This circuit walk starts from the Euroka Clearing and follows a track beside Euroka Creek then fairly steeply to the Nepean River. The river is a great spot to enjoy the sandy bank, large surrounding hills and the passing boats. The walk returns along Bennetts Ridge trail. The wildfowers in spring add a whole new dimension to this walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharug & Gundungurra people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Darug campsite car park. | Photo by admin, 2009.Darug campsite. | Photo by admin, 2009.Fire place and toilet at Darug campsite. | Photo by admin, 2009.Quack. | Photo by admin, 2009.Please use walkway. | Photo by admin, 2009.Bridge below Darug campsite. | Photo by admin, 2009.Nepean River track sign near Darug campsite. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track through clearing below Euroka day use area. | Photo by admin, 2009.Nepean River track next to Euroka Creek. | Photo by admin, 2009.Large Gum. | Photo by admin, 2009.Small timber bridges makes walking a bit easier. | Photo by admin, 2009.Nepean River track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Walking track high above Euroka Creek. | Photo by admin, 2009.Between a rock and a .... | Photo by admin, 2009.View to Nepean River. | Photo by admin, 2009.Int of Nepean River and Euroka Creek tracks. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track leading down to the Nepean River. | Photo by admin, 2009.Native Pea flower. | Photo by admin, 2009.Dianella Flower. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track above Nepean River. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track Switchback at rocky outcrop. | Photo by admin, 2009.Weedy section of track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Gully leading to Nepean River. | Photo by admin, 2009.Nepean River up stream. | Photo by admin, 2009.Across the Nepean past the mouth of Euroka Creek. | Photo by admin, 2009.Beach on the bank of the Nepean River. | Photo by admin, 2009.Boat passing on the Nepean River. | Photo by admin, 2009.Walking towards Bennetts Ridge track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Grass trees. | Photo by admin, 2009.Sign as track bends. | Photo by admin, 2009.Steps on the hill. | Photo by admin, 2009.Small clearing. | Photo by admin, 2009.Int of Nepean River track and Bennetts Ridge trail. | Photo by admin, 2009.Bennetts Ridge trail. | Photo by admin, 2009.Near Bennetts Ridge campsite. | Photo by admin, 2009.Gate and car park from Bennetts Ridge trail. | Photo by admin, 2009.Bennetts Ridge campsite toilet. | Photo by admin, 2009.Walking across Bennetts Ridge day use area. | Photo by admin, 2009.looking across Bennetts Ridge day use area. | Photo by admin, 2009.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions
From Western Motorway, M4
Turn on to Ross Street then drive for 275 m
Turn right onto Euroka Road and drive for another 2.5 km
Turn left onto The Oaks Trail and drive for another 1.5 km
Turn left onto Euroka Road and drive for another 1.6 km
Turn slight left and drive for another 6 m
Turn left onto Daruk Access Road and drive for another 150 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the Darug campsite car park, this walk heads around the gate and through the campsite. Tending to the right, this walk follows the fence line past the 'please use walkway' sign, down the wide trail and across the metal bridge. On the other side of the bridge, the walk comes to an intersection in a grassing clearing.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 15 m (at the intersection of Daruk Access Road & Euroka Walking Track) continue straight (a walking track).
After another 125 m come to the "Darug Camp Area" (6 m on your right).
After another 30 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
Then cross the ford.
Continue straight.
After another 85 m continue straight.
After another 700 m veer left.
After another 345 m find the "Junction of Nepean River and Euroka Creek" (on your right).
Junction of Nepean River and Euroka Creek
Junction of Nepean River and Euroka Creek
At the bottom of the Euroka-Nepean River Track there is a small clearing on the bank of the Nepean River. The eroded clearing is just a few meters south of where the Euroka Creek drains into the Nepean. This is a great spot to enjoy the river and watch the boats go by. Some people use this spot to access the Nepean for a swim, although care would be needed.
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At the bottom of the Euroka-Nepean River Track there is a small clearing on the bank of the Nepean River. The eroded clearing is just a few meters south of where the Euroka Creek drains into the Nepean. This is a great spot to enjoy the river and watch the boats go by. Some people use this spot to access the Nepean for a swim, although care would be needed.
After another 195 m turn sharp left.
After another 230 m turn right, to head along Bennetts Ridge Trail.
After another 650 m head through/around the gate.
After another 30 m come to the "Bennetts Ridge Campsite" (85 m on your left).
After another 115 m (at the intersection of Euroka Walking Track & Daruk Access Road) continue straight, to head along Daruk Access Road (a vehicle track).
After another 15 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Euroka Nepean River Circuit
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
2.7 km
Time
1 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Very steep (4/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Some facilities on route
Camp site: There are 2 on route, on average they are 900 m apart with the largest gap of 2.2 km.
Bushwalk
1 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min
Camp site: There are 2 on route, on average they are 900 m apart with the largest gap of 2.2 km.
Toilet: There is one 175 m from the start.
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Then cross the ford.
After another 345 m find the "Junction of Nepean River and Euroka Creek" (on your right).
After another 650 m head through/around the gate.
After another 15 m come to the end.