Wolli Creek walking track
Wolli Creek Regional Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Wolli Creek walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
2km one-way
Time
20 - 30min
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The track is 0.5m-1m-wide and mostly hard-packed ground. it can be very rocky and uneven in parts.
There are points where the track surface changes to bitumen as it crosses a road and footpath, and grass as it passes Turrella Reserve.
Steps
Occasional steps:
- There's 1 steel step with a handrail near the Girrawheen picnic area end of the walk
- There are 8 rock steps without handrails as the walk approaches Jackson Place
Other barriers
Pinch points: There are points where the track narrows significantly due to rocks.
Other barriers: The track crosses Harthill-Law Avenue, which is a main road that can be difficult to cross at times.
Getting there and parking
You can start the Wolli Creek walking track at Girrahween picnic area or from Turrella Reserve.
- From Turrella, take Hannam Street, Loftus Street or Reede Street towards the train line and cross the foot bridge to Turella Reserve.
- From Bardwell Park, travel north along Hartill-Law Avenue and turn right onto Fauna Street. Look for the path to Girrahween at the end of the road.
- From Earlwood, take Hocking Avenue off Homer Street and then take the first left onto Banks Road. After about 300m turn right on Arncliffe Road and then take the pathway to Turrella Reserve.
Parking
Parking is available at Bray Ave, Fauna Street, Arncliffe Road and Henderson Street.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Wolli Creek Regional Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The sunny, mild days of autumn are perfect for a walk or the kids to play in the playground.
Spring
Enjoy the wildflowers along the walking track and bring your binoculars for birdwatching.
Summer
Take time out for a family picnic under the shady trees.
Winter
The wildflowers begin to emerge in late winter. Make the most of a sunny day and come and see nature bursting into life.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
43.4°C
Winter temperature
Average
8°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
–0.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
216.2mm
Facilities
Seats and resting points
There are 2 bench seats with backrests near Girrahween picnic area. There are also 2 bench seats with backrests at Turella playground, midway through the walk.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Wolli Creek walking track is a 0.5m-1m wide track that's mainly hard-packed ground with some sections of grass and bitumen.
There are areas where assistance may be required:
- The track can be very rocky and uneven
- There are points where the walk narrows significantly due to rocks.
- There's 1 steel step with a handrail near Girrawheen picnic area and 8 rock steps without handrails as the walk approaches Jackson Place.
- The track crosses Harthill-Law Avenue, which is a main road that can be difficult to cross at times.
There are 2 bench seats with backrests near Girrahween picnic area at the start of the walk and 2 bench seats with backrests at Turrella playground, midway through the walk.
Permitted
Pets
You can walk your dog on-lead at this location. See other regional parks in NSW that have dog walking areas.
Dogs are permitted in this part of the park – you will need to keep them on a leash at all times and remember to pick up after them.
Prohibited
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Nielsen Park office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- 02 9337 5511
- npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Greycliffe House, Nielsen Park, 6 Steele Point Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030
Park info
- in Wolli Creek Regional Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Wolli Creek Regional Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger