Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park

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1 hr 15 mins

2.5 km One way

112 m

Moderate track

This walk starts from the end of the Fitzpatrick Park driveway and follows the Georges River. The walk heads downstream along the waters edge, through the park and across the bridge, to the half way point at Henry Lawson Drive. From here the walk continues along a series of bush tracks, winding along the ridge, around to the Georges River National Park driveway.

crossing the bridge to henry lawson drive

Fitzpatrick Park

This large park is situated on the Georges River and has the basic facilities such as water and toilets, as well as plenty of shade from trees and a lot of open space, making it a great spot for a family outing.

(0km) End of Fitzpatrick Park drive way → Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive

320 m

5 mins

-2m Moderate track

From the end of the driveway, this walk heads through the grassy park, keeping the river on the right. There is no 'real' track as such, the walk simply follows the bank of the Georges Rivers around the park. At the end of the park, this walk crosses Yeramba Lagoon creek bridge, then turns left and heads up to the gate on Henry Lawson Drive. From the gate, the walk crosses Henry Lawson Drive to the grassy strip through the gap in the safety railing on the other side.

(0km) Int of Lagoon bushtrack and Henry Lawson Drive → Yeramba Lagoon car park

110 m

2 mins

-2m Very easy

Turn right: From the gap in the safety railing, the walk follows Henry Lawson Drive, keeping the lagoon on the left and the Georges River on the right, The walk soon arrives at the Yeramba Lagoon car park (on the left side of the road).

(0km) Yeramba Lagoon carpark → Int of Henry Lawson Drive and Ridgetop bushtrack

70 m

1 mins

0m Easy track

Continue straight: From the car park entrance, this walk follows Henry Lawson Drive up the hill (with Georges River on the right) for just over 60m until coming to a faint intersection with the Ridgetop bush track, on the righthand side of the road.

(0km) Int of Henry Lawson Drive and Ridgetop bushtrack → Int of Ridgetop service trail and loop track

270 m

7 mins

33m

0m Moderate track

Turn right: From the side of Henry Lawson Drive, this walk heads up the rocky bush track, winding past some small rock outcrops and continuing up the hill. The track continues almost to the top of the hill, where it flattens out and comes to the intersection of the unsignposted Ridgetop loop track.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading south-east through the bush, winding around for a short distance to the intersection of the Ridgetop service trail.

(1km) Int of Ridgetop service trail and loop track → Int of Ridge Track and Ridgetop service trail

140 m

2 mins

-1m Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail heading south-east through the bush (with Georges River off to the right, though not visible). The walk passes an intersection with a bush track then continues along until coming to the intersection with the Ridge Track (not signposted).

(1km) Int of Ridge Track and Ridgetop service trail → Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track

1.6 km

38 mins

68m

-104m Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading through the thick scrub, away from the service trail and towards the river. The track bends around to the left and continues along the side of the ridge until coming to the intersection of the signposted 'Cattle Duffers Flat' track on the right.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Morgans Creek' arrow along the bush track, crossing over some metal pipes and under two sets of power lines. The walk continues along the ridge for a while until it passing under a third set of power lines. The track then heads down the hill and across a small creek, to the intersection of an un-signposted bush track on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading up through the thick bush and along the side of the ridge, keeping Georges River on the right. The track heads through some really nice sandstone rock formations, with plenty of gum trees and ferns around. As the track winds around a rock ledge, it comes to signposted track on the right (which heads down to Burrawang Reach).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Morgans Creek 500m' sign as it heads along the side of the ridge, with the Georges River visible through the trees to the right. The walk winds along until it turns down the ridge and heads down to the Georges River National Park driveway.

Morgans Creek

This large, riverside area starts at the intersection of Henry Lawson Drive and The River Road, following the 'Georges River National Park' sign down the driveway, where it passes a large car park for the boat ramp and bends around to the right, continuing along the side of the river with several picnic areas and plenty of open space. There are toilets and taps at the northern end of the reserve, at the car park for the boat ramp.

Maps for the Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park walk

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These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park

Altitude analysis for Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.5 km
		Time	1 hr 15 mins
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Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

1.6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 610m is flat with no steps. The remaining (230m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

2.2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 180m follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (140m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 1.6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 840m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 1.9km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 630m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 1.9km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 610m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park walk.

Ridge Track to Burrawang Flats circuit

769 m Circuit, 30 mins

This short walk follows part of the Ridge Track through the Georges River National Park. The walk follows the first section of the Ridge track before turning down to the Burrawang Flats. From here, the walk follows the driveway and Georges River past a number of picnic areas to return to the start.

Total climbing: 37m

Moderate track

Yeramba Lagoon Loop

1.8 km Circuit, 45 mins

This pleasant loop walk circumnavigates the Yeramba Lagoon, following a series of small bush tracks that undulate along the side of the hills in the surrounding area. The Yeramba Lagoon is a great spot for bird watchers, and is a home to more than 100 species of birds.

Total climbing: 37m

Moderate track

The Ridge Track Loop

2.9 km Circuit, 1 hr 15 mins

This circuit walk follows the well signposted Ridge Track as it winds up through the bush between Henry Lawson Drive and the Georges River. The walk starts at Morgans Creek picnic area and heads back down to the river at Cattle Duffers Flats, then loops back to the start along the driveway. This wa

Total climbing: 123m

Hard track

Fitzpatrick Park to Morgans Creek via Yeramba Lagoon

4 km One way, 1 hr 45 mins

This walk starts from the end of the Fitzpatrck Park driveway and follows the Georges River through the park, where it comes to Yeramba Lagoon. From here the walk explores the lagoon, following the bush tracks around in a big loop before coming back to Henry Lawson Drive and continuing along the rid

Total climbing: 147m

Moderate track

East Hills to Padstow along the Georges River

15.8 km One way, 5 hrs 30 mins

This pleasant day walk starts from the East Hills train station and follows Henry Lawson Drive to Lambeth Reserve, at the Georges River's edge. Following the boardwalks, footpaths and bushtracks, the walk explores the edge of the river, including Yeramba Lagoon (popular amongst birdwatchers) and Sal

Total climbing: 347m

Moderate track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park walk.

Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point

1.3 km One way, 30 mins

This pleasant, wheelchair accessible walk starts from the Lambeth Reserve and follows the footpaths and boardwalks along the Georges River's edge to the tip of Picnic Point, where there are picnic areas and some food available at the boat shed.

Total climbing: 26m

Very easy

Morgans Creek to Padstow

8 km One way, 2 hrs 45 mins

This pleasant walk starts from the Morgans Creek park, at Henry Lawsons Drive, and follows the Georges River past the Boomerang Reserve, winding through the bush around Mickeys Point and under the Alfords Point bridge. The walk then continues up through Padstow Heights to the Henry Lawson Drive Brid

Total climbing: 144m

Moderate track

Alma Road to Padstow along Salt Pan Creek

2.8 km One way, 1 Hr

This short walk starts from the corner of Alma Road and Wainright Avenue and follows the footpath down to Salt Pan Creek walk. The walk then follows the creek upstream along the boardwalks and bushtracks, passing a few great picnic areas and parks to the end of Bridge Street. From here the walk fol

Total climbing: 52m

Moderate track

Padstow to the Pipe Bridge Picnic Area

4.3 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

This relaxing, return walk starts from the Padstow train station. The walk follows the streets to the end of Bridge street, then the boardwalks, footpaths and service trails along the right hand side of the creek, passing through Davies Reserve. The walk finishes at the pleasant little picnic area a

Total climbing: 62m

Very easy

Padstow to the Salt Pan Creek Picnic Area

2.6 km One way, 1 Hr

This walk starts from Pastow train station and follows the streets to the end of Bridge street before it heads down stream along the boardwalks, service trails and bushtracks that follow the creek. As the walk winds along the creek, it passes the Davies Reserve and the small picnic area under the la

Total climbing: 40m

Moderate track

Davies Reserve to the Salt Pan Creek Footbridge

1 km Return, 20 mins

This leisurely creek side walk follows the footpaths and boardwalks from Davies Reserve to the footbridge crossing Salt Pan Creek, just upstream from the railway bridge. The only facilities along this walk include seats and a toilet block at Davies Reserve. This is a nice way to explore the mangrove

Total climbing: 18m

Very easy

Davies Reserve to Henry Lawson Drive

1.2 km One way, 30 mins

This great walk starts from Davies Reserve and follows the service trails, footpaths, boardwalks and bushtracks winding downstream along the edge of Salt Pan Creek. This walk passes a few picnic areas along the way, before crossing under the Henry Lawson Drive bridge and climbing up the wooden stai

Total climbing: 19m

Moderate track

Davies Reserve to the Pipe Bridge Picnic Area

566 m Return, 15 mins

This short, leisurely, wheelchair accessible walk starts from the Davies Reserve and follows the concrete service track through the trees, keeping to the right of Salt Pan Creek until coming to the neat little picnic area at the base of the large pipe bridge.

Total climbing: 16m

Very easy

Loftus to Winifred Falls

11 km One way, 4 hrs

Following well-maintained bush tracks and service trails, this walk descends into the Royal National Park, to a spectacular set of pools and cascading falls on South Western Creek. The Royal National Park Information Centre, on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive, is approximately in the middle of this walk a

Total climbing: 400m

Hard track

Engadine to Audley

5.8 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

From Engadine Railway Station, this walk ventures into the centre of the Royal National Park, through light scrub. Highlights include Tuckawa Rill Creek, where the cascading water and small rock pools contrast beautifully with the surrounding dry bushland. On from here, there are great views of the

Total climbing: 181m

Hard track

Bungoona Path

918 m Return, 20 mins

This is a smooth and mostly flat walk with a fantastic lookout in the Royal National Park. The concrete path starts at the Area Office car park, passes a pleasant and usually quiet picnic area, then winds gently down through the bush. The path leads to the fenced Bungoona Lookout, where you can en

Total climbing: 30m

Very easy

Heathcote to Waterfall

10.1 km One way, 5 hrs

Spanning between Heathcote and Waterfall Railway Stations, this walk experiences many of the different environments that Heathcote National Park has to offer. From ridge tops to creek walking, this is a great way to enjoy a day, with a perfect spot for a break at the Heathcote Campsite. If the water

Total climbing: 481m

Hard track