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Old Great North Road bike ride

Dharug National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Old Great North Road bike ride.

Getting there and parking

The trailhead for the Old Great North Road is about 500m to the west of the Wisemans Ferry crossing, on the north side of the Hawkesbury river in Dharug National Park. You can park on the southern side and take the ferry across.

Parking

Parking is available for the Old Great North Road bike ride on the southern side of the Hawkesbury river at Wisemans Ferry.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Dharug National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

The water has warmed up nicely by late summer so autumn is great for kayaking and canoeing along the Hawkesbury river.

Spring

The spring months are perfect for enjoying more strenuous activities in the park, like the longer walks and mountain bike riding. It's also the perfect time to see wildflowers.

Winter

The park is still stunning in winter and walking on sunny days is very pleasant. It can be cold at night so bring warm gear if you're camping.

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Safety messages

Take plenty of drinking water with you as water is scarce. Water taken from tanks must be boiled or treated before drinking.

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Cycling safety

Hundreds of cyclists head to our national parks for fun and adventure. If you're riding your bike through a national park, read these mountain biking and cycling safety tips.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by

Bulga office
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm.
02 6574 5555
npws.wollemiyengo@environment.nsw.gov.au
2156 Putty Road, Bulga NSW 2330

Park info

in Dharug National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Dharug National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.