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. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
end of fitzpatrick park driveway. | Photo by admin, 2008.following the waters edge. | Photo by admin, 2008.passing a small beach. | Photo by admin, 2008.winding through the park. | Photo by admin, 2008.crossing the bridge to henry lawson drive. | Photo by admin, 2008.looking back at the bridge. | Photo by admin, 2008.view of the river. | Photo by admin, 2008.following the rocky bushtrack. | Photo by admin, 2008.winding up the ridge. | Photo by admin, 2008.winding along the rocky track. | Photo by admin, 2008.following the track through the trees. | Photo by admin, 2008.take in the surroundings. | Photo by admin, 2008.along the ridge track. | Photo by admin, 2008.coming down to the road. | Photo by admin, 2008.looking back at the bushtrack. | Photo by admin, 2008.
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.
Getting started 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.....
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Directions & comments
Start.
Find the Fitzpatrick Park at the start.
There is a toilet (about 125 m back from the start).
After 130 m to find the car park.
After another 15 m find the "Fitzpatrick Park" (15 m on your left).
Fitzpatrick Park
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.
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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.
After another 240 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Henry Lawson Drive.
After another 45 m continue straight, to head along Henry Lawson Drive.
After another 45 m (at the intersection of Ridge Track & Henry Lawson Drive) veer right, to head along Ridge Track (a walking track).
Then pass the car park (25 m on your left).
After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track.
After another 35 m come to the viewpoint (20 m on your right).
After another 180 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track.
After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track.
After another 105 m veer right, to head along Ridge Track.
After another 245 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track.
After another 345 m come to the viewpoint.
After another 460 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track.
After another 155 m veer left, to head along Ridge Track.
After another 130 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track.
After another 325 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
2.5 km
Time
1 h to 1 h 15 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
1 h to 1 h 15 min
Toilet: There is one -108 m back from the start.
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Find the Fitzpatrick Park at the start.
After 130 m to find the car park.
After another 240 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
After another 35 m come to the viewpoint (20 m on your right).
