Shepherds Gully circuit
Yengo National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Shepherds Gully circuit.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
3.1km loop
Time
1 - 2hrs
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
Shepherds Gully circuit is in the Lower Macdonald area of Yengo National Park. To get there:
From St Albans:
- Follow Settlers Road for 12km south toward Wisemans Ferry.
- The parking area for Shepherds Gully circuit is on your left.
From Spencer:
- Follow Wisemans Ferry Road for 26km, past the ferry, and continue on Settlers Road for 8.7km.
- The parking area for Shepherds Gully circuit is on your right.
From Wisemans Ferry:
- Catch the ferry across the Hawkesbury River (operates 24/7 free of charge).
- Turn left off the ferry.
- Follow Wisemans Ferry Road for 500m, then continue on Settlers Road for 8.7km.
- The parking area for Shepherds Gully circuit is on your right.
Road quality
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- No vehicle access
Parking
Limited parking is available at the bottom of Shepherds Gully Road.
By bike
Bike access is available, but mountain bikes are only allowed on the Shepherds Gully Road section of the walk and not Sternbecks Line.
Facilities
- There are no bins so you’ll need to take all rubbish away with you.
- There are no toilets. The nearest public toilets are available at Wisemans Ferry.
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Permitted
Cycling
Cycling and mountain biking is permitted on the Shepherds Gully Road section of the walk only. Cycling is not allowed on Sternbecks Line.
Prohibited
Motorbikes, trail bikes and off-road vehicles are not permitted on this trail.
Fishing
Gathering firewood
Horses
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 Yengo National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and North Coast regions
Yengo National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
The Big Yango precinct of the park is within locked gates and requires a permit to enter.