Best trails in Popran National Park

A lovely family friendly trail through Popran National Park, located in the Central Coast Region of New South Wales - not too far west from Gosford. This looped route begins and ends from Ironbark Road, where limited roadside parking is available Enjoy making your way along to the top of Mount Olive (309m). From here you'll follow the ridgeline and make a descent down to Hominy Creek, where you'll find Emerald Pool. From the pool, make your way along the Hominy Creek Track, steadily...

This is a great hike through Popran National Park, located not too far from Gosford, in the Central Coast Region of New South Wales. Start and finish at the Glenworth Valley Camping Grounds. The climb up Mount Olive is a tough single track, but once up on the ridge lines you'll find a good fire trail and wide walking tracks around the loop to Emerald Pond. Don't forget your swimmers to enjoy a refreshing swim in the beautiful pools!

An enjoyable trail through Popran National Park in the Central Coast Region of New South Wales, located not too far west from Gosford. This out and back trail begins from Ironbark road, where limited roadside parking is available. Enjoy making your way all along Mount Olive Trail and then Hominy Creek Trail, which will lead you to the destination - Emerald Point.

A challenging walk found in a lesser explored portion of the Popran National Park out to Big Jim's Point. This is a great day walk that is found just off the Pacific Highway. This area gives some fantastic views of the mighty Hawkesbury River. This walk can take the better part of a day so make sure to bring plenty of water with you.

The route follows the 248 Firetrail through pristine bushland out to an open area of flat rock overlooking Mangrove Creek and views to the west towards Wisemans Ferry and the Blue Mountains. This walk starts at one of the parking areas on Ironbark Road, there is one closer to the gate if you have a 4WD and want to do a slightly shorter route. It shares the trailhead with several longer walks in the park that go to the Emerald Pool and Olive Mountain.

The route starts along the Ironbark Road through pristine bushland up to Ironbark Rd Picnic area which has picnic tables and a pit toilet. From there it passes by a gate where you will see signs to Mt Olive and the 248 Trail, take the Mount Olive trail and it is then a short distance to the lookout which has views across the surrounding national park. This walk starts at one of the parking areas on Ironbark Road, there is one closer to the gate if you have a 4WD and want to do a slightly...

A short adventurous trail through the Popran National Park in Glenworth Valley, located in the Central Coast Region of New South Wales. The trail begins from the Ironbark Picnic Area and takes you out to the Waterbird Cave and back again. The trail itself is not well defined and requires some rock scrambling and bush bashing to reach the cave. A good idea to download the map for this one and keep a close eye on it. There is some amazing rock art in the cave to admire and pay respects.

This trail provides one of the best opportunities to appreciate expansive views over Glenworth Valley and Popran National Park. The route heads up Ironbark Road, nearing the peak of Mount Olive where there's an optional side route to the peak of the mountain if you wish to add some more fantastic views and scenery to your tick list, before then returning via Mail-Man Walking Track, a section of off-trail bush-bashing, and then onto Ironbark Trail where you will eventually join back onto the...

Explore the classic Hawkesbury sandstone bushland on this loop walk through a section of Popran National Park, located near Calga. The route follows forest tracks beneath a canopy of scribbly gums, bloodwoods, and angophoras, with an understorey often featuring banksias, grass trees, and various heath plants, especially vibrant with wildflowers in spring. Be prepared for walking on natural surfaces along forest management tracks.

This route explores the rugged Hawkesbury sandstone country within Popran National Park. This trail travels towards a memorial lookout dedicated to HMAS Parramatta II. While the initial views over the Hawkesbury River are impressive, be prepared for a challenging bush outing at some points. The track can be indistinct and very overgrown, requiring significant navigational skills and confidence in off-track walking. Expect sections that involve pushing through dense scrub and negotiating...