Dharug National Park

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Dharug National Park Description

14,800ha.

Features of the national park (established in 1967) are sandstone cliffs rising above the windings of the Hawkesbury River, impressive waterfalls, a rich flora and fauna and numerous old Aboriginal rock drawings. Along the northern and western boundary of the park runs the Old Great North Road, the first road from Sydney to the Hunter Valley, constructed by convict labor from 1826 onwards.

From the valley of the Mill Creek there are walking trails into various side valleys. The park also offers ample scope for bush walking and bush camping.

Hobbies & Activities category: Waterfall, cascades; Hiking opportunity; Natural area; National park; South Pacific art, artifacts

Address

Dharug National Park
Gosford, NSW 2250
Australia

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?ID=N0010

Tips

Access from Gosford or the Pacific Highway: road to Central Mangrove and from there to Spencer. From Sydney via Windsor or Glenorie to Wisemans Ferry. By ferry over the river, 4.5km east of landing stage on road to Spencer.

Transit

The park cannot be reached by public transport.

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