Dharug National Park
A view from the Eastern Commission Track
General info
Dharug NP is on the northern side of the Hawkesbury River, near Wisemans Ferry.
The best known feature of the park is an impressive convict-built section of
the Old Great North Road at Devines Hill. Stonework can also be seen several
kilometres east at Finch's Ascent.
The park also has walking trails and a camping area at Mill Creek. There is
another camping area at Ten Mile Hollow, but this is only accessible by
walking.
There are also two powerline access tracks in the park which can be followed by
foot or on mountain bike. These are the Western Commission (or WBD) Track near
Roses Creek and the Eastern Commission Track near Gunderman. Both are locked
to motor vehicles.
Clares Bridge is one of the oldest bridges on the Australian mainland
Some walks
| Walk | Duration* | Circuit** | Access
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| Old Great North Road (Devines Hill) | 1 hour | No | Wisemans Ferry Rd
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| Devines Hill to Finch's ascent | 4 hours | Yes | Wisemans Ferry Rd
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| Shepherds Gully | 1-2 hours | No | Settlers Rd
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| Grass tree circuit | 1 hour | Yes | Wisemans Ferry Rd
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| Mill Creek circuit | 4-5 hours | Yes | Wisemans Ferry Rd
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| Western Commission (WBD) track to Old Great North Rd | 2.5 hours (one way) | No | Wisemans Ferry Rd
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| Eastern Commission track (east of Gunderman) to trig station | 2.5 hours (one way) | No | Wisemans Ferry Rd
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* = Durations are approximate only and assume a reasonable level of fitness.
Unless otherwise stated, all times include the return walk.
** = A circuit is where the outward and return legs of the walk follow different routes.
Aboriginal tool sharpening grooves.
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