforests of Barrington Tops National Park are of international significance, forming part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. Carved out of ancient volcanic flows, the park rises from near sea level to over 1500m and protects one of the largest temperate rainforests in mainland Australia, along with a host of diverse habitats and wide range of birds and animals.

The park is a bushwalker’s paradise, with an excellent walking track network that includes short and easy walks to more difficult overnight hikes, with plenty of sites to set up bush camping for the evening.

For those visiting for the day, there are lots of picnic and barbecue areas to enjoy, cycling trails to be explored and views from the park’s lookouts that need to be seen to be believed. Fishing is a popular activity in the park between October and May; you might catch a rainbow or brown trout.

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