Waterfall to Heathcote (10.8km), Heathcote National Park, New South Wales

Waterfall to Heathcote is a 10.8km, grade 4 hike located in the Heathcote National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 5 hrs to complete.

Length: 10.8km

Duration: 5 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: One way

Start: 2 Kooraban St

End: 1330 Princes Hwy

Location: Heathcote National Park

Closest town: Waterfall

New South Wales

From state capital: 44.9km

Longitude: 150.9946115

Latitude: -34.13521538

Hike summary

This walk explores the heart of Heathcote National Park and is easily accessed with a train station at either end. Although relatively close to the start of the walk Kingfisher Pool next to Heathcote Creek is a great spot to break and enjoy the park. Mirang Pool at the northern end also offers an opportunity to cool down before the last walk up the hill.

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Visit Heathcote National Park at Waterfall, Sydney for self-sufficient bushwalking or camping. The park is easily accessed from Sydney CBD and Royal National Park, making for a great daytrip. The park consists of 2,679 hectares of woodland, predominantly dry schlerophyll forest on the ridges and low heath in the wetter areas. The Hawkesbury sandstone has been carved up by various watercourses like Heathcote Creek, Kingfisher Creek and Myuna Creek, creating deep valleys. The Hawkesbury sandstone has created a sandy, infertile soil that is typical of the Sydney region.

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