Grass Tree circuit

Where

Dharug National Park in Sydney and surrounds

Distance

1.6km loop

Time suggested

30min - 1hr

Grade

Grade 3

Opening times

Grass Tree circuit is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

What to
bring

Hat, sunscreen

Please note

• The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you’re well-prepared for your visit.
• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to bird watch

Pack a picnic and get the family together for a great day out exploring Dharug National Park along Grass Tree circuit. This easy, undulating walking track starts near Mill Creek picnic area and meanders through rainforest and grass tree forest. It’s a family-friendly bushwalking option near the Hawkesbury.

Look up into the trees for cackling kookaburras, tiny fairy wrens and honeyeaters. This is also home to the shy lyrebird, although you’ll have to be quiet or you’ll scare them into the undergrowth. There’s also a chance you’ll see a goanna or two, sunning themselves on nearby rocks.

If you’ve worked up an appetite, there are plenty of spots to spread out a blanket, spark up the barbecue or enjoy a leisurely picnic.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info