A short but very steep walk down to a beautiful spot beside Popran Creek. The picturesque area around the creek crossing is great to explore with rainforest covered tributaries adding to the scenery.
Download maps and tracknotes for Popran Creek from Peats Ridge Rd hiking track from wildwalks.com.
Grade 4 (Hard) -
Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the
AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.
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About the region
Popran National Park on the NSW central coast protects Aboriginal sites and offers great walking, kayaking, mountain biking, horse riding and fishing.
Take a step back in time and visit the incredible Popran National Park. From hiking to mountain biking, and horse riding to fishing, there's plenty to do in this iconic Australian setting.
Boasting 4km of Hawkesbury river foreshore, you can paddle through the mangroves, enjoy a spot of fishing and smell the coastal banksia. The park is steeped in Aboriginal heritage so you can't help but get in touch with the history of the land.
Popran National Park, on the Central Coast, is just an hour and a half north of Sydney, so it makes for an excellent daytrip or weekend getaway.
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Closest towns to this walk: East Gosford, Glenworth Valley, Gosford, Kariong, North Gosford, Pearce's Creek, Pearl Beach, Phegans Bay, Somersby, Umina Beach, Woy Woy
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