Hominy Creek walking track
Popran National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Hominy Creek walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
5km return
Time
2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
Hominy Creek track is located within Popran National Park. To get there:
From Sydney:
- Take the F3 Sydney-Newcastle Freeway and exit at Calga onto Peats Ridge Road. After 13km turn left into Wisemans Ferry Road. After a further 8km turn left into Ironbark Road.
From Newcastle:
- Take the F3 Sydney-Newcastle Freeway and exit at Peats Ridge Road. After 10km turn right into George Downs Drive and turn left into Wisemans Ferry Road. After a further 8km turn left into Ironbark Road
Parking
Parking is available at the Ironbark picnic area.
Best times to visit
Weather conditions are usually quite moderate in Popran National Park. In summer, however, in summer the temperature can climb above 30C. With its pleasant climate and year-round beauty, any time is a good time to visit Popran National Park.
Spring
Go walking along the Emerald Pool Loop to see fantastic wildflower displays.
Summer
Enjoy a relaxing day exploring the edges of the southern section of the park by boat, canoe or kayak to discover hidden fishing spots.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
23°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
42.9°C
Winter temperature
Average
17°C and 22°C
Lowest recorded
0.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February and March
Driest month
June and July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
230.2mm
Facilities
Toilets
Drinking water
You'll need to bring drinking water as Ironbark picnic area only has tank water for washing hands
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Horses
Horse riding and mountain biking is not allowed on this track – try 248 trail or Mount Olive trail for these activities.
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.
Park info
- in Popran National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Popran National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.